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  • 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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