New Year, New Rules: What to Expect in the 2022 Show Season
A new year brings updates to the rules that regulate equestrian competition in the United States. These changes could impact your show season, so understanding new rules and regulations is important before planning for your year! We’ve gathered a few significant rule changes based on discipline, but a list of all approved changes for the ... Read more
StableSecretary Featured Subscriber: Harris Hill Farm
Harris Hill Farm, owned by Jennifer Bliss and Deywi Rodriguez, provides a boutique environment for horses and riders focused on competing in the hunter rings. Opened in 2017 in Loxahatchee, Florida, Harris Hill Farm is composed of a mix of up-and-coming young horses, seasoned Hunter Derby competitors, and talented Amateur riders. Jennifer grew up in ... Read more
Are You Suffering From These Barn Management Woes?
Running an equine operation can be challenging, but having a tool like StableSecretary can help ease the burden and provide management support where you need it! Struggling with Team Communication? Many barns enlist the help of employees and working students to run smoothly, however, a larger staff (often working different hours) can mean an increased ... Read more
Prepping for the Great Freeze
The leafy, lush trees lining the pasture’s edge are quickly giving way to bare branches, and your green pasture often starts out the day with a coat of silver frost. This can only mean one thing – winter is on its way! Whether you keep a couple of horses at home or manage a large ... Read more
Building a Better Athlete Through Equine Therapies
The high-level preventative and recovery treatments that used to be reserved for horses in the strings of upper-level riders are becoming more widely available to competitive horses of all levels. As research and understanding of performance and recovery in horse sports improves, there has been greater use of treatments such as acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic ... Read more
Stable Secretary Featured User – Stone Columns Stables at Elmendorf
Located in the rolling hills of Lexington, Kentucky, Stone Columns Stables at Elmendorf Farm is a haven for horses in all life stages. The facility provides a comprehensive retirement program, layup and rehabilitative services, a breeding program, as well as a young horse development program for show horses. The property also has historical importance as ... Read more
Ear Plugs – To Use or Not To Use
Ear plugs, most commonly seen in the hunter ring, are an often brought up topic at shows. If they can be used is regulated by the rules of the discipline at the level of competition, however when they should be used is another question entirely. Ear plugs for horses are usually soft, squishy (and sometimes ... Read more
Tips for Memorizing a Course
Whether you’re riding in show jumping or cross-country, many equestrians struggle with remembering their course under the stress of competition. It can seem simple when glancing at the course map, but the turns come up quickly and it’s easy to lose your way once in the saddle. Luckily, we have a few tried and true ... Read more
Stable Secretary Featured User – LCH Equestrian
Located in Ocala, FL, is a 10-acre farm with a 12-stall barn, beautiful pastures, and a pristine arena where riders can practice dressage movements under a gorgeous sunset. This is Sunflower Hill Farm, the home of LCH Equestrian, run by dressage trainers and sisters Lisa and Catrina Hellmer. Growing a Business LCH Equestrian was started ... Read more
