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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
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Press Release: Stable Secretary releases enhanced features, welcomes new partner

Stable Secretary releases enhanced features, welcomes new partner In today’s world, multitasking is no longer a skill – it’s a requirement. From riding multiple horses to teaching lessons, keeping track of blanketing and turnout, farrier visits; vet appointments and more, trainers and barn managers have their hands full. StableSecretary.com founder Kate Rice knows that life ... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A (very) Basic Guide to Daily Care & Maintenance – for Equipment and Horses!

In the long run, taking good care of the equipment for your barn and horses will save you time and money. The basics of daily HORSE care: The basics of daily EQUIPMENT care: Inspect while you clean.  Is the stitching getting frayed on part of the bridle?  Is the elastic on the girth starting to ... Read more
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How to maintain order in your barn – keep the horses and the aisle under control!!

5 Easy Rules for Maintaining Order in your Stable Whether it’s for turnout, a hand walk, the treadmill, or a ride, your horses should get out of their stalls multiple times a day.  Even though it’s good for the horses to get out of the stall often, it can be bad for your aisle – ... Read more
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The Basics: Food & Water

When you manage a barn and care for horses, you have to “expect the unexpected”.  You never know when you might have to wait for a farrier, vet, client, or shipper; stay late to monitor a sick horse; or take some time to chat with a staff member or client.  Anything’s possible.  Having good systems ... Read more
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