In this 100th episode of the Stall and Stable show, Helena welcomes back Nikki Alvin-Smith, GP dressage trainer and breeder, to talk business. Their conversation this time is about marketing your horse business in the 21st century. What things do horse professionals (and all small business owners, actually) need to keep in mind as they start or grow their businesses. It’s a really informative conversation, so listen in!
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EP 99: The Benefits of Boarding
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In this return to 2020, Helena chats with return guest, Terry Golson, of the Cooperative Horse, about Terry’s move to a new boarding barn that turned out to be quite the surprise for her and her ridiculously cute, sweet, and well-trained American Paint Horse, Tonka.
“Terry is one of my favorite people to talk with because she’s not just a horse lover, she’s also an animal behavior expert who’s done amazing things with her own horse, as well as her clients’ horses.”
Join Helena and Terry as they explore why boarding can be the ideal situation for some horse owners. Listen in!
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EP 98: 12 Tips for Spring Sanity
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Spring is here and the grass is green! Ish. If, like me, you’re gearing up to do all the things you’ve been waiting two years and all winter to do, I have some tips to help ensure you’re on the right path to achieving your goals. Whether you own or manage a commercial barn or keep horses at home, these tips are good reminders for getting things in order so you save precious time that you can otherwise spend riding and playing with your ponies. Listen in!
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Insulin Disregulation in Horses
EP 97: Behind the Scenes with American Stalls
“The devil is in the details,” they say. That may be true, but we believe the details are the key to healthy horses and happy barn staff. Details like rust-resistant stall components, metals that stand the test of time, and mindfully designed barns that support healthy animals and efficient workflows.
In this episode, American Stalls CEO, Yash Balasaria, and Helena talk about the details of barn components that can make life in the barn even better. Listen in and learn!
EP 96: Understanding Our Horses’ Behavior
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This was going to be an episode about boosting your clinic revenue, but after Monday’s appointment with my veterinary specialist, this episode is about The Great Misunderstanding. It all starts with horses who don’t cooperate. So, if you have a horse who is difficult to handle, has buck that just won’t go away, shies at some unseen boogeyman in the arena, or has a poor work ethic, this is the episode for you. So, listen in!
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Prevalence of Ulcers in Performance Horses
EGUS Treatment, Prevention, and Management with Prof. Ben Sykes, Ph.D.
Roles of Learning Theory and Ethology in Equitation
HORSE BRAIN, HUMAN BRAIN, Janet L. Jones, Ph.D.
Assessment of Ridden Horse Behavior
On Positive Reinforcement vs Negative Reinforcement
Trainers Who Use Conscientious Training Methods