If you’ve ever refreshed your bank app on the 5th of the month, willing a boarder’s payment to just show up already — welcome to one of the least-fun parts of running a boarding barn. Late payments are common. They’re also expensive. Hay bills, farrier appointments, and utility bills don’t wait for your boarders to […]
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If you ask ten barn owners how they set their board rates, at least eight of them will say some version of the same thing: “I looked at what other barns in the area charge and picked a number close to that.” I get it — that feels safe. But here’s the problem: you have
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Tax season is stressful for most small business owners, but for equestrian business owners it can be especially complicated. Between the seasonality of the business, the mix of personal and professional horse-related expenses, and the sheer number of things you’re spending money on, it’s easy to miss deductions that could save you real money. I
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If you run a boarding barn, training facility, lesson program, or any kind of equestrian business, chances are you got into it because you love horses — not because you love spreadsheets. And that’s completely understandable. But the financial side of your business matters just as much as the barn management side. When the books
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Running an equestrian business is a labor of love. Between managing horses, clients, and everything in between, finances can easily fall to the bottom of the list. But ignoring your books doesn’t make them go away — it just makes them worse. Here are five signs it’s time to bring in some help. 1. You
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Horse shows are one of the most exciting parts of the equestrian lifestyle — but they’re also one of the most expensive. Between entry fees, stabling, shipping, and new equipment, the costs add up fast. The good news? If you’re running an equestrian business, many of those expenses are tax deductible. The key is knowing
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