Horse training from your own property

Horse owners, breeders and competition riders who want a horse trained, or who want a professional to prepare it for sale or an event.

Weekly or monthly training fees that usually include board, with extras for competition coaching, float transport and sales preparation.

• Strong riding and training experience, ideally in one discipline
• Horse care and feeding knowledge
• Organising daily routines for several horses
• Honest, clear communication with owners

• Council planning and zoning approval for commercial horse activity, rules vary by council and state
• Public liability insurance plus care, custody and control cover for horses in your care
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, check your state scheme
• Biosecurity and disease risks, check your state's guidance on equine diseases such as Hendra virus
• Large ongoing costs for feed, farrier, vet and property upkeep before income is steady
• Injury to you or a horse, have clear written terms with owners

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your existing land, yards, arena and equipment. Ongoing feed, farrier, vet and property upkeep costs add up before income is steady.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many horses you take in and for how long. These are estimates, and they assume at least about 35 hours of work a week.

Check council planning and zoning approval for commercial horse activity, as rules vary by council and state. Also check public liability and care, custody and control insurance, workers compensation if you hire, and your state's biosecurity guidance such as Hendra virus.