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Customer Reviews for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)

Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)

Vitamin B1 plays a crucial role in the proper transmission of nerve impulses, allowing horses to feel more focused and at ease.?Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak provide 1,000 mg of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), and your horse is sure to love the taste!?
Average Customer Rating:
4.506 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(79 Reviews) 67
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Rating breakdown 79 reviews
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Star
1
74 of 79(94%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Review 1 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Works well

May 15, 2013
Bytommyhonda
fromri
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My mare is a very picky eater ! I usually have to slowly introduce any new supplement but with this product, she was very willing to eat it at full amount"
Review 2 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

B1 helped young horse with focus

March 14, 2013
Bytrailhound
fromWestern North Carolina
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I got this for a big baby of about 1100 lbs that has horsey adhd. He does much better on the pellets. I can see a change. He also looks great. He has been on them for a month and I will be ordering more."
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Review 3 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love these pellets!

February 14, 2013
ByParadiseAcres
fromOrland, CA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I use these pellets for my 28 year old mare who has a pretty bad case of Stringhalt. She is a VERY picky eater, but she loves these pellets and will even eat them straight out of my hand. Her Stringhalt completely disappears while she is on the B1 pellets so these will be a constant staple in her diet from now on."
Review 4 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Calming Supplement for the Price

February 11, 2013
ByAOwner
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I now have both of my horses on this supplement and have seen tremendous results!
One is a warmblood who was very spooky and wary when I bought him; I had him on SmartCalm Ultra for years (which is also highly effective!). On a whim I switched him to this B1 supplement to see if there would be a difference and he is still as calm and mellow as he was on the other product.
Other horse is a TB mare that I never put on a calming supplement prior; after seeing how effective it was for my WB I figured it wouldn't hurt to help alleviate her "marish" qualities and I've seen a huge change in her demeanor as well.
For the price, you can't beat this supplement!"
Review 5 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good stuff!

February 4, 2013
Bypoohsie
fromChesapeake, Virginia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Rated
"With so many things going on around our pasture lately, Vitamin B1 by SmartPak was just the right choice to take the edge off nervesness."
Review 6 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Does feel less irritable

January 14, 2013
ByRalphie
fromWestern Mass.
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I tried this because it said it would work for irritability. I am using it in conjuction with an ulcer product (G.U.T), and my horses attitude has improved. He really does seem happier. And we are having excellant training sessions. He is focused and accepting of cues. He eats the pellets easily and the cost is very reasonable."
Review 7 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Takes the Edge Off

December 17, 2012
ByMelissa123
fromDallas, TX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"Started this on my very silly TB gelding a little less than a month ago. I wanted something to take the edge off of his spookiness that wouldn't cost too much. So far so good, he still is spooky however when I ride him he seems more focused on me, and not whats going around him. It takes the edge off, but it's not a solve-all. Will still try it for a few months because of the price and see if anything changes. I am happy with this product, and it did exactly what I was expecting."
Review 8 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

He wouldn't touch them

November 8, 2012
ByDeeZee1
fromReno, NV
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Palatability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
"I was hoping for some cost savings but it didn't work out. They smell like vitamins. He literally picked out every other pellet from his grain and other supplements and left these in the bottom of his tub! Cant comment on effectiveness since he wouldn't eat them! Back to Smartcalm"
Review 9 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

ineffective for My Mare

October 23, 2012
ByBamaScoutIvy
fromCincinnati, OH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I tried this as a starting point for my anxious OTTB mare with no success. I ultimately went to SmartCalm Ultra and had success. The pellets were easy to feed and horse ate them readily, however they were not effective for my mare."
Review 10 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Working too well

October 18, 2012
ByVaquera
fromAlabama
Expertise:Novice
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Product worked really well for my trepid friend; unfortunately too well. He probably could have used something else, so he didn't remain on this suppliment."
Review 11 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Addition

September 18, 2012
Byhv2equine
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
"B - 1 great addition to the Quiessence that I have my sensitive Arab on. His temperament has really rounded out since the addition of the B-1. He is recovering from Lyme and has had a very bad time. But beginning to get back to work and enjoying it."
Review 12 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great For The Price!

September 15, 2012
BySierraandmercy
fromTexas
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this for my filly and it worked great! She is high strung and this really calmed her down! Great purchase!"
Review 13 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Seems to work

September 8, 2012
ByZdressage
fromNH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"I put my active young horse on this after she moved from large turnout to a training farm. After a good week on it she stopped walking the fence line, and even began taking naps in the sun. Didn't solve all the issues, but I think it helps."
Review 14 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Shes finally relaxing.

August 20, 2012
BySCQH
fromN Ft Myers, FL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have a yearling foundation QH filly that I bred and have had since birth, both her sire and dam are the laid back we've got this under control types of horses. Out of all our foals this one seemed to pick up her ancestors (Joe Hancock and Two Eyed Jack) attitude. I wouldn't call her mean, and shes not particularly nervous, but she would have these lovely little mood swings of not wanting to be handled or even cooperate at times and as shes grown its become more hazardous. I gave this a try because, hey, you just never know. She has only been on it for about 3 weeks so far but I can already see her mellowing out and less grouchy. She still has her moments but nothing like before when putting on a blanket could result in an attempting chunk of flesh being rendered off or grooming could result in a cow kick out of no where. This is definitely something I will be keeping her on."
Review 15 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Pickiest eater approved!

July 1, 2012
ByAW1360
fromHouston, TX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I am using this for my OTTB. He's not a nervous horse in general, but he does tend to get easily stressed and distracted. I decided to put him on this as a way to help him when stressful situations come along, and it seems to be working great. It hasn't affected his energy or his overall temperament, but seems to take the stress out of everyday changes. The most amazing thing was that he ate it out of my hand like a treat and bobbed his head around in approval. He won't even eat apples, sugar cubes, or most horse cookies."
Review 16 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Helps us focus

June 26, 2012
ByJacie
fromFayetteville, NC USA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have a very spooky Lusitano gelding. When he was 5 years old he could not focus for training. An old race horse trainer observing us suggested I try Vitamin B1. It worked. When I run out of B1 I can tell in a week that he is not focusing. Mr. Picky-Mouth eats Smartpak B1 without any problem. A very valuable training aid."
Review 17 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Combined with SmartCalm

April 12, 2012
ByIbby
fromWallingford, CT
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I combine these B1 pellets with my mare's daily dose of SmartCalm, just as an extra kick to her supplements. Not sure if it's working better than use by itself or use of SmartCalm alone, but the combination has certainly worked to take the edge off of her neuroses while riding. Can't beat the price, either."
Review 18 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Big Help

April 5, 2012
ByORrider
fromOregon
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have used this to help my anxious rescue TB mare. Good results for the money!"
Review 19 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Investment

March 27, 2012
Bydma234
fromPalmyra, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I purchased this product after doing some research into what can cause some horses to be extra sensitive to their enivronment. I have an off the track throughbred who is a worrier and was trying to find something to help level him out. After being on this product for just over 2 weeks I saw a marked difference in him. Our rides have become so much more productive and he seems to be a happier horse all around. I would 100% recommend this product to those riders who also have "worriers"."
Review 20 for Vitamin B1 Pellets by SmartPak (formerly SmartB1® Pellets)
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

didn't work

March 22, 2012
ByFern
fromUpstate, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have had my horse on calming products before and wanted to try a cheaper calming supplement. It just didn't work as well as other products. So back to the "Calm and Cool".
Wish you guys carried Calm and Cool in pellets for Smartpaks."
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