by Doug Emerson | May 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
An objective veterinary prepurchase exam and evaluation performed prior to money changing hands in a horse sale is an obvious choice for buyers. And while a prepurchase exam may be a “deal killer” for sellers, it limits future accusations of...
by Doug Emerson | Mar 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
You’re in a business rich in tradition. Thousands of years of horsemanship have sculpted the way you handle horses, ride and teach today. While good horsemanship practices don’t change, marketing methods do. You already know there is more to marketing now...
by Doug Emerson | Mar 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
When valuing a horse to sell or buy, who hasn’t wished for a Blue Book of Horses where you could plug in factors like: age, height, breed, sex, temperament, general health and show record and as an instant result, establish a market value? In the past, the value...
by Doug Emerson | Feb 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
I talked with a horseman recently whose job description includes the following: 150 nights away from home each year while travelling Tens of thousands of road miles each year to get work Work with hundreds of horses with unpredictable temperaments I don’t...
by Doug Emerson | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever been stuck on ice with a vehicle, you know how a small push, a few handfuls of sand or tire chains halt endless wheel spinning to move you easily on your way. When you think about dealing with slippery slopes on the farm, it’s all about the...
