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Equine Business Network

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The Equine Business Network (EBN) provides horse-industry professionals with online horse business resources focused on liability, business finance, marketing, and insurance.

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My Horse University (MHU) was established in 2005 at Michigan State University, the pioneer land-grant university with nationally ranked programs in equine science and management. MHU brings research and knowledge from world-renowned experts to online courses and products. MHU’s courses provide a comprehensive and convenient learning experience for horse enthusiasts throughout the world.

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Equine Business Resources – Business vs. Hobby

Is your horse operation a business or a hobby? The easiest way to determine whether your operation is a hobby or a business is to start with a few fundamental questions: What is your product or service? Define what you are selling, what will generate income, how many...

Equine Business Resources – Employee Requirements

It doesn't matter what the employee is called (agent, partner, independent contractor, etc.), and it doesn't matter how payment is made to them or how many hours a week they work. But anyone who performs services for another person has now initiated an...

Equine Business Resources – Insurance for Equine Businesses

Insurance protects horse owners and users against negligence and liability. A good insurance policy is needed for any horse business to protect from the cost of defending itself in court and to protect from lawsuits. Before purchasing an insurance policy on your...

Equine Business Resources – Best Practices for a Safe and Efficient Equine Facility

Best Practices: A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means, and that is used as a benchmark. A "best" practice can evolve to become better as improvements are discovered. - Wikipedia How to Improve the Safety...

Equine Business Network Articles

Are you looking for information regarding equine businesses? Need some basic information regarding services, contracts, insurance or liability? Check out the following peer-reviewed articles for business guidance. This information is provided by university experts to...

Equine Business Network Information and Webcast Recordings

Welcome to the Equine Business Network (EBN), which provides horse-industry professionals with online horse business resources focused on liability, business finance, marketing, and insurance. You will find peer-reviewed business guidance provided by university...

Equine Business Resources – The Real Cost of Owning a Horse

Important questions to ask yourself before purchasing a horse: Why do you want a horse? What will you use this horse for? Pleasure, show, breeding stock, work horse, racing, etc. How are you going to care for the horse's daily needs? Where will you keep the horse? At...

Equine Business Resources – Economic Equine Outlook

There are many indications of market saturation due to overproduction and the loss of the slaughter option for unwanted horses. Most horse shelters and rescues are full. University donations of horses are at an all-time high, and most horses are being turned...

Equine Business Resources – Liabilites and Waivers

Equine Activity Liability Acts (EALA): These acts prevent an equine activity sponsor, professional, or others from being sued if a participant who engages in an equine activity suffers an injury, death, or damage done from an inherent risk. These laws include...