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  • Avoid Penalties Outside the Arena: Quarterly Tax Payments

    Paying quarterly taxes is about more than to avoiding a surprise at the end of the year. By Megan Arszman…
  • Personal Vs. Professional

    Sometimes personal beliefs spill over into business. But there are times you should avoid the crossover on your social media.…
  • Hacked!

    Your social media account has been hacked. What’s next? By Jennifer Paulson It can happen to accounts of all sizes,…
  • 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…
  • Build Your Community

    Your barn is a community. Engaging your customers will help it grow. By Jennifer Paulson You have a barn full…
  • Thinking Outside the Circles Part 3: Selling and Catch-Riding

    NRHA Professionals are learning to branch out from strictly training horses to help pay the bills. Could a side hustle…
  • Million-Dollar Marketing Part 4: Treating Yourself Like a Prospect

    Advertise and market like a millionaire with tips from some of the best in the performance-horse business.  By Megan Arszman…
  • 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…
  • The Balancing Act Part 1: The Constant Traveler

    NRHA Professionals find themselves on the road more than ever. How can you manage your business, string of horses and…
  • Defamation or Opinion?

    As the reining industry grows and expands into new territory, as a professional, you might find yourself the subject of…
  • Social Media Audit

    Reviewing your social media past and present can help build your brand for the future.  By Lauren Mack Have you…
  • Build a Better Team

    You’ve hired the right people to support your business. Now, what can you do to help them work together to…
  • 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…
  • Delegate to Do More

    Use these tips to do more every day. By Jennifer Paulson When you own your own business, it’s easy to…
  • Be Camera-Confident

    Putting yourself out there on video can be intimidating, but it can also put your business on the next level.…
  • 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…
  • Find Your Realtor

    The right realtor for your needs depends on many factors. Amy Rushing, an experienced horse-property realtor, shares her tips. By…
  • 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…
  • Crisis Communication Part 2: Rider Injury

    When faced with a worst-case scenario, how will you share information with your clients? By Katie Navarra When everything is…
  • 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.…
  • No Place Like Home Part 1: Make Cleanliness a Priority

    Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
  • For the Long Haul

    Very few long-term customers stay in your barn by chance. Here’s how to facilitate and grow your customers to stick…
  • Word-of-Mouth Marketing

    What people say about you can build your business. By Jennifer Paulson Word-of-mouth marketing can be a huge boost to…
  • 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…
  • Learn Together Part 3: How a Group Could Help You

    How can collaboration, shared experiences, and learning from each other’s experiences enhance your business? One ‘group study’ expert (who’s also…
  • Take Care of You

    Minding your own health and well-being means you're ready to take on any challenge your business presents. By Jennifer Paulson…
  • Learn Together Part 1: A Little History and Keys to Success

    How can collaboration, shared experiences, and learning from each other’s experiences enhance your business? One ‘group study’ expert (who’s also…
  • Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios Part 2: Choosing a Caretaker

    Illnesses, accidents, and emergencies can leave a horse’s future in limbo. Whether it’s your own horses or your client’s horses,…
  • 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…
  • Recognition Gets You Recognized

    Think awards are silly? Think again—they can introduce you to a whole new customer base. By Jennifer Paulson It’s easy…
  • More Fall Marketing Tips

    Leverage fall happenings to boost your business. By Jennifer Paulson This might be the busiest time of the year for…
  • 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…

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