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  • The Spin on Sponsorships Part 4: Signage at Shows/Clinics

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

    Leverage a new digital platform to educate your new reining horse owners. By Jennifer Paulson With the increased visibility of…
  • End Customer Turnover

    Six tips for keeping long-term customers from NRHA Professionals who’ve been there and done that. By Katie Navarra Experienced NRHA…
  • Unlock Your Full Potential Part 2: Getting Started and Finding a Coach

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

    Separating from a customer isn’t easy, but it’ll probably be part of your business at some point. Be mindful in…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • No Place Like Home Part 5: Organize the Gear

    Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
  • Build Your Community

    Your barn is a community. Engaging your customers will help it grow. By Jennifer Paulson You have a barn full…
  • In It for the Long Run Part 4: Location and Consistency

    Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…
  • Unlock Your Full Potential Part 3: SMART Goals

    The key to leveling-up your business could lie in hiring a professional coach to help get you on track. By…
  • No Place Like Home Part 6: Create Separate Spaces

    Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
  • Increasing Prices

    When your expenses go up, your fees must, too. Here's how to communicate the increases to your customers. By Jennifer…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Take the Community Spotlight

    Community publications and media can be the sweet spot to promote your business locally. By Jennifer Paulson When you think…
  • Getting the Message Right to the Right People Part 2: First Steps

    Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Keep Tabs on Your Competition

    As an NRHA Professional, competition is at the core of your business. But understanding your competition is also valuable outside…
  • 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…
  • Your Business Structure Matters

    Have you chosen the best business entity for your operation? By Jennifer Paulson A 2021 NRHA Professionals’ Survey pointed out…
  • A Matter of Respect Part 3: A Focus on the Horses

    Part of being an ethical professional is respecting your horses and your sport. By Jennifer Paulson When did your passion…
  • Invest in Yourself Part 4: When to Start Investing

    It’s important to think outside the saddle to preserve your future. By Megan Arszman All it takes is one misstep.…
  • Are You Actually Covered Part 3: The Termination Clause

    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…
  • Fall Marketing Ideas

    Plan your social media and marketing efforts ahead with these thought-starters for the fall season. By Jennifer Paulson Fall is…
  • 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…
  • Social Media Audit

    Reviewing your social media past and present can help build your brand for the future.  By Lauren Mack Have you…

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