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.…
Avoid Penalties Outside the Arena: Quarterly Tax Payments
Paying quarterly taxes is about more than to avoiding a surprise at the end of the year. By Megan Arszman…
Fine-Tune Your Facebook Ads
Use this powerful tool to promote your business. By Jennifer Paulson If your 2023 social media strategy includes adding Facebook…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…Getting the Message Right to the Right People Part 5: Making a Call to Action
Running your training business is about more than wet saddle blankets.By Megan Arszman I started training horses because I’m not…
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 2: Social-Savvy Sarah
Learn to handle the five most common client-trainer conflicts. By Kelley Forseth, With Alexis Bennett Dinners; long days and nights…
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…Keeping to the Code
Good ethics are key when buying or selling horses for customers. By Kristin Pitzer In the reining industry, horse buying…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,…
Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios Part 3: Creating a Trust or Will
Illnesses, accidents, and emergencies can leave a horse’s future in limbo. Whether it’s your own horses or your client’s horses,…
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…
Lesson (Horses) for Success Part 1: Temporary to Permanent Riders
Could your training program benefit from having lesson horses? This four-part series might help you say 'yes' to lesson horses.…
Keep It Neighborly
As cities grow, more and more equine professionals could find themselves at odds with new non-horsey neighbors. Handling a dispute…
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…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…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…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…
Quiet Quitting
Don't let employees fall through the cracks. By Jennifer Paulson You’ve probably seen the buzz about a concept called “quiet…
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…
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…
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…Build Your Community
Your barn is a community. Engaging your customers will help it grow. By Jennifer Paulson You have a barn full…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…
Investing in Real Estate
Real estate investments can be used to subsidize your training business and build up funds for retirement. By Kristin Pitzer…A Matter of Respect Part 1: A Way of Life
Part of being an ethical professional is respecting your horses and your sport. By Jennifer Paulson When did your passion…Creating Culture Part 1: What Is Culture?
The culture of your business has nothing to do with museums or world travel. It’s all about how you treat…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…
2023 Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year: Jordan McBurney
Five stand-out pros set the bar high for the reining industry, from youth riders to the highest-level open competitors. By…
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…Timeliness Matters
In all things involving your business, being punctual can make or break your operation. This is especially true when it…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…
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