#164 For the Love of Horses and the Hate of Paperwork—With James Dexter of Stable Pro

Ever feel like your brain is overloaded with everything but actually riding your horse? If you’re a trainer—or even just a client who’s lived through the chaos—you know exactly what I’m talking about. Managing the business side of training horses is a full-time job in itself.

Today, I’m bringing on James Dexter, a lifelong horseman who grew up ranching in Nevada and has seen it all firsthand. After watching too many great trainers burn out from the business stress, James decided enough was enough—and STABLE Pro was born.

STABLE Pro is the business tool every trainer wishes they had years ago—and today, James is sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of creating it, why it matters so much for mental clarity, and how it’s changing the game for trainers and clients alike.

If you’re ready to ride with a little less chaos (and a lot more focus), this episode’s for you.

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Tune in to Hear: James’ story of growing up ranching, showing, and what finally pushed him to build STABLE Pro.

🎙️ How trainers (and their families!) were drowning in paperwork, stress, and late-night invoices—and how it didn’t have to be that way.

🎙️ How STABLE Pro helps trainers automate invoices, track trips, manage horses, and free up brain space.

🎙️The “mental load” no one talks about in the horse world—and why tackling it matters just as much as training your horse.

🎙️ Why being organized isn’t just about admin—it’s about showing up with more focus, energy, and confidence.

🎙️ Real stories of how STABLE Pro is making life easier for trainers and clients (and yes… even saving a few marriages along the way!).

🎙️ What’s coming next for STABLE Pro—and how the horse world is finally catching up to modern business tools.

Questions We Cover:

🎯What made James realize the horse industry desperately needed a tool like STABLE Pro?

🎯 How does mental overload hurt trainers (and their horses)?

🎯 What’s the one feature James is most proud of?

🎯 How can better organization improve show day confidence?

🎯 Why does James believe even small trainers and barns can benefit from better systems?

🎯 What’s next for the future of equine business management?

Meet James Dexter: James Dexter is a lifelong horseman, carrying on his family’s multi-generational ranching legacy at Fifty Horse Ranch. After seeing how business stress was stealing the joy from horse training, he founded STABLE Pro to help trainers stay organized, lighten their mental load, and get back to doing what they love most—riding and training with confidence.

Connect with James: Follow James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stable_pro/ and check out everything STABLE Pro can do at https://stablepro.us/ !

Extra Resources:

• 🎯 5 Days to Confident Competitor. Stop ‘show nerves’ and saddle up with swagger! https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/ 

• 🎯 Resilient Reiner Academy → The confidence to win so you ride like you belong. Sign up here!  https://www.nicoleburnettcoaching.com/resilientreineracademy 

• 🎯 Get Free Weekly Mental Coaching Tips → Join my email list! Subscribe here

🎧 Now, hit play & let’s celebrate these incredible wins together!