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  • Million-Dollar Marketing Part 1: Branding

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

    Use this government program to add credibility to your business. By Jennifer Paulson Do you have youth riders in your…
  • 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…
  • Timeliness Matters

    In all things involving your business, being punctual can make or break your operation. This is especially true when it…
  • 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…
  • 2023 Horseman of the Year: Nathan Piper

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

    When and how you communicate with customers sets the path for a positive, long-term relationship. By Casey Hinton, With 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…
  • 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…
  • Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios Part 2: Choosing a Caretaker

    Illnesses, accidents, and emergencies can leave a horse’s future in limbo. Whether it’s your own horses or your client’s horses,…
  • 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…
  • Mentoring and Collaboration

    When we help each other, we all succeed and improve our industry. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer Paulson Mentorship and…
  • The Social Cowboy Part 1: Become Insta-Famous

    Leverage major events and hot topics to your advantage on social media. By Kristin Pitzer On August 17, 2019, fans…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Curb Appeal Matters Part 1: First Impressions Count

    By keeping their properties in the best shape possible, NRHA Professionals can make good first impressions on clients and preserve…
  • Master the Mayhem Part 1: Can-Do-Better Candace

    Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
  • More Fall Marketing Tips

    Leverage fall happenings to boost your business. By Jennifer Paulson This might be the busiest time of the year for…
  • 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…
  • Say the Right Thing Part 2: Do Some Prep & Remember As Much As You Can

    When faced with voice recorders and cameras, it can be tough to get the words out right. But it’s critical…
  • 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…
  • Personal Vs. Professional

    Sometimes personal beliefs spill over into business. But there are times you should avoid the crossover on your social media.…
  • Social Media Audit

    Reviewing your social media past and present can help build your brand for the future.  By Lauren Mack Have you…
  • 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…
  • Getting the Message Right to the Right People Part 4: Sharing Your Knowledge

    Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
  • Winter Social Media Starters

    Take advantage of a slower show schedule to plan your marketing strategy for the year.  By Jennifer Paulson Even setting…
  • 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…
  • Thinking Outside the Circles Part 3: Selling and Catch-Riding

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

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