Katie Navarra

While your horse might never have to work the crowds on the Fourth of July, there are tips here to keep your horses safe from "neighbor" celebrations.

Captain Lisa Rakes said expecting a horse to never 'startle' is wrong; instead the horse should be trained to ask the rider what to do when it is startled.

Through careful, controlled repetition, you can help your horse get comfortable with loud noises.

There are many opportunities to take courses online in the equine industry, whether from name trainers or competitors, individuals or organizations that consolidate multiple trainers into one virtual learning platform

If you like learning on the go, podcasts might be the best tool for picking up general business tips, horse health information and industry-specific advice.

Start your search for equine educational webinars with the organizations you belong to or the companies you support.

Industry associations and businesses also offer virtual learning opportunities to complement in-person training.

Editorial, university and government websites can provide valuable online learning.

There’s no such thing as having too much knowledge, especially when the topic can help you develop your business or career.

From staying on top of advancements in horse care to budgeting and marketing, there is always something to be learned that can make an equine business run more efficiently.

With all the options available, plan on how you will use your flat-bed trailer on your equine property to ensure you get one that fits your needs.

Whether you buy a new or used horse trailer, you have decisions to make on what you need and what you want for yourself and your horses.

What do you do with your horse’s poo?

Is an ATV the best vehicle for handling jobs on your horse farm in uneven terrain or where you don't need the size and strength of a tractor?

Utility vehicles can handle smaller chores around your horse farm.

Here are tips to improve accessibility to riders of color at your equine stable.

For a true establishment of equal rights in a stable, the owner and management team must have a strong understanding of issues with inequity in their organization and the surrounding environment

In this first installment of this equine diversity series, we look at the differences in bias, prejudice, stereotyping and racism and how you can create an environment where all clients are treated equally.

Planning and hosting an open house at your equine facility can be some work, but it often pays off with new clients.

Can social media help you gain clients or provide more or better services?

Having more than one instructor at your horse farm can mean higher income, and bigger headaches if not handled correctly.

Regardless of where they are in their journey, adult riders can be a core revenue generator for riding stables.

Ask your farrier for suggestions on what boots work or you can read over some suggestions for hoof care in this article.

Make sure you have permission to use someone's image before you post a photo on your website or social media.

Letting potential customers on your website know what your equine facility specializes in will direct more of "the perfect clients" to your barn.

You need to market on your website how your facility or farm is unique so potential clients want more information.

While few customers will base their decision to use your facility on a website alone, that website can be a great first touch to generate a new customer.

A website can let people find you that you don't even know are looking for you!

There are many ways for riders with disabilities to chase their equine competitive dreams.

PATH Intl. instructors are finding ways that horses can help active duty military personnel and veterans.

How the horse reacts to a patient inspires a conversation between the therapist and client for working on identified goals.

Temperament is only a piece of the puzzle; how the horse moves is equally important in selecting a horse for EAAT.

There are many ways that EAAT facilities can find the right volunteers to help with horses and clients.

Body condition score (BCS) is important in maintaining a healthy weight in each horse in your care.

In order to properly maintain a healthy weight in a horse, you will have to manage the animal’s diet as well as the owner’s wants and expectations.

In this series of six articles, we discuss how stable owners can help manage fat and thin horses in their care, starting with the basics of forage.

Finding insurance coverage that is affordable while covering all of your equine business needs is not easy.

You need to ensure you are taking in all the money you are earning, and taking advantage of any COVID-19 assistance.

Trisha Kiefer-Reed offers three tips to running a successful equine business.

Whether your trails are strictly for boarder or you open them up to outside riders, you need legal protection from liability.

Trail riding on your property doesn't just have to be a summer pleasure. With the correct construction and maintenance, trails can be used year-round.

Obstacles on your equine riding trails gives both the rider and horse different skills to work on.

Riding trails on your property need to be maintained regularly to ensure they are safe for horses and riders.

Incorporating streams into a horse trail on your property offers riders an increased challenge and lets you make the most of the property’s natural features.

Adding trails to your barn property can be a benefit to existing clients and offer a competitive advantage for horse owners searching for a new barn.

Make sure you have enough trailer space to move all of the horses on your property and a well-maintained truck to tow them.

Gates and latches on horse farms should be secure, but they also need to be safe for horses and humans.