rHerd for Barns
You’re holding a lot together — even when it looks fine from the outside.
Barns run on trust.
Trust in your staff.
Trust in routines.
Trust that what was supposed to get done… did.
Most days, that trust is supported by a patchwork of systems:
a notebook by the feed room, a group text that never stops buzzing, a whiteboard that tells part of the story — until someone’s off, something changes, or the day just gets away from you.
It works. Until someone’s off, something changes, or the day gets away from you.
rHerd gives that trust a shared place to live, so fewer things fall through the cracks.
Where Barns Feel the Strain — and Where rHerd Steps In
Running a barn means keeping a lot of people and moving parts in sync — barn staff, owners, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, and, of course, the horses themselves. Most barns make it work through experience, trust, and a patchwork of systems that evolve over time.
It’s not a crisis day. It’s a normal one.
Care gets done. Notes are left. Messages come in from different directions — staff, owners, trainers. Someone assumes someone else saw something.
By the end of the day:
Information lives in too many places to fully trust
Barn staff are doing their best, but don’t always have the full picture
Owners want reassurance, not more back-and-forth
Trainers and professionals need context, not another text
Barn leaders end up acting as the bridge between everyone
Nothing is “wrong.” But everything depends on people remembering, relaying, and reconnecting information.
When a Normal Day Start to Fray
What Changes When the Whole Barn Shares One System
rHerd gives the entire barn ecosystem — staff, managers, owners, and equine professionals — one shared place to stay aligned.
With rHerd:
Daily care and notes are visible across shifts and staff
Staff know where to look before they have to ask
Owners can stay informed without creating more work
Trainers and professionals have the context they need
Communication moves from reactive to reliable
You’re no longer the go-between. The system supports the relationships — instead of straining them.
Barn Owner & Manager View
Barn Staff View
Horse Owner View
Want to Help Shape What Comes Next?
Choose the level of involvement that works best for you right now.
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For barns that want early access and updates — without any extra commitment.
Early access as features roll out
Product updates and milestones
A front-row seat as rHerd grows
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For barns who want to actively shape rHerd during early releases.
Pilot barns:
Get hands-on access to early features
Receive high-touch onboarding and support
Share real-world feedback that influences design
Are recognized as founding collaborators
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For anyone who wants to help improve rHerd — even if they’re not ready to sign up yet.
Share what features matter most
Help us understand real barn workflows
Support tools that reduce burnout and improve care
Click here to take the feature survey (Anonymous. Takes about 5 minutes)