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  • Healthy Boundaries

    Managing your own social media can become a second full-time job—but it doesn’t have to be that way. By Jennifer…
  • Prosper Like a Pro Part 2: Expect the Unexpected

    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 1: Mange Expectations and Voice Your Concerns

    Maintain your relationship with your customer, even when their investment turns out differently than expected. By Jennifer Paulson Helping your…
  • 2023 NRHA Professionals of the Year

    Learn more about the recipients of these awards—chosen by their peers—and how they’ve built their careers to this level. By…
  • Build Barn (and Brand) Loyalty

    Keeping customers loyal to your program bolsters your reputation and keeps your business running steady. By Jennifer Paulson You probably…
  • Winter Social Media Starters

    Take advantage of a slower show schedule to plan your marketing strategy for the year.  By Jennifer Paulson Even setting…
  • Say the Right Thing Part 1: Why Media Matters

    When faced with voice recorders and cameras, it can be tough to get the words out right. But it’s critical…
  • 2023 Up-and-Coming Professional of the Year: Jack Daniels

    Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
  • Master the Mayhem Part 1: Can-Do-Better Candace

    Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
  • Your Financial Training Plan Part 1: The Futurity Plan

    Prepare for your future with tailored retirement plans for each stage of your career.  By Carrie Volmer, With Alexis Bennett…
  • Prioritize Your Mental Health Part 3: Ditch ‘Comparisonitis’ & Limit Social Media

    Your own health can find itself at the bottom of your to-do list, but for a successful business and a…
  • No Place Like Home Part 6: Create Separate Spaces

    Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
  • The Social Cowboy Part 1: Bettering Your Content

    Leverage major events and hot topics to your advantage on social media. By Kristin Pitzer On August 17, 2019, fans…
  • 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…
  • Professionals Need Coaching, Too, Part 3: What to Look For

    Nobody knows everything about everything—unless you’re the coach. By Megan Arszman This is it. You’ve hung your shingle; you’ve entered…
  • Communication Counts

    When and how you communicate with customers sets the path for a positive, long-term relationship. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer…
  • Multiple Personalities of the Non Pro Part 2: Parent/Spouse With Good Intentions

    How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
  • No Place Like Home Part 2: Simplify the Layout

    Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
  • Four Easy Marketing Tips You’re Overlooking

    Marketing doesn't have to be a ton of work. Check that you're using these simple tactics. By Jennifer Paulson It’s…
  • Master the Mayhem Part 2: Social-Savvy Sarah

    Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
  • The Spin on Sponsorships Part 4: Signage at Shows/Clinics

    Help your affiliate find sponsorships for shows, clinics, and other events with these tips. By Katie Navarra Sponsorships are vital…
  • Prosper Like a Pro Part 4: Find a Financial Planner

    In this four-part series, learn to manage your finances so you can achieve your goals as a trainer and business…
  • Your Value Proposition

    A careful definition of what you provide your customers—horse and human—can set you apart from other barns and be the…
  • Keeping to the Code

    Good ethics are key when buying or selling horses for customers. By Kristin Pitzer In the reining industry, horse buying…
  • 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 3: A Focus on the Horses

    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 1: Party-Hardy Charlie

    How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
  • Creating Culture Part 2: Live What You Believe

    The culture of your business has nothing to do with museums or world travel. It’s all about how you treat…
  • In It for the Long Run Part 1: Communication

    Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…
  • 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…
  • How’s Your Profile?

    Did you know you have a profile on nrha.com? Check it out for yourself by clicking the Resources tab and…
  • Creating Culture Part 4: Empower Employees

    The culture of your business has nothing to do with museums or world travel. It’s all about how you treat…

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