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Stay up to date on the latest horse industry news, get business and marketing tips that actually work for horse professionals Get our free newsletter delivered to your inbox weekly! Plus when you sign up you will automatically receive "The 10 Best Ways to Improve Your . . . More

The 10 Best Ways To Make Your Horse Business More ProfitableThe 10 Best Ways To Make Your Horse Business More Profitable
No Sugar coating! Just solid business and marketing strategies for Equestrian Businesses that really work! A must read for all serious horse business owners i.e. Horse Trainers, Instructors, Professional Riders, Boarding Stable Operators and more. The 10 Best Ways tells you step by step what to do and why to do it - Plus you'll also receive our Equestrian Success Newsletter . . . More


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To say there is a lot of buzz about Social Media would be an understatement - Social Media is literally exploding. This month, Facebook hit 400 Million users and combined, Facebook and Twitter experience 155 million visitors per day. For horse professionals, Social Media has taken word of mouth marketing to a whole new level and since roughly 80% of your business is generated from (or directly influenced by) word of mouth, it is extremely important that you understand how to use it effectively. . . . More


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Fast Track Your Success - Create a Winning Horse Business Plan and Equestrian Marketing Strategy in Four Simple StepsFast Track Your Success - Create a Winning Horse Business Plan and Equestrian Marketing Strategy in Four Simple Steps
Equestrian Professional's easy to use four step system is designed to help you get your horse business in top shape and on the fastest track for success. Whether you've been in the horse business for years or you are just starting out, this program will help you reach your goals far more quickly! A quick step by step approach that is unbelievably easy and extremely effective. The Shine Campaign is something you can do to improve the success of your business no matter how busy you are. . . . More

The 150 Equestrian Business Marketing Tools and JewelsThe 150 Equestrian Business Marketing Tools and Jewels
The 150 Equestrian Business Marketing Tools and Jewels is free with all Professional Memberships. With over 150 Marketing Tools and Strategies that really work for people in the horse business you are sure to get a lot of use out of this book! PLUS The Ebook comes with an Equestrian Marketing Workbook which includes 2 easy to use Marketing Calendars and a Marketing Checklist. . . . More


In Tough Financial Times -- What Can The Boarding Stable Do With an Abandoned Horse?
Julie I Fershtmann
In Tough Financial Times -- 
What Can The Boarding Stable Do With an Abandoned Horse? I own a boarding stable. Over the past few years many of our customers have been unable to pay us. Some have fallen seriously behind, and a few of them have not come to visit their horses in many, many months. We've tried to . . . More

What's NOT Deductible - Tips for U.S. Horse Businesses
Carol Gordon, CPA
Last month, I discussed items that are deductible on your business tax return. This month, I'm going to mention some items that are not tax-deductible for your business. Let me just repeat one idea from last month -- In order for an expense to be deductible, it must be both ordinary and . . . More
What Expenses Are Tax Deductible for a U.S. Horse Business?
Carol Gordon, CPA
What Expenses Are Tax Deductible for a U.S. Horse Business? With the close of 2009 and tax time right around the corner many equestrian professionals are getting their taxes together and trying to make the most out of any and all possible deductions here is a handy alphabetical list of . . . More
In Tough Financial Times -- A Well Worded Breeding Contract Can Help Save Money
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law
In Tough Financial Times -- 
A Well Worded Breeding Contract Can Help Save Money In these tough economic times, many stallion owners are finding it harder than ever to make a profit. Fewer people are breeding their mares. Fewer people are buying horses. Yet, the cost of maintaining and campaigning stallions remain higher than ever. . . . More
Thinking "Green" with Apps for Horsepersons
Thinking "Green" with Apps for Horsepersons No, not Appaloosas. iPhone "apps." Cheap (often absolutely free) and requiring no custom saddles, joint supplements, or weekly lessons, these apps--while not necessarily equine specific--can help you organize your horse life both at the barn and away from home. You'll maximize your efficiency and . . . More

Horseshow Budget and Profitabilty Calculator
Horseshow Budget and Profitabilty Calculator Use this handy pre-filled calculator to estimate show expenses for both yourself and your clients and to check profitability. . . . More
Save Time and Money! Get Your Horse Business Tax Documents Organized In Just A Few Easy Steps!
Carol Gordon, CPA
Save Time and Money! Get Your Horse Business Tax Documents Organized In Just A Few Easy Steps! You need to get your records organized. But you open the file/shoebox/drawer and there is just so much there, in no particular order. That looks like a whole day's worth of work and there are horses to be ridden, lessons to be taught and stalls to be cleaned. So you put away your good intentions for another day. It doesn't have to be that way. Here's how to get organized for your 2009 tax return without spending lots of precious time sitting at your desk. . . . More
REPLAY! Live Q&A with Equestrian Sports Psychology Consultant Tonya Johnston, MA.
REPLAY! Live Q&A with Equestrian Sports Psychology Consultant Tonya Johnston, MA. REPLAY to the Live Q&A from "Prepare for Excellence in 2010 - The Top 5 Factors to a Successful Horse Show Season for Horse Professionals" -Equestrian sports psychology seminar with Tonya Johnston. . . . More
In Tough Financial Times - Why It is Important to Understand Liability
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law
In Tough Financial Times -
Why It is Important to Understand Liability On Decemeber 14, 2009 we hosted an equine law seminar with Julie I Fershtman during which she covered very important information about equine liability and horse professionals. This article is an excellent review! . . . More
In Tough Financial Times -- Should You Declare Your Workers 'Independent Contractors'?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law
In Tough Financial Times -- 
Should You Declare Your Workers 'Independent Contractors'? In these difficult times, equine businesses such as boarding and training stables are finding it harder than ever to survive. In an attempt to save money, some have considered labeling their workers "independent contractors" instead of "employees." Be careful -- this could be trouble waiting to happen. . . . More

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