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  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Multiple Personalities of the Non Pro Part 5: Big-Dreams Darcy

    How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Master the Mayhem Part 4: Better-Than-the-Rest Billie

    Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Creating Culture Part 3: Communicate

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

    Putting yourself out there on video can be intimidating, but it can also put your business on the next level.…
  • 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…
  • Crisis Communication Part 4: You Get Hurt

    When faced with a worst-case scenario, how will you share information with your clients? By Katie Navarra When everything is…
  • Billing: Itemize or Flat-Rate?

    How you bill your clients can have a huge impact on your bottom line. By Jennifer Paulson In the 2021…
  • Instagram Basics

    Inspire customers online to encourage them to put horses in training with you. Here are six tips to maximizing Instagram…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Say the Right Thing Part 3: Best Foot Forward

    When faced with voice recorders and cameras, it can be tough to get the words out right. But it’s critical…
  • Are You Actually Covered Part 2: The Assumptive Contract and the Form Document

    It might seem like having any generic contract or liability release will cover your needs, but not all of them…
  • 5 Media Blunders You Don’t Want to Make

    Interacting with the media isn’t a natural skill for most trainers. Learn what blunders to avoid and how to have…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Take the Community Spotlight

    Community publications and media can be the sweet spot to promote your business locally. By Jennifer Paulson When you think…
  • 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…
  • 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 3: Sponsor Seminars at a Facility

    Help your affiliate find sponsorships for shows, clinics, and other events with these tips. By Katie Navarra Sponsorships are vital…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…

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