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  • Be Camera-Confident

    Putting yourself out there on video can be intimidating, but it can also put your business on the next level.…
  • 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…
  • Google Reviews

    Use reviews to build your visibility and your business. By Jennifer Paulson When acquiring new customers, we’ve established that most…
  • A Matter of Respect Part 3: A Change in Focus

    Part of being an ethical professional is respecting your horses and your sport. By Jennifer Paulson When did your passion…
  • Social Media Audit

    Reviewing your social media past and present can help build your brand for the future.  By Lauren Mack Have you…
  • 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…
  • Professionals Need Coaching, Too, Part 3: What to Look For

    Nobody knows everything about everything—unless you’re the coach. By Megan Arszman This is it. You’ve hung your shingle; you’ve entered…
  • Investing in Real Estate 

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

    Community publications and media can be the sweet spot to promote your business locally. By Jennifer Paulson When you think…
  • 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 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…
  • 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.…
  • The Art of Reinvention Part 2: How to Use Your Network

    Sometimes life requires you to pivot your career. Here are three NRHA Professionals who’ve done it with great success. By…
  • Sponsorship Starters

    Learn how top riders create and maintain willing partnerships. By Lauren Stanley Do you dream of being a top competitor…
  • Build a Better Team

    You’ve hired the right people to support your business. Now, what can you do to help them work together to…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Planning Time Away

    You have to make time to recharge so you can be the best trainer, coach, and horseman. By Katie Navarra…
  • Master the Mayhem Part 4: Better-Than-the-Rest Billie

    Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Multiple Personalities of the Non Pro Part 5: Big-Dreams Darcy

    How to handle the wide variety of moods your non pros might have while competing. By Megan Arszman Working with…
  • Crisis Communication Part 4: You Get Hurt

    When faced with a worst-case scenario, how will you share information with your clients? By Katie Navarra When everything is…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Your Business Structure Matters

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

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