It was the one year anniversary of Long Meadow Farm where I board, and Erika (the only other boarder) and I were stumped about what to get Heidi (the barn owner) as a gift. She has two fabulous horses, a tack room of exquisite equipment and the most beautiful barn ever built. It was Erika [...]
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Leader and the Scary Red Round Thing
Posted on January 20th, 2010 by Dr. Lydia Gray in Stories & Adventures
Jack’s Success Story
Posted on January 20th, 2010 by Jennifer Robbins in Stories & Adventures
My Black Labrador Retriever Jack was a rare find. He was the runt of the litter. He came to me perfectly healthy and filled the missing spot in my heart for my last lab. I’d bring him everywhere with me (the barn, the beach, camping). He loved life so much. What was a little peculiar [...]
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Never Say Never – Hard Work Does Pay Off!
Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Sara Florin in Stories & Adventures
I never thought I’d be a successful eventer. A year ago, my horse looked like a giraffe in the dressage ring, wouldn’t put his feet in water, and took off at a full gallop as soon as I shortened my reins to jump.
My horse’s name is Carpe Diem — Diem for short. It means “Seize [...]
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Getting Out and About With Your Dog
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by Lauren Upton in Stories & Adventures
My spaniel is a rough and tumble kind of guy. Throw a ball in the yard, find him a muddy puddle, take him to agility class or a jaunt to the beach – and he’s pretty much a happy camper for the rest of the day. But let’s face it, not all dogs (or people for [...]
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Vacationing in “The Nature”
Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Lauren Upton in Stories & Adventures
by Lauren, Web Designer
Dogs on vacation? Sure, images of basset hounds basking in the ocean sun and poodles primping themselves in salons come to mind – but vacationing with pets is an increasingly popular reality with today’s animal enthused families. According to a 2002 Travel Industry of America survey, 14% of all US [...]
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A Tale of Two Snow Dogs
Posted on March 25th, 2009 by Lauren Upton in Stories & Adventures
by Lauren, Web Designer
Having trekked 750 miles from my home state of North Carolina, to “America’s Hometown” in Plymouth, MA – one could say that my living situation has changed. For one, there are considerably more pilgrims here than I have previously experienced in life. Another change has been the weather. I [...]
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Will, The Little Miracle
Posted on September 19th, 2008 by Bill Mullin in Stories & Adventures
By Bill Mullin, Warehouse Operator
Some of you may remember Oct. 28, 2007 as the day that the Red Sox won their second world series in four years – but, for my family we know of another miracle too! Our grandson, Will came into this world – four months early, that’s right… four months! Had [...]
Smartie’s View
Posted on February 1st, 2008 by Jennifer Bagley in Stories & Adventures
SmartPak’s Retail Store from the pony perspective
By Smartie, the SmartPak Shetland Mascot
When you’re only 7.1 hands high, you see things most people miss. My name is Smartie – I’m the pinto Shetland pony standing guard at the entrance of the SmartPak Retail Store in Natick, MA. I’ve had my share of hugs and kisses [...]
Ditching D.C. to Work for a Great Company
Posted on September 17th, 2007 by Donnie Steele in Introductions, Stories & Adventures
SmartPak Welcomes Donnie – Senior Web Designer
For the past decade, I’ve been helping to build the interactive brands and campaigns for the Discovery Channel, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PBS, XM Satellite Radio, A&E, HGTV, The Food Network, Fine Living, Great American Country TV, TV Guide, the U.S. Army and NASA (Check them all out). [...]
Something We Can All Relate To…
Posted on September 10th, 2007 by Kerri Vuolo in Stories & Adventures
By: Kerri – Sales Team
If there’s one thing I think we’ve all experienced at some point or another, it’s how expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating injuries to our equine partners can be! So that’s why I’ve decided to share my recent “sinus saga” with you all.
A little background: my name is Kerri, and I’ve been with [...]
