Are you ready for Winter Circuit?
Winter circuits start in January all across the world. The main winter circuits in the United States are HITS Thermal in California, HITS Arizona, HITS Ocala and the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, and the Gulf Coast Winter Classic in Mississippi. Horses and riders have warm weather options for showing from coast to coast. There is so ... Read more
What is the best strategy to keep your horses worm-free?
Even though I’ve worked in barns for many years, I didn’t feel like I really knew much about worms and proper deworming practices. I decided it was time for me to get some facts about this (gross) issue. Through a little bit of (disgusting) research about worms and horses, I learned that: I recommend the ... Read more
Tips from the Experts: How to Keep Horses Sound
Amanda Steege, a top hunter/jumper trainer based in Bedminster NJ and Ocala FL, keeps her horses sound by providing them with good nutrition, consistent exercise, and a team of people to keep them healthy and going well. She says, “Horses are a lot like human athletes – if you put the best feed, supplements, and ... Read more
A Guide to Winter Circuit Mondays
During the busy show season, Monday is a sacred day off for busy trainers and barn managers. It’s a day to rest, regroup, and do something different. Sometimes, you still have to go to the barn to care for the horses, or meet the farrier or vet, but hopefully it’s only for a few hours. ... Read more
Categories: Horse Show Tips
Best Practices for Shipping South
For a lot of horses, it’s time to head South for the winter. Sometimes, a long trailer ride from cold weather to hot weather is hard on horses – they can become dehydrated, colicky, and can get shipping fever. I asked a few respected trainers and barn managers how to avoid health problems for their ... Read more
Happy Thanksgiving!
According to this video (click here to view it), it’s scientifically proven that saying “Thank You” makes people happier. I believe it… And I guess the point of the video is to show that it happens in that order: grateful first, happy later. I’m grateful for my family, my friends, and my dog. I’m also grateful ... Read more
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Start using Stable Secretary now!
You have time now to let Stable Secretary manage all of your equine records, so that you can focus on your horses and what you do best. Working in the horse industry can be chaotic. Actually, that’s a huge understatement – being on the working side of the horseshow scene is much more than a ... Read more
Press Release: STABLESECRETARY LAUNCHES WINNING FEATURES
Innovative Barn Management Solution Releases Useful Web and Mobile Features to Boost Productivity Natick, Mass. – October 21, 2013 – Today, StableSecretary, the popular barn management software, announces the release of several new features that make barn management more efficient and cost-effective. Based on customer demand, these new features help resolve some of the most ... Read more
What good is information if you can’t have access to it whenever you like?
In the article “Two Hit Wonder” by D.T. Max in The New Yorker magazine on October 21 2013, Jack Dorsey, the man behind Twitter and Square, has eliminated paper from his daily life. His phone and iPad have replaced a briefcase, a desk, and regular old books. His reliance on “mobile” information sources begs the ... Read more
