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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There is always something to do in a barn. Whether you’re the trainer, the barn manager, the groom, or the rider, you can always keep working… Between keeping the barn and horses clean, maintaining your property, calling clients, vendors, vets and farriers, organizing day sheets and vet records and receipts – the list is literally … Read more
Why did I create Stable Secretary? I created Stable Secretary because I wanted the best of all worlds: to work in the most elite parts of the Show Horse industry; to have a little bit more free time; and to have a little bit less frustration and stress… It seems like a lot of trainers … Read more
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