Managing Multiple Riding Instructors

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In larger barns, multiple riding instructors are sometimes necessary to serve all clients. They might specialize in different areas of equestrian sports, or perhaps they work with different levels of riders (e.g. beginning, intermediate, advanced). Whatever the case, it’s the horse business owner’s job to manage these riding instructors and ensure they are always on [...]

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RIU is Back

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It’s been a couple months since my last post. Unfortunately, personal circumstances have prevented me from keeping up with the site, but 2012 is a new year (full of new advice for horse business owners).

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Teaching Overweight Riders

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Today’s question comes from Kacy of Starline Stables in Texas: I would like to see an article done regarding overweight riders and the challenges they face learning to ride. I’m on the thinner side and can’t relate very well. If I had a better understanding what they’re going through, I might be able to teach [...]

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Equestrian Professionals: How to Cope with Allergies

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After spending the last week and a half with a wicked case of the flu, I’ve got runny noses, watery eyes, fatigue, and sneezing fits on the brain. Although my illness wasn’t related to allergies, the symptoms sure are similar.

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Individual or Group Turn-Out for Horses?

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Most barn owners turn out horses for at least a few hours each day, weather permitting. It’s like therapy for the animals, and it can also help them work off excess energy. But should you use individual or group turn-out for your horses?

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