Equestripreneur - EQPR

02/12/2025

Nothing makes us more proud than happy clients and their horses! Join the EQPR community and experience the benefits for yourself!

02/10/2025

I am a huge fan of routines. Ask my family - they can pretty much tell you what day of the week I go to the grocery store, when I write my blog posts or build new resources, what time of day I typically clean stalls on the farm. The list goes on. Why? Because this reduces my cognitive load and frees up more space for me to be present when working with my horses and clients. It enables me to prepare for what I can predict and be more easy-going about the things I can't. Heck, even if I miss a day because of something unexpected, I don't beat myself up. I'd say if I hit my daily routine 9 out of 10 days, or even 4 out of 5, I'm doing pretty darn well and still making great strides toward that envisioned future.

On top of that, it helps me simply "get started". I take the time at least once a week (usually Fridays for work and Sundays for my home life) to break my goals into small tasks and build them into my daily routine for consistency and progress. Heck, even my new blog content is often on my radar a month in advance so that when I sit down to write I can focus on what I want to say about a topic instead of trying to determine what that topic will be.

Any horse trainer knows this is also a big part of how we train horses. We look at the big picture, break things into daily training, and go from there. The next thing we know, a few months or years down the road, we have a well-started c**t or we've moved to the next level of our discipline. That consistency is the key.

Grab a piece of paper and pen or open our notes app. Take a look at your life. What are some of your goals for the future and how can you break them down to fit progress into your daily (or almost daily) routine? I can't wait to see your future unfold as a result.

02/10/2025

Too true for all sports - horseback riding is no exception.

02/07/2025

Join us on February 10th at 10:00 AM for our "Build Your Networking Skills" workshop! Discover the importance of networking in the equine industry, explore different relationship types, and learn how to stay connected effectively. You will also receive a takeaway worksheet to help you keep track of all your networking efforts! Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional connections. Check out our website for all the details: https://www.equestripreneur.com/event-details/february-workshop-build-your-networking-skills

02/07/2025

It's easy to start questioning your own expertise when struggling to build clientele for your business. But the problem isn't you! Most likely you have not tapped into the resources your business needs to thrive. Our tried and true methods are designed to fill your client list! We know you love your business, and want to see it benefit other people. Let us help you!

02/05/2025

I want to see your equine business thrive, and I'm here to help you through every step of the way! Whether you are a seasoned business owner, or a new entrepreneur, I have the expertise and resources to help your business thrive.

02/03/2025

The first EQPR Monthly Newsletter went out this morning. Did you miss it? Be sure to get on the list (sign up in the footer on the EQPR website: https://www.equestripreneur.com/)

Topics included:
- Free Workshop and Coaching details
- New Blog Posts you might have missed
- An introduction to the brand new "Resources" page at EQPR
- An invite to the EQPR Private Facebook group for Equine Industry Pros, and
- An introduction to EQPR's coaching programs

Don't miss out! Get yourself signed up for the next one.

Equestripreneur is a membership-based community tailored for instructors, trainers & barn managers; open to all equine business leaders. Centered around Connection, Camaraderie, and Coaching

02/01/2025

Getting to work with you and do what I love every single day has been so rewarding to me. What is the best part for you?

01/30/2025

Running a horse business shouldn't feel like going it alone. Whether you're teaching lessons in the rain or managing facility maintenance, you're facing unique industry challenges. Wouldn't it be nice to have experienced mentors and fellow professionals in your corner?
The Herd at EQPR brings together passionate equine entrepreneurs who understand exactly what you're going through. Get monthly coaching, workshops, templates, and a supportive community that helps you solve real business challenges.
Enrollment is open NOW!
https://www.equestripreneur.com/memberships

01/28/2025

This month on our blog, I've discussed many of the strategies and procedures to keep your facility and program organized. My new blog post highlights simple procedures you can establish in your barn and with your students. One of the easiest ways to empower clients (and not drive yourself nuts) is to create clear and easy expectations surrounding use of your tack room and various barn items through easy-to-follow processes and structures. Check out the new blog post: https://www.equestripreneur.com/post/managing-belongings-in-your-barn

01/25/2025

Burnout is very real in the horse world. Many of us get into teaching or training for the love of the horse. This heart-centric work makes it harder to say "No", to put up boundaries, and to see when these blurred lines begin to take a toll on us. Instead of reaching the point where you have no energy left to give, put systems in place now to protect future you!

Not sure what to do but know you may be getting a little (or a lot) burned out? Want help figuring out solutions for your life and business? Let's brainstorm what will fit into the uniqueness of your day-to-day together. I’m here to help. Set up a coaching one-on-one call with Kristin today.

01/23/2025

Hindsight is always 20/20. Take a moment to reflect on some lessons you've learned!

01/21/2025

A barn first aid kit is critical to protecting your animals, your clients, and your business. In my new blog post, I walk you through the key items to include in your first aid kit to be prepared for all kinds of situations and emergencies. Is there anything you like to include in your first aid kit that wasn't mentioned? Read the new blog post: https://www.equestripreneur.com/post/barn-first-aid-kit

01/18/2025

Join us on January 21, 2025 for a FREE virtual workshop to build your strategy for your equine business! Connect with other equine business leaders, and set your goals for 2025 and beyond. Sign up now: https://www.equestripreneur.com/event-details/january-workshop-build-your-strategy-for-2025-and-beyond

01/17/2025

Horses, unlike humans, are non-verbal communicators. From an early age both their nature and their nurture response is to be attuned to all of the nonverbal cues in their surroundings. This includes, other horses, you as a horse professional, their owners, and the students in their care.

As a result, I teach empathy by explaining the how and why behind horses’ actions in my interactions with students, clients, and customers. You can do the same. It will ultimately help support better relationships and understanding between your clients/customers and their horses and between what you are doing with their horse and them.