The Heart & Soul

Why God and My Marriage Needed To Come First Before My Horse Business

Sep 13, 20205 min read

Why God and My Marriage Needed To Come First Before My Horse Business

The story I am about to tell you is not a new story at all. In fact, I would venture to say that my story has happened to the majority of...

Has Covid-19 Opened Your Eyes To How Burned Out You Are In Your Horse Business?

Sheri Grunska

May 29, 20204 min read

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...

Unprecedented times with our horse boarding stables

Sheri Grunska

Mar 29, 20204 min read

Unprecedented times with our horse boarding stables

I along with every other barn owner across the world has had to make some very difficult decisions over the last two weeks regarding our...

What Is It About This Business That Makes It So Personal?

Sheri Grunska

Jul 9, 20196 min read

What Is It About This Business That Makes It So Personal?

I was talking to a woman the other day who owns a boarding stable and my heart ached as I heard the discouragement in her voice. She had...

What Was Your Life Like Before Horses And Working With Them?

Sheri Grunska

Jul 6, 20193 min read

What Was Your Life Like Before Horses And Working With Them?

I thought today's post would be a fun topic to talk about. What was your life like before horses and working with them? I am honored to...

Conquering Your Fears And Self-Doubt As You Become A Professional Horsewoman

Sheri Grunska

Jun 26, 20195 min read

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...

The Empty Hay Mow - Still Waiting For Hay

Sheri Grunska

Jun 19, 20192 min read

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...

Surviving The First Year Of Boarding Other People's Horses

Sheri Grunska

Jun 18, 20196 min read

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...

Am I Crazy For Starting A Horse Boarding Business?

Sheri Grunska

Apr 16, 20195 min read

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...

Sheri Grunska

Mar 13, 20194 min read

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...

10 Things Every Woman Should Know Before Starting A Horse Business

Sheri Grunska

Feb 16, 20197 min read

10 Things Every Woman Should Know Before Starting A Horse Business

I have always been crazy about horses and working in the horse industry seemed like the perfect way to make a living. I know that for...

Happy New Year! - New Beginnings For The Year Ahead

Sheri Grunska

Jan 1, 20194 min read

Happy New Year! - New Beginnings For The Year Ahead

As I reflect on the last year and look forward to the new year, I couldn't help but reminisce a bit about my youth and my dreams that...

The Perfect Gift For The Barn Owner/Manager This Christmas!

Sheri Grunska

Dec 1, 20184 min read

The Perfect Gift For The Barn Owner/Manager This Christmas!

Christmas is only a few weeks away and again I am running behind on shopping for gifts and sending cards. The weather here in Wisconsin...

When Did I Become The Crabby Barn Owner?

Sheri Grunska

Nov 8, 20185 min read

When Did I Become The Crabby Barn Owner?

I have always considered myself an easy going person that was until we started our horse boarding business! Now if I have your attention...

It Takes Courage, Perseverance And Faith To Live Out Your Dreams

Sheri Grunska

Nov 1, 20184 min read

It Takes Courage, Perseverance And Faith To Live Out Your Dreams

It is early Sunday morning and the house is quiet except for me making coffee. This is my favorite time to write and my head always seems...

Our Boarding Stable Now Comes With Starbucks & Free WIFI!

Sheri Grunska

Oct 23, 20183 min read

Our Boarding Stable Now Comes With Starbucks & Free WIFI!

The times are definitely changing and I am the first to admit that it can become overwhelming when I think about all the things that need...

Raising Your Family While Raising Your Horse Business.

Sheri Grunska

Oct 16, 20183 min read

Raising Your Family While Raising Your Horse Business.

If David and I did what makes sense to most people we would have started our boarding business years before we decided to have children....

Horses, Friendship And A Much Needed Kidney Donation

Sheri Grunska

Oct 5, 20186 min read

Horses, Friendship And A Much Needed Kidney Donation

When we built our boarding facility many years ago I had no idea how much my life would change. I thought it was only about the horses in...

The Sacrifices You Will Make In Your Horse Business

Sheri Grunska

Sep 16, 20182 min read

The Sacrifices You Will Make In Your Horse Business

I never truly realized all the sacrifices that came with starting and running your own business. From the moment you decide to start the...

Is It Possible To Have A Close Friendship With A Client?

Sheri Grunska

Aug 12, 20186 min read

Is It Possible To Have A Close Friendship With A Client?

This is a subject that I believe most professional horsewomen will experience sometime in their career. It is probably one of the most...

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