Cyber security

It doesn’t matter what software you use – we’re all processing info on a daily basis so we need to be aware of the problems and try and get a basic understanding. Employ an IT expert With the GDPR (Data Protection looming in May 2018) it makes sense to get the help of a professional […]

Offsite backups

There was a time when the word “Offsite backups” sent confusing shakes down the spine not quite knowing, how, what and where things were going, stored and secured. If we look at the big players in online storage it seems that they’ve certainly got a better setup and understanding than all of us put together […]

How to get better equestrian employees

One of the biggest problems many of you face is staffing and more specifically finding quality equestrian employees.  Most of the riding centres we deal with have encountered problems at some point with staff that are unreliable, under-skilled and un-inspired. Don’t feel too despondent.   There are some really committed, hardworking and enthusiastic riding instructor, grooms, riders […]

Is your horse insured

It strikes me that for every highly responsible horse rider, sharer or owner there must be a high number of irresponsible ones who toy with danger every time they ride out! Being insured is not just about having your vet bills paid when colic surgery is needed.   The insurance you get for rider and […]

Not on my Yard Anti Bullying Campaign

If you see anyone suffering with low self esteem, a lack of confidence, shyness then why not step up and become a friend!   With a world of cyber socialites it is easier than ever to become locked out and this needs to change. Tudor Rose Equines have chosen to spread the word and stand […]

Coping with Brexit

Since it was decided to leave the EU the country has been divided in mind and spirit, but for many small businesses the biggest hit has been a financial one. The Euro and Dollar exchange rate has taking a real whack and anyone importing is already facing the need to increase prices by 20% to […]

Cyber attacks are on the increase

PC security is something we all know about but don’t really consider as not many people  have been hard hit by the dark web bandits that send out their evil software to do real damage, but a recent attack on one of our riding centres has changed that forever. A ransomware attack on a riding centre […]

Does data analysis really matter to your business?

Most of you are tied up with running the business and focussing on the immediate, but anyone in the know will tell you that the future is where it’s at and to get there you need to plan. Being able to analyse the data held within your booking system is crucial if you are going […]

Implementing change in your riding centre

The Change Process There are three main stages to the change process. These are summarised below: Initiation – The process leading up to the change. Implementation – The first experiences of change. Continuation – The changes become embedded.   Key elements of initiating change You will need to analyse the situation before you think about […]

Cloud or Not Cloud

I’ve been working with riding centres and equestrian business for over 12 years and in that time the evolution of The Cloud has gone from something of myth to reality. Saying that, it is still a solution that doesn’t suit everyone, no matter what the salesman from BT tells you so let me explain my […]