
A Matter of Respect Part 3: A Change in Focus
Part of being an ethical professional is respecting your horses and your sport. By Jennifer Paulson When did your passion…
Multiple Personalities of the Non Pro Part 4: Poor-Loser Larry
How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
Timeliness Matters
In all things involving your business, being punctual can make or break your operation. This is especially true when it…
When the Horse Doesn’t Work Part 2: Assess Risk Tolerance and Acknowledge Your Responsibility
Maintain your relationship with your customer, even when their investment turns out differently than expected. By Jennifer Paulson Helping your…
Creating Culture Part 6: Win-Win for All
The culture of your business has nothing to do with museums or world travel. It’s all about how you treat…
Instagram Basics
Inspire customers online to encourage them to put horses in training with you. Here are six tips to maximizing Instagram…
Multiple Personalities of the Non Pro Part 3: Micromanaging Mary
How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
The Social Cowboy Part 1: Raking in the Likes
Leverage major events and hot topics to your advantage on social media. By Kristin Pitzer On August 17, 2019, fans…2023 Youth Coach of the Year: Shane Kelly
Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
The Art of Reinvention Part 4: Closing Sage Advice
Sometimes life requires you to pivot your career. Here are three NRHA Professionals who’ve done it with great success. By…
Build Your Community
Your barn is a community. Engaging your customers will help it grow. By Jennifer Paulson You have a barn full…
No Place Like Home Part 3: Light Up Their World
Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
A Matter of Respect Part 2: A Commitment to Horsemanship
Part of being an ethical professional is respecting your horses and your sport. By Jennifer Paulson When did your passion…
Broadening Horizons: Gil Friedman
Working abroad can have a big impact on your business. By Abigail Boatwright As an up-and-coming trainer, so much value…
6 Can’t-Skip Social Media Tips
Remember these easy hints for better traction on social media. By Jennifer Paulson Advice for social media is pretty easy…
Add Power to Your Efforts With Your Website
Social media might be most top-of-mind, but your website is where the work really gets done. By Jennifer Paulson We…
The Spin on Sponsorships Part 1: Types of Sponsorships
Help your affiliate find sponsorships for shows, clinics, and other events with these tips. By Katie Navarra Sponsorships are vital…
Working Students: What Do They Do?
You have a student intern. Now what do you do? By Katie Navarra Working students at stables are a lot…
Curb Appeal Matters Part 3: Function Over Form
By keeping their properties in the best shape possible, NRHA Professionals can make good first impressions on clients and preserve…
Mentoring and Collaboration
When we help each other, we all succeed and improve our industry. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer Paulson Mentorship and…
Prioritize Your Mental Health Part 4: Common Signs of Mental Health Concerns
Your own health can find itself at the bottom of your to-do list, but for a successful business and a…
All Eyes on You
…Or at least your social media. By Jennifer Paulson Your social media posting game is strong. You’ve figured out a…
2023 Horseman of the Year: Nathan Piper
Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
Creating Culture Part 1: What Is Culture?
The culture of your business has nothing to do with museums or world travel. It’s all about how you treat…
Master the Mayhem Part 5: Bubble-Wrap Barb
Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
Thinking Outside the Circles Part 4: Embracing Technology
NRHA Professionals are learning to branch out from strictly training horses to help pay the bills. Could a side hustle…
Prosper Like a Pro Part 1: Mapping Out a Plan
In this four-part series, learn to manage your finances so you can achieve your goals as a trainer and business…
When the Horse Doesn’t Work Part 3: Explore All Options
Maintain your relationship with your customer, even when their investment turns out differently than expected. By Jennifer Paulson Helping your…
Marriage, Finances, and Conflict
Don't let your relationship suffer. Consider these five tips. By Jennifer Paulson Debt and finances are top two reasons former…
The Spin on Sponsorships Part 2: Feeding and Care of Sponsors
Help your affiliate find sponsorships for shows, clinics, and other events with these tips. By Katie Navarra Sponsorships are vital…
Crisis Communication Part 1: Devastating Weather Event
When faced with a worst-case scenario, how will you share information with your clients? By Katie Navarra When everything is…
Getting the Message Right to the Right People Part 4: Sharing Your Knowledge
Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
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