Livery yards
can offer long stay boarding for equestrian animals. With stables, outdoor land
for grazing and, in some liveries, riding schools; livery yards should offer
excellent facilities to help with the care of horses. Livery staff should be on
hand to care for the horse including feeding, grooming and exercise. Many horse
owners will choose to board their animals in livery yards to ensure the best
care and attention is given when it is not possible to do so themselves. If you
are thinking of starting a livery yard, there are some fundamentals that you
must get right to ensure the animals are content and, with that, build a
successful business.
Stabling areas are one of the most important aspects to get right. Whether you are
looking to house a small number of horses or are looking at larger scale
complexes, owners will expect quality and safety to ensure their animals are
well looked after. Horse stables should provide comfortable space for the
animal to rest as well as ample space to house tack and feed.
When
thinking of your own livery yard and horse stable blocks, designing your own
outbuilding could give you the freedom to create a space that it unique to your
business whilst offering the best facilities for any boarding horse. Companies
such as Jon William’s Stables offer a wide range of horse stables including an
intro and elite range. The company can offer a variety of extras that can be added
to a basic build from extended canopies to provide additional shelter through
to additional windows for better lighting; tailoring the stables specifically
to your requirements. Offering high quality stable facilities could entice
equestrian owners to board with you, making for a more successful livery yard.