Linda Finstad's Blog (38)

#Life Hack - How to Attract More Customers to your Saddlery Store

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It’s no secret we live in the information age.

In fact we are bombarded with “information” every day in the form of e-mails, messages, pop up ads on-line courses and pod casts even blogs.

I am sure much of the information contained in…

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Added by Linda Finstad on February 23, 2016 at 9:30am — No Comments

Free lesson plan for Riding Instructors

Riding instructors are hard working, dedicated women and men who want to inspire their students to grow, learn and become better horsemen and women. 

They are willing to work long hours every weekend for sure, in all kinds of weather. Very often for extremely low wages. 

Yet they love their job and wouldn't trade it for any other…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 18, 2016 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Horse-Watchers recipe for Happiness

You need:

  • – One frosty winter morning with a glorious sunrise painting soft warm rays across the snow
  • – A warm parka and cozy boots 
  • – A large go mug of coffee and baileys
  • – A large pasture surrounded by trees covered with morning dew frost 
  • – A herd of hairy horses 
  • – Several mounds of sweet, hay beckoning the herd to come for…
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Added by Linda Finstad on January 17, 2016 at 3:00pm — No Comments

How I made $50,000 Teaching Equine Behaviour

http://www.thehorsewatcher.com

Sounds too good to be true 

Well it isn't 

And I am going to explain how you too can increase your business without the…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 12, 2016 at 11:20am — No Comments

Best Ever Marketing Tip for Equine Businesses



FREE Marketing action that really works!!

It works because it's FREE

That “Free” word really grabs our attention – that is because we all like to get something for nothing.

It is a universal fact of life – no exceptions.

So how can Equine Business owners use that knowledge to their advantage and ultimately increase their customer base and bottom line?

Good question  - I am glad you…

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Added by Linda Finstad on October 10, 2015 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Simple fund raising idea for equine charities and rescue centres

How to increase charitable donations



Engage your potential sponsors and educate the public about your cause.



 



I hope I got your attention



And you have a few minutes to read through this simple action plan that will increase cash flow into your charity.



Its incredibly easy and you already have everything you need to get started…

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Added by Linda Finstad on August 21, 2015 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Horse People are a Little strange?

 No argument there  - although our behavior is only strange to Non horsey people

Have you ever wondered just How Many “Strange” people are out there and if we are all in some way connected.

Lets do the;  Six Degrees of Seperation Experiment

To see…

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Added by Linda Finstad on March 21, 2015 at 10:29am — 1 Comment

What is Horse Watching?

In life there are very few things that are both New and Free

But Horse Watching is one of them.

 

There is Bird watching and Whale watching so why not put a name to something horse lovers have been doing for centuries –…

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Added by Linda Finstad on March 20, 2015 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

My Letter from "The Queen of England"

For the past two years I have been working on a huge project

“The Equine Heritage Exhibit”

The purpose of this project was to create a permanent record of all the breeds of horses in Alberta.

It was entrusted to me – to locate – photograph and document as many as possible over two years.  My original list had 40 different breeds, however by the end of the project I had photographed 60 different breeds of horses that are actively being bred here in Alberta, plus…

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Added by Linda Finstad on February 20, 2011 at 1:25pm — 2 Comments

Top Photo Locations in Edmonton





One question I get asked quite often is, "Where should we go for our portraits?" To help with planning your outdoor portraits or family photo session, here are a few suggested photo locations from…
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Added by Linda Finstad on February 2, 2011 at 9:11am — No Comments

So you want to be an Equine Photographer

Equine photography is one of the lesser known, though nonetheless still popular forms of photography. For those of you who do not know what it is, Equestrian Photography is the Photography of Horses, both in their natural surroundings and in competitive situations.

Equestrian Photography can be divided into 2 categories:

1.  Competitive Equestrian…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 16, 2011 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Easy mmoney for Equine Establishments

If you have a riding school or equine business - you have to read this article!

 

I want to tell you about a way Equine businesses can both increase revenue and attract new clients to their premises without it costing them a penny.

It is a way for them to utilize what they already have and offer…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 11, 2011 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Are Zebra’s Equines?

A Horse a horse my kingdom for a horse cried Richard 111 in Shakespeareplay, but would he has been happy with a Zebra?

Probably not!  ButI certainly think they deserve a place in the Equine Heritage Exhibit.

The criteria of the project are to locate  -…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 10, 2011 at 8:24am — 1 Comment

The importance of the horse

“The greatest gift God gave mankind ------------- Was the Horse”

 

Horses are much more than a means of transport or beast ofburden they are integral to man discovering his purpose in life.

 

As a Christian woman I have always strived to live life withpurpose but discovering my purpose has been a life long…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 9, 2011 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Slice of Life – Photography – will Boost your Business

Everyone know that if you have a business of any kind – you really need to have a web site – it’s almost a pre requisite for business these days.

Your web site not only helps potential clients find you, but also do a little research about your company.

If you are reading this you are well aware that people not only search on line but they also compare.

If you are offering a “service” your potential…

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Added by Linda Finstad on December 30, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Human Body Language v Equine Body Language

Have you ever wondered why such a big strong animal like a horse would allow us puny humans to ride and dominate them.

 

Now don't give…

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Added by Linda Finstad on December 29, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

A Day in the Life of a Horse Show Photographer

I wanted to share this little glimpse into my life as Official show photographer because many people who have attended my Equine Photography Workshops have aspirations of one day  following my career path. And becoming a full time Equine Photographer.

A way of life I can wholeheartedly recommend if you love to work outdoors with horses and their…

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Added by Linda Finstad on December 17, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

How to accomplish 20 times as much in half the time

I read a little story the other day that really resonated with me and made me take a long hard look at how I live my life.

I want to share it with you

“There was once a busy shepherd girl, she spent her days rounding up stray sheep – her farther had taught her that if she focused on the strays the sheep would be safe.

One day her sister went out to the pasture to help her with the endless task, The sister asked - do all the sheep stray?

No answered the shepherd…

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Added by Linda Finstad on December 9, 2010 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

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