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The Freelance Way
Many barn owners and managers are finding that freelance equestrian trainers provide better services and less headaches than resident trainers.
May 1, 2012 by Audrey Pavia in Stable Management (7 Comments)
It’s Tax Time! -- Parts I & II
Do you have all of the latest information and a great accountant to make sense of it all?
Mar 23, 2012 by Lisa Derby Oden in Stable Management
A Family Affair
Mixing business and family is a recipe for success, when done right.
Mar 7, 2012 by Annie Maxwell in Stable Management
Who's in Charge When He Gets Hurt?
When the owner's away, the horses will play—are you prepared?
Feb 8, 2012 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management
What’s So Good about Goodbye? Your Loss of a Problem Client Can Also Be Your Gain
The off-the-track Thoroughbred wasn’t happy in his own skin, whether in his stall or out, with other horses or without. The owners—long-time friends of trainer Janna Ritacco of Greenville, S. C.—wanted him fed three times daily.
Jan 25, 2012 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management (3 Comments)
The "Terrible Teens"
Ah, teenagers. So full of life, promise…and problems. Here are some ways to curb the drama at your barn.
Jan 11, 2012 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management (1 Comments)
Boosting Business With Social Media
Social media is fast becoming the most important marketing tool for businesses--even in the equine world.
Jan 4, 2012 by Audrey Pavia in Stable Management (3 Comments)
Foul Weather Hauling
Tips and advice on how to prepare for, and handle, the worst that Mother Nature can dish out.
Dec 28, 2011 by Charlene Strickland in Stable Management (1 Comments)
Avoiding Legal Disputes in Horse Sales
For many horse professionals, buying and selling horses is a big part of business, which is why it is important to make sure all your bases are covered in case of a dispute.
Dec 14, 2011 by John Alan Cohan in Stable Management
Are We Having Fun, Yet?
A few simple extras can help keep your clients happy…and your barn full.
Dec 1, 2011 by Colleen B. Litof in Stable Management
Video Tour with Publisher Jennifer Rowan
Stable Management publisher, Jennifer Rowan, welcomes you to our brand new website with this interactive video tour.
Nov 30, 2011 in Stable Management (1 Comments)
Whose Bill is It Anyway?
Multiple owners of one horse can cause major headaches for the barn manager. Here’s how to cover yourself and make life simpler.
Nov 14, 2011 in Stable Management
Can Your Business Change?
Sometimes changing your business model makes good financial sense.
Nov 9, 2011 by Stephen Hall in Stable Management
Sins of Commissions
Establish and observe clear guidelines to smooth out horse transactions and help gain and retain clients.
Sep 1, 2011 by Katie Navarra in Stable Management
Being Bullish
Grow your business in a down economy.
Aug 1, 2011 by Lisa Derby Oden in Stable Management
Handling The Grieving Boarder
Showing compassion when a horse dies is the right thing to do, for both moral and business reasons.
Aug 1, 2011 by Audrey Pavia in Stable Management (1 Comments)
Building Community, One Event at a Time
Take a break from training! Having fun can help achieve "esprit de barn."
Jun 1, 2011 by Stephanie Stevens in Stable Management
Sins of Commissions
Establish and observe clear guidelines to smooth out horse transactions and help gain and retain clients.
Jun 1, 2011 by Katie Navarra in Stable Management
Your Fees, Please?
How does your fee schedule compare? A national sampling reveals a range of fees across several disciplines.
Jun 1, 2011 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management
Be Prepared!
Putting your first aid kit together now makes dealing with an emergency easier when it occurs.
Apr 1, 2011 by Jennifer Williams, PHD in Stable Management
Opening Your Barn Doors
Starting a boarding business requires thorough planning to avoid costly mistakes.
Apr 1, 2011 by Lisa Derby Oden in Stable Management
From Watching to Riding
See how top trainers turn barn parents into paying customers.
Apr 1, 2011 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management
To The Rescue
Working with local agencies can help when disaster strikes.
Feb 1, 2011 by Elaine Pascoe in Stable Management
Making Life Easy
A roundup of barn management software.
Feb 1, 2011 by Lisa Derby Oden in Stable Management
Controlling Conflict
Wherever you find groups of people, you are bound to find conflict, and barns are no exception. Here are some ways to keep the peace.
Feb 1, 2011 by Delanee Kahl in Stable Management
Industry News & Information
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Illinois Senate: Miniature Horses Are Acceptable Service Animals
HUFFINGTON POST -- MAY 17, 2012 -- For Illinoisans who would benefit from a service animal that aren't too keen on dogs, the state Senate passed a bill Tuesday that adds a new alternative option: miniature horses...
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Video Shows 'Cruel and Inhumane Practice' Used to Train Horses
CNN -- MAY 18, 2012 -- An undercover video shows horses being struck with sticks and subjected to "soring," an illegal process in which chemicals are placed on their lower legs in an effort to induce the signature Tennessee Walking Horse...
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Summary & Status of Recent EHV-1 Incidents
AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL -- MAY 17, 2012 -- Over the last several days there has been an increase in Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) disease notifications through various online articles and social media...
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What You Should Know Before Your Next Competition :: How Congress Can Affect Your Ability to Show Your Horse
AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL -- MAY 15, 2012 -- If you are competing in a horse show this weekend, you might not realize it, but decisions made in Washington, D.C. impact you and your ability to show your horse.
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Equine Influenza Has Raised Its Ugly Head in Europe on the Eve of the London Olympics.
WEEKLY TIMES -- MAY 15, 2012 -- A confirmed case of the disease has been reported at an event at La Baule, in northwest France. The horse had been competing at an event at Le Touquet, in northeast France, two weeks previously.
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