The Horse Barn Management Show! Are Your Employees Helping or Hurting Your Horse Business?
Are your employees helping or hurting your horse business? Get ready for a full hour of REAL talk about running a horse boarding stable....
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Sheri Grunska
- May 29, 2020
- 4 min
Has Covid-19 Opened Your Eyes To How Burned Out You Are In Your Horse Business?
I have noticed a new trend on social media in many private barn owner, manager and trainer groups - Equine professionals are starting to...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jul 22, 2019
- 7 min
If You Are Starting To Feel Burned Out Then It Is Time For Some Serious Changes!
I have had the privilege of talking with so many barn owners, managers and trainers over the last couple of years and with each...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jul 8, 2019
- 4 min
Often Overlooked Expenses When Setting Board Rates
Figuring out what your boarding rates will be doesn't need to be stressful but it usually is and for many reasons. Filling the empty...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jul 4, 2019
- 5 min
Are You Strong Enough To Handle Being Broke For A While?
Starting a new horse business is extremely tough and you might be in for the shock of your life when it comes to money and the lack of...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jul 2, 2019
- 7 min
Some Very Simple Truths About Barn Rules
If you have boarded horses at a few different stables then you have probably experienced barns that have rules (and enforce them!) and...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jun 26, 2019
- 5 min
Conquering Your Fears And Self-Doubt As You Become A Professional Horsewoman
Starting a horse boarding business was definitely one of the most difficult things I have ever done. Not only did we have issues with the...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jun 22, 2019
- 4 min
Barn Hours Are A Healthy And Smart Way To Run A Horse Stable.
Barn hours are something that a well-run barn should have but often the barn owner is nervous to put barn hours in place because they...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jun 20, 2019
- 6 min
Not All Boarders Are Bad Clients!
I am sure this post today will ruffle some feathers but I wanted to address some things about the world of boarding horses and our...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Empty Hay Mow - Still Waiting For Hay
The tractors are silent this May & June in much of the upper Midwest and I know I am not alone in feeling like something isn't quite...
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Sheri Grunska
- Jun 18, 2019
- 6 min
Surviving The First Year Of Boarding Other People's Horses
Okay you are horse crazy. Your family and close friends have known it for years. They know that you would rather be out in the barn...
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Sheri Grunska
- May 23, 2019
- 6 min
Is Your Boarding Stable Worth What You Are Charging?
Deciding what to charge for your monthly board rate will be one of the most difficult decisions for your business. Every barn owner will...
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Sheri Grunska
- May 20, 2019
- 6 min
Purchasing An Existing Horse Boarding Business?
There are many barns and stables for sale across the country and there are many people who are in the process of purchasing what looks...
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Sheri Grunska
- Apr 24, 2019
- 4 min
I Feel Captive In My Own Barn!
I received an email the other day that left me emotionally shaken most of the day. A woman had contacted me for advice on a situation...
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Sheri Grunska
- Apr 17, 2019
- 7 min
Horses, Mud And Your Boarders...A Very Challenging Time Of Year
A couple of days ago I was leading horses outside for the day when a mare spooked and knocked me down into the mud! I couldn't move fast...
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Sheri Grunska
- Apr 16, 2019
- 5 min
Am I Crazy For Starting A Horse Boarding Business?
Thinking about starting a horse boarding business? Have you asked yourself the big question...Am I crazy? If you haven't asked yourself...
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Sheri Grunska
- Mar 18, 2019
- 6 min
The Silent Power Struggle Between The Barn Owner And The Trainer
There are many things about owning and running a boarding barn that are wonderful but there are also things that can make the job very...
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Sheri Grunska
- Mar 13, 2019
- 4 min
Why Do We Do It?
Why do we do it? Why do we endure extreme frigid temperatures for months on end and now a huge warm up, heavy rains and thaw which will...
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Sheri Grunska
- Mar 9, 2019
- 6 min
How To Make Sure A Potential Client Is A Good Fit For Your Boarding Stable
Just like a horse needs to be a good fit for your boarding stable, the barn needs to be a good fit for the owner of the horse as well....
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Sheri Grunska
- Feb 4, 2019
- 5 min
When A Boarder's Needs Change - It Will Affect Your Business
Once your barn is established and you have a clear understanding of how you want to run it, your job will become so much easier. You...
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