Full and part livery yard

Horse owners who work full time, can't care for their horse every day, or want good facilities near home.

A monthly fee per horse that varies by service level, with add-ons such as turnout, rugging, exercising, clipping and arena use.

• Strong horse care and welfare knowledge
• Early starts and physical work
• Managing people, staff and budgets

• Public liability, care, custody and control insurance, and employer's liability cover once you hire help
• Planning permission and change of use if the site isn't already a yard
• Tenancy or lease terms and what happens if the landlord sells
• Animal welfare responsibilities and a plan for vets, injuries and emergencies
• Fixed costs of rent, feed and bedding, which keep running when stables are empty
• Check with your council whether any licence applies to your activities

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £70,000, depending on the site, lease, stabling and equipment. Check tenancy or lease terms carefully before committing.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on how many horses you keep and the services you offer. Fixed costs such as rent, feed and bedding keep running when stables are empty.

Check planning permission and change of use if the site isn't already a yard. Also check insurance such as public liability, care, custody and control, and employer's liability if you hire, plus whether your council requires any licence.