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  • Lesson (Horses) for Success Part 2: The ‘Right’ Horse

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

    Very few long-term customers stay in your barn by chance. Here’s how to facilitate and grow your customers to stick…
  • Spring Content Ideas

    Use these ideas to spur your creativity for you marketing this spring. By Jennifer Paulson With spring comes a trailer…
  • 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…
  • Making the Pitch

    Presentation is everything when selling ideas to owners. By Jennifer Paulson Have you ever felt compelled to take horses to…
  • Planning Time Away

    You have to make time to recharge so you can be the best trainer, coach, and horseman. By Katie Navarra…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Thinking Outside the Circles Part 2: Coaching and Clinics

    NRHA Professionals are learning to branch out from strictly training horses to help pay the bills. Could a side hustle…
  • Family/Work Balance

    Find a way to be successful and enjoy your family. By Jennifer Paulson Whether your kids are tiny tots or…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Your Business Structure Matters

    Have you chosen the best business entity for your operation? By Jennifer Paulson A 2021 NRHA Professionals’ Survey pointed out…
  • Find Your Realtor

    The right realtor for your needs depends on many factors. Amy Rushing, an experienced horse-property realtor, shares her tips. By…
  • 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…
  • The Social Cowboy Part 1: Beyond Social Media

    Leverage major events and hot topics to your advantage on social media. By Kristin Pitzer On August 17, 2019, fans…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Mentoring and Collaboration

    When we help each other, we all succeed and improve our industry. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer Paulson Mentorship and…
  • Getting the Message Right to the Right People Part 3: Choosing Your Outlets

    Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Crisis Communication Part 3: Sick Horse

    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 1: Facebook Isn’t Enough

    Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
  • 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…
  • Defamation or Opinion?

    As the reining industry grows and expands into new territory, as a professional, you might find yourself the subject of…
  • 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…
  • Personal Vs. Professional

    Sometimes personal beliefs spill over into business. But there are times you should avoid the crossover on your social media.…
  • 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…
  • Investing in Real Estate 

    Real estate investments can be used to subsidize your training business and build up funds for retirement. By Kristin Pitzer…
  • 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…

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