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We’re super excited to be partnering with @equinebuzz on their monthly features bringing Arizona area equipreneurs into the spotlight! 

March 2016, Written by Lexi Hartmann (@bigbaysocial)

Sometimes your horse needs a vacation just as much as you do. For you, that might mean relaxing on the beach, or sipping hot cocoa by a fireplace in a mountain cabin somewhere. For your horse, there’s nothing better than grazing on acres and acres of lush green pasture and, well, just being a horse. That’s exactly what Prescott area “equipreneur” Kim McElroy of Broken Horn D Ranch had in mind when searching for a good use for her land. And she has a lot of land - 140 acres to be precise.

Kim and Broken Horn D Ranch offer pasture boarding for retirees, layups, as well as horses looking for an extended vacation. The Prescott location is ideal for doing just that; with mild seasons and comfortable temperatures year round. Hay is fed in addition to the pasture’s native grasses, as well as salt and water troughs with floats. Farrier work and de-worming are also provided. A show barn with wash rack, arena, and all the amenities is also available.

“Our set up is ideal for the absentee owner wanting his or her horse(s) to experience life as a horse should, while still having professional supervision” explains Kim “We have many repeat customers who send their horses back every summer, to get them out of the Phoenix heat.”

Kim has a BA in Equestrian Studies from Lake Erie College, and she’s been a professional trainer for over 34 years. Not only has she studied in England, but she’s trained with many Olympic veterans in many disciplines including dressage, eventing, hunters, jumpers, cutting horses, versatility ranch horses, and even driving. She also does a little judging when she has time. As if that all weren’t enough, Kim and her husband also raise 100% grass fed Criollo beef, and they sell their meat direct to the consumer. They have eight of their own horses, which they use right on the ranch to work the cattle. They are both lifelong horsemen, and love caring for animals!

For more information on Kim McElroy or Broken Horn D Ranch, take a look at their premium level listing over on EquineBuzz.com.

About this Feature

In the spirit of elevating “equipreneurs” everywhere, Equine Buzz is proud to be partnering with Lexi Hartmann of Big Bay Social to bring horse professionals across the state into the spotlight. Each month we’ll be teaming up to give you the opportunity to get to know a little more about some of the wonderful horse businesses that call Arizona home. It’s all about building community, so if you know someone who you think should be featured, just let us know! For more information on @bigbaysocial, a Phoenix based social media and digital marketing consultancy focusing on equestrian small business, visit their EquineBuzz.com premium listing. 

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An important social media lesson from last week's Winning Wednesday feature on equestrian brand Pony Glam. Driving traffic to a property that you own, such as a website or blog, is vital for the success of any digital marketing campaign. Full story at: http://ow.ly/XOdzp

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We're kicking off ‪#‎WinningWednesday‬ - Equipreneurs Winning at Social Media Vol. 1 TOMORROW with homegrown North Carolina equestrian brand Pony Glam, the maker of Hoof Hi-Lites! We'll chat with founder Andrea, and learn how she's used and continues to use social media to grow PG into the next big thing on the circuit. Stay tuned.

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Social media is, surprise, social! For today's ‪#‎WhatToTweetToday‬, be a community builder by sharing someone else's content. It could be one of your favorite equestrian brands, or another local horse business. No matter who it is, don't forget to give credit where credit is due by including the company's username and/or a link to their profile.

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We can't truly predict the future, but we can create it. How cool is that? Entrepreneurship is, by nature, creative. Choose to create your future and the future of your business with every step you take and let every action and decision bring you one step closer to a future you'd like to be a part of

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Wondering what to tweet today? Let your followers into your day to day world with a random selfie and share to tumblr, Instagram, and Twitter. #whattotweettoday

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Let me tell you a funny story about Impostor Syndrome.

Turns out, it can affect your riding too. I'll never forget the moment I realized this. It was right after the big fancy blue neck ribbon had been secured around Dante's neck and the music began for the victory gallop. I caught myself thinking "Holy crap. I have to gallop. I'm not sure I can gallop."

I thought this immediately after having won medal finals.‪ #‎ImpostorSyndromeSucks‬ ‪#‎OfCourseICanGallop‬ ‪#‎ImAnEqPrincess‬