Make It Official
Many deals are done on a word and a handshake in the horse industry. But when it comes to your…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…Million-Dollar Marketing Part 3: Traditional Marketing Campaigns
Advertise and market like a millionaire with tips from some of the best in the performance-horse business. By Megan Arszman…When the Horse Doesn’t Work Part 1: Mange Expectations and Voice Your Concerns
Maintain your relationship with your customer, even when their investment turns out differently than expected. By Jennifer Paulson Helping your…Your Business Structure Matters
Have you chosen the best business entity for your operation? By Jennifer Paulson A 2021 NRHA Professionals’ Survey pointed out…
No Place Like Home Part 1: Make Cleanliness a Priority
Six suggestions that will entice customers to choose your barn as home for their horses. By Kaycie Timm When it…
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…
Thinking Outside the Circles Part 1: Judging
NRHA Professionals are learning to branch out from strictly training horses to help pay the bills. Could a side hustle…
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…
Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios Part 4: Saving for Long-Term Care
Illnesses, accidents, and emergencies can leave a horse’s future in limbo. Whether it’s your own horses or your client’s horses,…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…
Keep It Neighborly
As cities grow, more and more equine professionals could find themselves at odds with new non-horsey neighbors. Handling a dispute…
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…
Lesson (Horses) for Success Part 3: Value-Added Benefits
Could your training program benefit from having lesson horses? This four-part series might help you say 'yes' to lesson horses.…
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…
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.…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…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…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…The Diversification TriangleAre You Hiring Employees or Contractors?
Diversifying can give you options throughout your career. Focusing tightly on one aspect of business can leave you in a…Hiring the Unicorn
Clear criteria can help you find the right new employee and establish the new hire’s role. And if you’re a…Professionals Need Coaching, Too, Part 2: Trust Factor
Nobody knows everything about everything—unless you’re the coach. By Megan Arszman This is it. You’ve hung your shingle; you’ve entered…
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…Timeliness Matters
In all things involving your business, being punctual can make or break your operation. This is especially true when it…In It for the Long Run Part 3: Honesty and Equity
Keeping long-term customers does many things for your business, outside of provided reliable income. Three NRHA Professionals share their tips…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…
What Happens If I Get Hurt?
How will you keep your business afloat if you’re injured? Learn how accident insurance is an affordable investment that can…Invest in Yourself Part 2: Be Your Own Client
It’s important to think outside the saddle to preserve your future. By Megan Arszman All it takes is one misstep.…Keeping to the Code
Good ethics are key when buying or selling horses for customers. By Kristin Pitzer In the reining industry, horse buying…
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…Instagram Basics
Inspire customers online to encourage them to put horses in training with you. Here are six tips to maximizing Instagram…
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…
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