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  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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 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…
  • In It for the Long Run Part 3: Honesty and Equity

    Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…
  • Making the Pitch

    Presentation is everything when selling ideas to owners. By Jennifer Paulson Have you ever felt compelled to take horses to…
  • 2023 Up-and-Coming Professional of the Year: Jack Daniels

    Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Planning Time Away

    You have to make time to recharge so you can be the best trainer, coach, and horseman. By Katie Navarra…
  • 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…
  • Find Your Realtor

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

    Engaging current and new customers is important. But doing the same for your team of employees might be even more…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Your Financial Training Plan Part 3: The Out-to-Pasture Plan

    Prepare for your future with tailored retirement plans for each stage of your career.  By Carrie Volmer, With Alexis Bennett…
  • 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…
  • In It for the Long Run Part 1: Communication

    Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…
  • Curb Appeal Matters Part 2: Worth the Effort

    By keeping their properties in the best shape possible, NRHA Professionals can make good first impressions on clients and preserve…
  • 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…
  • Be Camera-Confident

    Putting yourself out there on video can be intimidating, but it can also put your business on the next level.…
  • When Clients Don’t Pay

    Recovering money from nonpaying clients can be difficult, but by taking certain measures to protect yourself, you can prevent it…
  • What to Include on an Invoice

    Too much information can confuse customers. Even the most basic invoices should include the following pieces of information. By Katie…
  • Unlock Your Full Potential Part 1: What Is a Coach?

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

    Have you chosen the best business entity for your operation? By Jennifer Paulson A 2021 NRHA Professionals’ Survey pointed out…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Investing in Real Estate 

    Real estate investments can be used to subsidize your training business and build up funds for retirement. By Kristin Pitzer…
  • Million-Dollar Marketing Part 2: Social Media

    Advertise and market like a millionaire with tips from some of the best in the performance-horse business.  By Megan Arszman…

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