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  • Increasing Prices

    When your expenses go up, your fees must, too. Here's how to communicate the increases to your customers. By Jennifer…
  • 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…
  • 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 Social Cowboy Part 1: Raking in the Likes

    Leverage major events and hot topics to your advantage on social media. By Kristin Pitzer On August 17, 2019, fans…
  • Four Easy Marketing Tips You’re Overlooking

    Marketing doesn't have to be a ton of work. Check that you're using these simple tactics. By Jennifer Paulson It’s…
  • Timeliness Matters

    In all things involving your business, being punctual can make or break your operation. This is especially true when it…
  • 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…
  • The Art of Reinvention Part 3: Transition With the Right Support

    Sometimes life requires you to pivot your career. Here are three NRHA Professionals who’ve done it with great success. By…
  • Crisis Communication Part 2: Rider Injury

    When faced with a worst-case scenario, how will you share information with your clients? By Katie Navarra When everything is…
  • Creating Culture Part 3: Communicate

    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…
  • 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…
  • Defamation or Opinion?

    As the reining industry grows and expands into new territory, as a professional, you might find yourself the subject of…
  • 2023 Youth Coach of the Year: Shane Kelly

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

    Good ethics are key when buying or selling horses for customers. By Kristin Pitzer In the reining industry, horse buying…
  • 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…
  • Mentoring and Collaboration

    When we help each other, we all succeed and improve our industry. By Casey Hinton, With Jennifer Paulson Mentorship and…
  • Invest in Yourself Part 3: Think Outside the Saddle

    It’s important to think outside the saddle to preserve your future. By Megan Arszman All it takes is one misstep.…
  • 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…
  • 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 3: Function Over Form

    By keeping their properties in the best shape possible, NRHA Professionals can make good first impressions on clients and preserve…
  • 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…
  • 2023 Non Pro Coach of the Year: Dan Huss

    Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
  • Your Financial Training Plan Part 2: The Prime Time Plan

    Prepare for your future with tailored retirement plans for each stage of your career.  By Carrie Volmer, With Alexis Bennett…
  • 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…
  • 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,…
  • 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…
  • Media Kits: How and Why

    A media kit could help boost your business, from gaining customers to partnering with sponsors to becoming a reliable resource.…
  • Build Barn (and Brand) Loyalty

    Keeping customers loyal to your program bolsters your reputation and keeps your business running steady. By Jennifer Paulson You probably…

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