Horse & Rider

How (and Why) To Find A Trainer

I once tried to save money by building my own hotrod, rather than hiring a pro to help me, or to help me find one that was ready to go. The result? I ended up struggling for three years to build it, and spending twice the money it would’ve cost me to either get professional help or have a pro help me buy a ready-made car. (I also lost money when I sold the one I built.)

What’s the Point?

Why the hotrod anecdote? Because I often see people try to do the same thing with horses. Rather than hiring a professional

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