One of the biggest complaints I hear from other barn owners is that they have boarders that don't clean up after themselves. There is...

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...

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...

Thinking about starting a horse boarding business? Have you asked yourself the big question...Am I crazy?  If you haven't asked yourself...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Charging a late fee is something that many boarding barns put in their contract but it is something that many barn owners have a...

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...

I have learned through experience that if you are not extremely clear about how you do things at your barn regarding the care of the...

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...

This is a post that I hope every barn owner, manager and boarder will read and it comes directly from my heart. I have been a boarder...

I was on Facebook the other day and read a post where this person was saying that it is impossible to make an honest living boarding...

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...

​What does a boarder do when they are boarding at a barn that doesn't provide the care that was promised?  I get asked this question a...

Transitioning from hobby farm to a real horse business is not as easy as it sounds.  Most people think that turning your passion and love...

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...

What do you do when your clients don't have boundaries and you are losing your privacy? If you are boarding horses and you live on the...

Owning and running a horse boarding facility is a great way to make a living but it comes with risks.  There are many financial risks...