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Comment by Linda Finstad on February 23, 2016 at 2:57pm

I know most people on here are too far away to attend but you can find out how this works by visiting the web site www.thehorsewatcher.com  

Its not a get rich quick scheme - it does require work - the good news is its not hard work 

Comment by Linda Finstad on February 23, 2016 at 2:56pm

Comment by Mary McGuire Smith on February 7, 2012 at 7:18pm

I would be very pleased if the members here would read my blog, and comment if you would like. The current post is titled "Are You Serious?" There are older posts about buying horses, clinic etiquette, and other dressage topics. I post to it rather often, so if you would like to be informed about new posts, click on the "join this site" button on the right. I would be honored to have you join--it is free. :-)  http://iridedressage.blogspot.com/

Comment by Patti Bartsch, Ph.D. on February 4, 2011 at 11:54am

Scheduling a clinic?  Consider adding a segment with a Certified Holistic Life & Wellness Coach who specializes in Equestrians.  For more information, visit www.NaturallyUnbridled.com. 

Comment by Jan Jollymour on December 18, 2010 at 10:07am

Hi, Martha:

 

My situation is very much like Mary's.  I own 20 acres, inclusive of my house, barn, and arena.  I had 2 lesson horses until recently, but have retired that part of the business. 

 

I have 2 clients who keep their horses (3 horses) with me, but I don't run a boarding barn.  The vast majority of my clients either have their own properties/facilities or board at other facilities.  In the spring/summer/fall my local clients travel to me for lessons, but in the winter months when the snowfall can be quick and dangerous, I travel to them instead.  I also travel throughout Western Canada and the Northwestern US to teach clinics at various facilities and for different groups and/or individuals.

 

My coaching insurance covers the few horses boarded on my property, my activities as a coach/trainer/organizer on my own property and on others, as well as extras like clinics I might choose to host at my personal facility.

 

The majority of coaches in BC either pay a surcharge to teach in boarding facilities, and/or lease stalls at externally owned facilities.  Very few of them lease all of a facility, and there can be several coaches operating their businesses out of the same facility. 

 

I hope this helps!

Comment by Mary McGuire Smith on December 8, 2010 at 7:04pm

I own a home and barn on five acres, and have one lesson horse (no boarders), and a standard dressage arena. My clients all keep their horses at various other facilities (or their own farms) where I have authorization to train/instruct from. I carry liability insurance that covers me wherever I teach, and I also do clinics throughout the Southeastern USA. I have never leased stalls out in a block, but many of my colleagues do. I think it depends on your own circumstances as a trainer/instructor. Good question! I look forward to the others' answers. It seems as though you are asking with a purpose--might I ask the reason? :-)

Comment by Martha Worts on December 8, 2010 at 11:47am

Hi Everyone,

I am just doing some research as to how coaches set up their businesses. Do most of you own the facility you teach out of? If not, what is common practice for renting a facility to run your business out of?

For example: Do you rent a block of stalls and then fill them with your clients? Do you rent the whole facility? Do you just pay on each stall you're using? Do you get a discount on stalls because you're providing a teaching service?

I'm just curious as to the best arrangement in these circumstances.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Comment by Mary McGuire Smith on August 10, 2010 at 10:33am

I tried to follow the link posted by Barbara a week or so ago, but it (still) takes me to a page explaining using the "alt" text stuff, and not William's blog...does it do this for others? I will try to access it another way.....

Comment by Jan Jollymour on August 10, 2010 at 9:59am

Thanks, Barbara! I find William's posts informative and thought provoking. I wish it was easier to forward things like that from Barnmice - my computer system really doesn't want to co-operate! I do send the links, though!

Comment by Barbara F. on July 17, 2010 at 7:48am

Super blog post by William Micklem today that I thought a lot of coaches might enjoy.
http://creators.ning.com/forum/topics/do-yourself-a-favor-add-the?x...

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