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Stable Beat :: Turn It Off
Here are 10 great ideas to cut costs and help the environment. more »
Jul 26, 2012 by Stephanie J. Corum in Stable Management
Coming Together
A barn is more than just a place to ride a horse. It is often considered by clients to be a great place for socializing, which can help your business. more »
Jul 23, 2012 by Audrey Pavia in Stable Management (1 Comments)
10 Ideas for Extra Services
Feeling stale and stuck? Consider some add-ons to boost your business and your boarders' satisfaction. more »
Jul 16, 2012 by Colleen B. Litof in Stable Management
Caution: Disaster Ahead
Don't delay! Make an emergency-preparedness plan for your farm, your horses and your clients' horses today. more »
Jul 9, 2012 by Annie Maxwell in Stable Management (1 Comments)
Great Training Tips
As most instructors know. teaching is more about the people than the horses. Here is some great advice for that human component. more »
Jul 2, 2012 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management
Heard It Through the Grapevine
The social media game is not as intimidating as you might think. It can be fun and easy and one of the best ways to communicate with clients. more »
Jun 25, 2012 by Lisa Derby Oden in Stable Management (2 Comments)
Where Will New Riders Come From?
As the Baby Boomer population ages, the equine industry is finding new ways to attract younger generations through its barn doors. Several organizations have been highly successful. Here’s how they do it and how you can get involved. more »
Jun 11, 2012 by Lisa Derby Oden in Stable Management (9 Comments)
Stable Beat :: Showing on a Shoestring
Money is still tight for many and for those able to compete with their horses, saving a little here and there can really add up over an entire show season. Stable Management spoke to a variety of people from around the country to come up with a few c more »
May 25, 2012 by Stephanie J. Corum in Stable Management (4 Comments)
Horse Shows and Horse Sales
Horse shows have become a veritable bonanza of equine shopping. Here are some tips from successful sellers. more »
May 21, 2012 by Charlene Strickland in Stable Management
The Freelance Way
Many barn owners and managers are finding that freelance equestrian trainers provide better services and less headaches than resident trainers. more »
May 1, 2012 by Audrey Pavia in Stable Management (10 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? more »
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. more »
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? more »
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. more »
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. more »
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. more »
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. more »
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. more »
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. more »
Dec 1, 2011 by Colleen B. Litof in Stable Management
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. more »
Nov 14, 2011 in Stable Management
Being Bullish
Grow your business in a down economy. more »
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. more »
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." more »
Jun 1, 2011 by Stephanie Stevens in Stable Management
Your Fees, Please?
How does your fee schedule compare? A national sampling reveals a range of fees across several disciplines. more »
Jun 1, 2011 by Stephanie Stephens in Stable Management (1 Comments)
Sins of Commissions
Establish and observe clear guidelines to smooth out horse transactions and help gain and retain clients. more »
Jun 1, 2011 by Katie Navarra in Stable Management
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