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  • Unlock Your Full Potential Part 3: SMART Goals

    The key to leveling-up your business could lie in hiring a professional coach to help get you on track. By…
  • 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…
  • Don’t Get Caught Without Insurance Coverage

    You might think having property insurance or a professional liability policy will fully cover you during an accident, but depending…
  • 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…
  • Invest in Yourself Part 3: Think Outside the Saddle

    It’s important to think outside the saddle to preserve your future. By Megan Arszman All it takes is one misstep.…
  • Prioritize Your Mental Health Part 2: Create Boundaries

    Your own health can find itself at the bottom of your to-do list, but for a successful business and a…
  • How to Safely Host a Clinic 

    By ensuring that you have the appropriate policies in place, you’ll keep yourself protected when hosting a clinic on your…
  • Curb Appeal Matters Part 1: First Impressions Count

    By keeping their properties in the best shape possible, NRHA Professionals can make good first impressions on clients and preserve…
  • Invest in Yourself Part 4: When to Start Investing

    It’s important to think outside the saddle to preserve your future. By Megan Arszman All it takes is one misstep.…
  • 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…
  • In It for the Long Run Part 2: Understanding Their Goals

    Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…
  • Thinking Outside the Circles Part 1: Judging

    NRHA Professionals are learning to branch out from strictly training horses to help pay the bills. Could a side hustle…
  • 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…
  • Multiple Personalities of the Non Pro Part 6: Stage-Fright Stacy

    How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
  • Are You Actually Covered Part 1: DIY Contracts and ‘Inherent Risk’ Sigs

    It might seem like having any generic contract or liability release will cover your needs, but not all of them…
  • What Goes Into a Will?

    Check your will against this list, or let it guide you as you write your will. By Jennifer Paulson Talking…
  • End Customer Turnover

    Six tips for keeping long-term customers from NRHA Professionals who’ve been there and done that. By Katie Navarra Experienced NRHA…
  • 2023 Non Pro Coach of the Year: Dan Huss

    Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
  • 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…
  • Invest in Yourself Part 1: Investing Isn’t a Scary Word

    It’s important to think outside the saddle to preserve your future. By Megan Arszman All it takes is one misstep.…
  • 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…
  • Find Your Realtor

    The right realtor for your needs depends on many factors. Amy Rushing, an experienced horse-property realtor, shares her tips. By…
  • Beginner Boom

    Capitalize on the growing popularity of reining among riders coming from other disciplines and newcomers to horses. By Jennifer Paulson…
  • 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…
  • Winter Social Media Starters

    Take advantage of a slower show schedule to plan your marketing strategy for the year.  By Jennifer Paulson Even setting…
  • Your Financial Training Plan Part 2: The Prime Time 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…
  • Spring Content Ideas

    Use these ideas to spur your creativity for you marketing this spring. By Jennifer Paulson With spring comes a trailer…
  • 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…
  • Personal Vs. Professional

    Sometimes personal beliefs spill over into business. But there are times you should avoid the crossover on your social media.…
  • Getting the Message Right to the Right People Part 5: Making a Call to Action

    Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
  • 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…

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