Colleen B. Litof

In spite of your best efforts, conflicts with your customers will occur. Address them calmly and clearly. Understand that these issues are usually not personal, but arise from a lack of understanding or unhappy past experiences.

Run-in sheds. To bed or not to bed? There are pros and cons to both sides of the issue, depending on labor, budget and how much use your sheds get.

A few simple extras can help keep your clients happy…and your barn full.

Your horse's bedding needs to be comfortable, absorb urine and reduce ammonia odors.

Your tractor might be old or new, but with proper maintenance, it will last years longer.

Not every horse is the same, and not every farm or stable is the same. How you pick the bedding you use often is based on owner or manager preferences, what is available in your area, and the needs of your horses and clients.

If you are teaching riding at your farm or stable you will eventually have a student who quits progressing or just can't seem to get to that next level or master that next skill. Following are some insights

Whether building from scratch or expanding, barn kits can make economic sense.

New styles and fabrics can keep your horses better protected than ever before.

When the going gets tough, the tough get back to basics.

Feeling stale and stuck? Consider some add-ons to boost your business and your boarders' satisfaction.

A combination of natural light and savvy fixture selection can keep your facility bright, safe, and cheerful, without breaking your budget.

Interlocking pavers enhance the safety and beauty of your barn, whether old or new.

Sick of dragging the laundry to the laundromat or, worse, to your house? Consider installing a laundry area in your barn.