Thursday, June 6, 2013

Find Out How To Run A Successful Equestrian Center

By Rena Hudson


Should you be in the possession of a couple of acres of good land, a few schooled horses, great horsemanship skills and a love for people, you may want to try running your own equestrian center. A passion for horses is a must and goes without saying. Running a yard is a satisfying job and if done correctly can bring in a good amount of money.

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.

There are many options when it comes to the livery of horses at an equestrian facility. Most clients will require the full service of the center while others will only want the basics such as feeding and turning out. In these cases the owner will come in daily to groom and ride.

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 a horse's general health, it is usual for each owner to use their own vet. When you join a livery yard you inform the center who your veterinarian is and provide the manager of the place with all the contact numbers. Before a vet is called in for any reason the center will call the owner of the animal and inform them of the problem.

In general, the running of a successful equestrian center is hard work and ongoing. There are no office hours, so be prepared to work round the clock. A passion for horses is the main ingredient to a successful venture, so make sure you have that and you will be on your way to achieving great things.




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