
The Art of Reinvention Part 1: When to Make a Change
Sometimes life requires you to pivot your career. Here are three NRHA Professionals who’ve done it with great success. By…
Prioritize Your Mental Health Part 1: Find Exercise
Your own health can find itself at the bottom of your to-do list, but for a successful business and a…
Broadening Horizons: Linde von Koeding
Working abroad can have a big impact on your business. By Abigail Boatwright As an up-and-coming trainer, so much value…
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…
Broadening Horizons: David Hanson
Working abroad can have a big impact on your business. By Abigail Boatwright As an up-and-coming trainer, so much value…
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…
Personal Vs. Professional
Sometimes personal beliefs spill over into business. But there are times you should avoid the crossover on your social media.…
Increasing Prices
When your expenses go up, your fees must, too. Here's how to communicate the increases to your customers. By Jennifer…
2023 Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year: Jordan McBurney
Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
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…
Professionals Need Coaching, Too, Part 1: An Extra Set of Eyes
Nobody knows everything about everything—unless you’re the coach. By Megan Arszman This is it. You’ve hung your shingle; you’ve entered…
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…
Planning Time Away
You have to make time to recharge so you can be the best trainer, coach, and horseman. By Katie Navarra…
11 Tips for Tax Write-Offs
Stay on top of your potential tax breaks to minimize your payments. By Megan Arszman Most professionals dread tax season,…
Fine-Tune Your Facebook Ads
Use this powerful tool to promote your business. By Jennifer Paulson If your 2023 social media strategy includes adding Facebook…
Lesson (Horses) for Success Part 3: Value-Added Benefits
Could your training program benefit from having lesson horses? This four-part series might help you say 'yes' to lesson horses.…
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…
Mentoring and Collaboration
When we help each other, we all succeed and improve our industry. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer Paulson Mentorship and…
No Place Like Home Part 2: Simplify the Layout
Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
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.…
Master the Mayhem Part 2: Social-Savvy Sarah
Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
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…
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…
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,…
Don’t Get Caught Without Insurance Coverage
You might think having property insurance or a professional liability policy will fully cover you during an accident, but depending…
Creating Culture Part 5: Tools for Change
The culture of your business has nothing to do with museums or world travel. It’s all about how you treat…
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…
No Place Like Home Part 4: Groom Your Grounds
Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
Are You Actually Covered Part 1: DIY Contracts and ‘Inherent Risk’ Sigs
It might seem like having any generic contract or liability release will cover your needs, but not all of them…
Making the Pitch
Presentation is everything when selling ideas to owners. By Jennifer Paulson Have you ever felt compelled to take horses to…
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…
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…
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