Horse Show Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Horse Show

Horse shows are thrilling events that combine skill, preparation, and passion. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or attending your first show, packing effectively can make a world of difference. An organized approach not only ensures you have everything you need but also helps reduce stress, allowing you to focus on your performance and enjoying the … Read more

From Tack to Techniques: Deciphering Competitive English and Western Riding

In the expansive equine industry, a diverse range of disciplines exist, each boasting its distinctive form of competition. These varied disciplines demand a wide range of strengths from both horse and rider. Numerous avenues exist for competing with your horse, with the equestrian industry containing a broad spectrum of disciplines. The opportunities for competition are … Read more

Goal Setting for Equestrians

January is the season of resolutions and the time most people dedicate to setting goals for the year ahead, but whether it’s the start of the year or not, dedicating time to mapping out your goals is the most effective way to achieve your expectations. For equestrians, goals could range anywhere from aiming for specific … 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

Going Digital: How Stable Secretary Can Change Your Business

It seems like these days there’s an app for everything, including managing the care of your horses! How do you know if a barn management system is right for your facility? If you want to stay on top of horse care, make billing easier, and manage client records effortlessly – it’s time to look to … Read more

Stable Secretary Success Stories: Bridges Training Stable

Welcome, Stable Secretary fans! We want you to know how much we appreciate you and your business, so each month, we will highlight our phenomenal customers in our blog series: Stable Secretary Success Stories. Husband and wife duo Kendra and Devon Bridges have been riding, training, and competing horses for decades. Together they currently own and … Read more

Happy Holidays, From Our Stable Family to Yours!

Oh, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Why? Because everyone is heading to Florida, or California, where the warm breeze and palm trees are calling their names. Or… Everyone is enjoying the snow, drinking hot cocoa, listening to holiday tunes and enjoying tack room barn parties galore.Either way, we are in good spirits … Read more

Newsletter March 2016

Dear Stable Secretary user, Welcome to the first edition of the Stable Secretary Newsletter. Our newsletters will notify you of software updates, share tutorials, and point out other resources to help you manage your barn easily and effectively. Enjoy! Referral Program: Refer someone to Stable Secretary and get money back!Receive a $25 credit if a … Read more

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

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