News and Press Releases

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

StableSecretary Announces Several New Features

For Immediate Release New London, NH – October 2021 – StableSecretary announced several new features this summer to better serve horse owners, trainers, and managers with their stable management strategy. The company frequently asks for feedback from users in an effort to continue to meet the needs of equestrians in the evolving equine industry.  The … 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

Simplify Your Summer with These Six Barn Hacks

If flies are wreaking havoc on your horse’s legs, but he constantly removes or destroys expensive fly boots, it may be time for a bit of creativity. Grab a pair of tall old socks (knee-high crew socks work well) and make your own inexpensive fly boots! Cut the toe off the sock and then slide … Read more

Stable Secretary Featured Stable – Sudley Farm, Home of Blue Clover Eventing

Located in West River, Maryland, Sudley Farm is home to Blue Clover Eventing, a training, and competition program run by Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride. With a long list of career highlights and an even longer list of client reviews overflowing with positive recommendations, Valerie’s high expectations for herself and her horse management program are paying off. … Read more