Services & Solutions for Equestrian Businesses

⚙️ Professional Operations Support for Equestrian Brands, Media & Growing Horse Businesses

This page is designed for equestrian-adjacent businesses that already operate professionally - and are feeling the operational strain that comes with growth, visibility, and higher-stakes decisions.

I work with equestrian brands, retailers, media and publishing companies, event organizations, and select rider-led businesses that need experienced, senior-level support behind the scenes - including operational oversight, decision support, and targeted research when clarity matters - without hiring or managing additional staff.

👥 Who This Is For

This page is for you if your equestrian business looks and operates like a business, not a hobby.

Common fits include:

🛍️ Equestrian brands & retailers (apparel, tack, supplements, lifestyle products)
📰 Media and publishing companies serving the horse industry
🎟️ Event-driven organizations and competition-related businesses
🏇 Elite riders and rider-led operations with sponsors, staff, and complex schedules

If your work involves deadlines, partners, contributors, customers, travel, evaluating opportunities, or events — this page is for you.

🔧 How I Support Equestrian Businesses

Equestrian businesses face a unique mix of seasonality, visibility, operational complexity — and decisions that carry reputational or financial weight.

My role is to bring structure, follow-through, and calm execution — while also supporting informed decision-making through practical research and risk-aware insight when needed.

I don’t replace your tools or rebuild what works.
I layer support on top of your existing operations so things run smoother, clearer, and more reliably.

Ongoing Executive Support for Equestrian Businesses

This is my primary offer for equestrian businesses that need consistent, senior-level support.

✔️ This is a strong fit if:

You’re carrying too many operational details yourself
Scheduling, communication, and follow-ups live in your head
You’re managing vendors, partners, or sponsors and need reliable follow-through
You want support that can also surface questions, risks, or gaps before they become problems
You value professionalism, discretion, and clear boundaries

📋 What’s included:

Executive inbox and calendar management with prioritization and follow-ups
Scheduling and travel coordination around events, campaigns, and appearances
Ongoing communication with advertisers, sponsors, vendors, partners, and collaborators
Tracking deadlines, deliverables, and commitments so nothing slips
Support for launches, campaigns, and industry events
Coordination across contributors, contractors, or internal teams
Light systems optimization within your existing tools
Context-aware research and information gathering to support decisions, planning, and execution

✨ Results you can expect:

Fewer dropped balls and less reactivity
Clear priorities and protected leadership time
Confidence that details, deadlines, communication — and decisions — are handled
A steady backend that supports growth

💰 Investment:
Ongoing support begins at $3,500 per month

Project-Based Support for Equestrian Operations

This option is designed for focused initiatives that need experienced execution without a long-term commitment.

🧩 Common projects include:

Show, event, or competition coordination
Product launches or seasonal campaigns
Operational clean-up or transition periods
Temporary executive coverage during busy cycles
Evaluating vendors, platforms, partnerships, or opportunities tied to a specific initiative

📌 What’s included:

Clearly scoped deliverables and timelines
Coordination of people, schedules, and logistics
Proactive communication and status updates
Issue-spotting, research, and problem-solving as things move
Clean wrap-up and handoff at project completion

✅ Results you can expect:

Projects completed without constant oversight
Less stress during high-demand periods
Cleaner operations and clearer decisions moving forward

💰 Investment:
Projects typically range from $1,500–$5,000+, depending on scope

Advisory, Systems & Strategic Support

This engagement is for equestrian businesses that want smoother operations — and clearer insight before making operational or strategic decisions — without adding more tools or complexity.

🔍 This is a good fit if:

Your systems feel heavier than they should
Information is scattered across tools or people
You’re evaluating changes, vendors, platforms, or growth opportunities
You want clearer workflows that support growth without guesswork

🛠️ What’s included:

Review of workflows, tools, and communication patterns
Identification of bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and operational risk
Strategic research and vetting related to systems, vendors, or initiatives
Recommendations to simplify and streamline operations
Optimization of existing systems and dashboards
Light automation and workflow improvements where appropriate
Documentation and handoff so improvements — and decisions — stick

🌱 Results you can expect:

Cleaner, more efficient operations
Fewer unknowns when making changes or investments
Less friction in day-to-day work
Systems that support growth instead of slowing it down

💰 Investment:
Advisory engagements begin at $1,500

📅 Let’s Talk

💬 Not sure what you need yet?
That’s okay. Many clients come in with a feeling that things are heavier than they should be — not a perfect brief.

Book a free Discovery Call and we’ll walk through what support makes sense.

📅 [Book Now]
📩 Or email me directly: melanie@theequinedesk.com