Running A Successful Equestrian Center Takes A Lot Of Effort

By Rena Hudson


Should you own a great piece of land in the country you may be wondering what to do with it. A great idea is to start your own equestrian center. You would need a couple of school ponies and do some alterations but before you know it you would have a great business on your hands, given that you actually like horses and have the skills to work with these amazing animals.

Should you be interested in running and equestrian facility there are a few things to take into consideration. One should have adequate place to build stables or a big enough barn to convert into accommodation for you horses. You will also need to have storage space for bedding materials as well as grass and feed.

One would have to provide storage for a number of things such as feed, grass, and saw dust which is to be used in the stables as bedding. One would also need to have somewhere to put manure and soiled materials. You could arrange for this to be taken away but it may land up costing you. These are just a few of the things you will need to consider before starting a livery yard.

One would be able to offer many different services to people and their horses. You will find that most riders are looking for the full service of a livery yard. They want you to look after their animals completely. Sometimes this will even include riding them. It all depends on what your agreement is with each client that comes to your center.

If you are going to run a professional concern you would do well getting in a few grooms. These people should be responsible for the general upkeep if the stable yard. They will see to the feeding of the horses, the cleaning of the stables, the turning out, general maintenance and the upkeep of the paddocks.

One will also have to employ the services of a good equine hoof care specialist. Farriers are vital to the good care of your horse's feet. A stable yard cannot be without a good farrier. There are many such people available to do the work and you would be well advised to get some references when looking for someone to do your horse's feet, as it is known that no feet equal no horse.

When it comes to running an equestrian facility, it is important to remember that horse owners tend to be a little fussy. Most people will have their own private vet which they call out in an emergency. It is up to you to make sure that owners provide you with all the necessary information and telephone numbers for their chosen veterinarian.

Running a successful equestrian center is a full time job and does not come easy. Once you have a routine and everyone knows what is expected of them you can generally run a comfortable yard with quite a few clients. Do not expect to make your fortunes in this type of business. It should rather be a labor of love than a money making business.




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