Horse training from a small rented yard

Horse owners who want their horse trained while they are away or busy, competition riders, and buyers or sellers of young horses.

A weekly or monthly training fee per horse that usually covers care, plus extras like transport to events, lessons for owners or sales commission.

• Advanced riding and training experience
• Horse care and stable management
• Running a small business and handling owners' expectations

• Public liability, care, custody and control and employer's liability insurance if you take on staff
• Training horses on its own does not usually need a licence, but offering other services may. For example, hiring out horses or running a riding establishment can require a council licence, so check with your local council before you start
• Planning permission and rent terms for commercial use of land
• Heavy daily commitment, including early mornings and weekends, with no easy days off
• Owners may pay late or withdraw a horse, so use written terms and take fees in advance

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £5,000 to £25,000, depending on the yard, facilities such as an arena, and your equipment and insurance. Rent terms and the condition of the site can change the total.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how many horses you take in and the services you offer. Owners may pay late or withdraw a horse, so written terms and fees in advance help.

Training horses on its own does not usually need a licence, but other services may. Hiring out horses or running a riding establishment can require a council licence, so check with your local council. Also check planning permission, rent terms for commercial use, and insurance.