Stephanie Stephens

For trainers who don't want the responsibility of owning and managing their own facilities, leasing can be a great option.

Large barns with multiple trainers need to pay special attention to the dynamics between these professionals.

Here are two books that will help you build your own jumps. It’s not as hard as you might think.

If you haven't checked out some of the more popular equine chat rooms, you should. You will be amazed to see what they are talking about.

As part of our special breeding issue, here is a look at how to best prepare your mare for breeding season.

There's nothing more frustrating than standing around waiting for a client who makes a habit of not showing up. Here's how to protect your time and income.

The owners of this equestrian facility in Colorado have learned to find their niche, find new revenue streams, and keep everyone happy in the process

Competition doesn't bring out the best in everybody. Whether you host events or attend them, here are a few tips for dealing with unruly competitors.

Certain precautions before you go on the road will better your chances of a safe and successful summer with your clients and their horses.

Instead of being all things to all people, many horse professionals have found success in specializing in what they are truly good at.

Working with horses is not one of your ordinary 40-hour-a-week jobs. What about the spouse who isn't involved?

The four hurricanes that hit the Southeast this summer put both humans and horses through the ringer.

There's a supplement for everything and hooves are no different. Here's a look at what's on the market and what really works.

With only so many hours in a day, what is the best way to maximize your lesson program? Here's what some experts think.

Since horses spend so much time in their stalls, it is important to create the best environment possible, starting with the flooring.

s this potentially deadly disease a temporary visitor or permanent resident?

As the summer show season approaches, see how other trainers charge for their time on the road. The numbers may surprise you.

It seems almost everyone has one—or wants one—no matter the discipline. And everyone has a different use for the popular round pen.

Probiotics seem to be all the rage these days. Are these yeast and bacteria really a good thing for a horse’s gut?

Science and technology have met and made friends with equine grooming. If you remember the Dark Ages when you grabbed a rusted, metal currycomb and a weathered brush for equine finishing, then you’ll marvel at the wide array of state-of-the art tools that easily put shine on your horses and make maintenance a snap.

Horses winding down successful show careers make some of the best schoolmasters out there.

Horseman John Lyons gives some tips on loading difficult horses.

An explanation of the new spotlight on tapeworms. Are they cause for concern?

Everyone's a winner at Cedar Creek Ranch in Washington because of team spirit.

There's only one of you and twenty of them. Here's how some equine professionals use exercisers and walkers to ease their work load.

It's not a new concept, but one that has recently gained in popularity—hydrotherapy for horses. Here are the benefits and the costs.

Looking for a barn manager? Here is some advice from a few experts.

Here is a look at recent studies on rider injuries.

School horses are the lifeblood of any lesson program. See how some trainers shop around for these trusty mounts.

What do you do when clients lease from one another?

Every breed and discipline has a different way of clipping, but there are some similarities, too.

When it comes to vaccinating the horses in your care, do you leave it up to the clients or take on the program yourself?

Two horses lost their lives to a bizarre twist of Mother Nature.

Finding good instructors makes all the difference in camp programs.