SmartPak has taken another step in the effort to keep horses healthy with the launch of SmartGut® Ultra, a breakthrough gastric health formula that is clinically proven to work.
Maintaining horse gastric health
During a research study conducted at Louisiana State University, SmartGut® Ultra helped maintain stomach health in horses under stress, as well as horses that had been treated for gastric lesions.
During a research study conducted at Louisiana State University, SmartGut® Ultra helped maintain stomach health in horses under stress, as well as horses that had been treated for gastric lesions. This enhanced formula provides all the ingredients of original SmartGut®, plus GastrAvert™, a proprietary blend of sea buckthorn, glutamine, aloe vera, pectin, and lecithin.
SmartGut® Ultra is a powerful new tool for supporting horses at risk of gastric problems due to stress from training, competing, traveling and living in a stall, as well as those with a history of gastric problems.
Stomach ulcers are surprisingly common, affecting 60% of show horses. Ulcers occur primarily in the non-glandular portion of the stomach due to its lack of protection against the erosive effects of gastric acids. Horses with stomach ulcers can show a variety of signs, from poor performance to decreased appetite and may even experience colic. Perhaps even more alarming, some horses with ulcers will show no symptoms at all.
The SmartGut® Ultra research study was conducted by Dr. Frank Andrews, Director of the Equine Health Studies Program at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Based on the outcome of the study Dr. Andrews, an investigator in the clinical testing of GastroGard®, says "If your horse has ulcers, you need to treat with GastroGard. Then I recommend using SmartGut Ultra to maintain stomach health." Dr. Andrews continues, “If your horse is under stress, I recommend feeding SmartGut Ultra to help reduce your horse's risk of developing ulcers."
SmartPak’s CEO, Paal Gisholt, commented “We are proud to be contributing to the growing body of research that shows how judicious use of supplements can help our horses to cope with the stresses of the modern equine lifestyle.”
Learn more about SmartGut® Ultra and other SmartPak products .
To view the research study conducted by Dr. Andrews and his team at Louisiana State University
About SmartPak
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak supplement feeding system.
The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness. With the success of this simple and convenient feeding system, SmartPak has continued to expand its offering of quality products, including its own line of more than 60 supplement formulas called SmartSupplements, and a wide variety of tack, equipment, and supplies.
The company has grown rapidly each year and is now the largest retailer of equestrian products in the United States. SmartPak’s success has been powered by a passion for delivering an unbeatable customer experience, and the company has been recognized with a Bizrate Circle of Excellence Platinum award as well as an “Excellent” rating from STELLAService. An eight-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, SmartPak is the only equine company ever named to the Inc. 500 list.