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  • Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios Part 1: Pets and Estate Planning

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

    When we help each other, we all succeed and improve our industry. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer Paulson Mentorship and…
  • Personal Vs. Professional

    Sometimes personal beliefs spill over into business. But there are times you should avoid the crossover on your social media.…
  • In It for the Long Run Part 4: Location and Consistency

    Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…
  • The Art of Reinvention Part 2: How to Use Your Network

    Sometimes life requires you to pivot your career. Here are three NRHA Professionals who’ve done it with great success. By…
  • Prosper Like a Pro Part 3: Start Saving

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

    Leverage a new digital platform to educate your new reining horse owners. By Jennifer Paulson With the increased visibility of…
  • Master the Mayhem Part 3: No-Pay Paul

    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…
  • Learn Together Part 2: Legal Standards

    How can collaboration, shared experiences, and learning from each other’s experiences enhance your business? One ‘group study’ expert (who’s also…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Be Camera-Confident

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

    When your expenses go up, your fees must, too. Here's how to communicate the increases to your customers. By Jennifer…
  • More Fall Marketing Tips

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

    Use this government program to add credibility to your business. By Jennifer Paulson Do you have youth riders in your…
  • Lesson (Horses) for Success Part 1: Temporary to Permanent Riders

    Could your training program benefit from having lesson horses? This four-part series might help you say 'yes' to lesson horses.…
  • Google Reviews

    Use reviews to build your visibility and your business. By Jennifer Paulson When acquiring new customers, we’ve established that most…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Unlock Your Full Potential Part 2: Getting Started and Finding a Coach

    The key to leveling-up your business could lie in hiring a professional coach to help get you on track. By…
  • Inspire Your Team

    Engaging current and new customers is important. But doing the same for your team of employees might be even more…
  • 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…
  • Quiet Quitting

    Don't let employees fall through the cracks. By Jennifer Paulson You’ve probably seen the buzz about a concept called “quiet…

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