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...
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Sheri Grunska
- Nov 2, 2018
- 6 min
The Truth About Blanketing And Your Boarding Business
What a long winter it has been! During this time of year I will get many questions regarding blanketing and how to charge for this...
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Sheri Grunska
- Nov 1, 2018
- 4 min
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...
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Sheri Grunska
- Oct 23, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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Sheri Grunska
- Oct 16, 2018
- 3 min
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....
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Sheri Grunska
- Oct 14, 2018
- 6 min
Boarding Stables - The Core Of The Equine Industry
I am going to come right out and say it. The boarding stable (no matter the size) is greatly undervalued as an important part of the...
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Sheri Grunska
- Oct 8, 2018
- 7 min
The Many Reasons A Boarder Will Leave Your Barn
One of the biggest shocks I experienced when we opened our boarding facility many years ago was the turnover of boarders. It was like we...
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Sheri Grunska
- Oct 5, 2018
- 6 min
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...
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Sheri Grunska
- Sep 29, 2018
- 5 min
The Many Challenges Of New Boarding Stable Ownership
After spending the last year talking with so wonderful people about their barns and the issues they are having, I really believe there is...
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Sheri Grunska
- Sep 26, 2018
- 5 min
We Are Out Of Toilet Paper Again!?
You don't know how many times over the years my husband has said to me, "We are out of toilet paper again!?" Not only do we run out of...
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Sheri Grunska
- Sep 17, 2018
- 8 min
Important Jobs Often Overlooked When Setting Board Rates
When we first opened our boarding facility years ago I wasn't sure how to set up my board prices for stall and outside board. I am going...
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Sheri Grunska
- Sep 16, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Sheri Grunska
- Sep 3, 2018
- 5 min
Asking A Trainer To Leave For The Betterment Of Your Barn
Let me start off today's post by telling you that I am not a trainer. For a very short time when I was a teenager I wanted to be a...
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Sheri Grunska
- Aug 13, 2018
- 8 min
I Have Failed Many Times And That Qualifies Me To Teach Barn Management!
They say that the best lessons in life happen from the mistakes we make and I agree wholeheartedly. Deciding to open a large horse...
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Sheri Grunska
- Aug 12, 2018
- 6 min
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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Sheri Grunska
- Jul 29, 2018
- 4 min
Why ProBarn Management Is Different
If you are looking for a website that talks about REAL barn management and the issues that can surround and consume a horse boarding...
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Sheri Grunska
- May 31, 2018
- 6 min
April 2018 - Record Blizzard, Horses And What I've Learned
Yesterday I was doing chores as normal in the morning when I found myself becoming overly emotional and even teary eyed. We had just...
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Sheri Grunska
- May 9, 2018
- 6 min
Poor Decisions Are Made When We Give Into Pressure!
Today's post is a must read for all barn owners and managers who are running a horse boarding business. It is about the pressure that...
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