BEHAVIOR & EDUCATION
In this new episode of Barns by Blackburn, Helena and John Blackburn discuss the the pros and cons of different slopes for barn roofs. Which pitch ratio works best for managing heat, wind, and beauty. Listen in!
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We are back this week with another episode in my HRN Host Series on Happy Horsekeeping. This time, I have a long chat with FEI dressage rider, trainer, and business owner, Reese Koffler Stanfield. Reese is the co-host of the Dressage Radio Show, the official podcast of the United States Dressage Federation. Reese tells us all about her wonderful farm Kentucky, her business model, and how she defines success, so listen in!
NOTE: This conversation was recorded back in November of 2021.
This episode is brought to you by Lucas Equine Equipment
When it comes to the business, horse people struggle. Many of us are animal people first, business people second. In fact, I would argue that most horse professionals are not in business by choice, but by necessity.
The fact of the matter is, we need to pay our own bills and we need to be around horses all the time. It’s a marriage of love and need. But it’s not often a happy marriage. Consider this episode as a stand-in marriage counselor, offering tips for making your business life and your horse life get along as best they can through professionalism in the equestrian workplace. Listen in!
Welcome to Stall and Stable’s new series called Barns with Blackburn, featuring renowned architect and author, John Blackburn. In this series, John shares his expansive knowledge about farm planning, design, and construction. From the basics of site selection, to details that make barns safe, beautiful, and highly functional for our needs. Our goal is to leave you both inspired and informed, so listen in!
This episode is brought to you by Blackburn Architects.
This episode is brought to you by: Lucas Equine Equipment.
What do you do when all your favorite horse people are gathering at one place, 1200 miles away, to share ideas and new methods for training horses, but the new COVID variant is raging in every state on the eastern seaboard, monster snow storms are brewing, and flights have become an expensive health risk?
You get in your car and you. just. drive.
In this episode, Helena shares her solo road trip from Rhode Island to Ocala, Florida, where she met up with Shawna Karrasch, Tik Maynard, Glenn and Jennifer Hebert, Chelsea Canedy, and the best of all, Gracie Bee. From next-level clicker training to business brainstorming, this was a trip worth taking and sharing… so listen in!
Many thanks to our other wonderful sponsors: Tangent Materials and American Harvest.
Photo: Grace and Shawna working on liberty leading with a young mare.
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