Paddock and field hire for horse owners

Local horse owners without their own land, riding hobbyists, and owners wanting a cheaper, quieter alternative to a full livery yard.

Monthly rent per horse or per field, with optional extras such as a hacking route, storage for tack or a trailer parking space.

• Basic knowledge of horses and grazing
• Practical fencing and land upkeep
• Friendly, clear dealings with customers

• Check whether you need planning permission or a change of use for the land, and speak to your local council
• Check your tenancy, lease or mortgage allows you to rent the land to others
• Public liability insurance, and check what customers must cover with their own insurance
• Overgrazing and poor ground can harm horses, so limit numbers per acre
• Check whether business rates or tax changes apply to your land

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the state of your fencing, water supply and land. These are estimates, so check what your own field needs before you advertise.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on how much land you have and how many owners you take. Estimates start at about 3 hours a week, as owners do the daily care.

Check whether you need planning permission or a change of use, and that your tenancy, lease or mortgage allows it. Also check public liability insurance, limit horse numbers per acre to avoid overgrazing, and ask about business rates or tax changes.