How do you become owning your own yard ??

Question

i have a this dream of owning my own yard but actully dont no how to get there...... im going to do my bhs and get approved but theres a lot more to owning your own yard than being approved what do i have to do to get there?

Answer 1

Okay, first of all what kind of yard do you want to own?

-Livery  -Showjumping  -Polo  -Eventing  -Stud  -Riding School

Also you need to set a budget of how much money you are going to spend on it. If you already have stables, that's a good start, but if you don't it will probably cost you up to 10k for as reasonable sized yard.

You'll need good people skills(being a good talker is essential) as well as being responsible and firm. You must be used to dealing with all types of people as well as horses and have good horse managment skills. If necessary you will need to be able to instruct people and ride their horses when they are ill.

Doing your BHS exams is a good idea, also have a look out for stable management courses at your local equestrian centre/college.

Good luck! x

Answer 2

Best thing would be to look up on the internet guidelines for setting up your own yard.

Next thing would be to go to an equine college, such as Melton Mowbray which teaches not just the riding and teaching, but the business aspects of running a yard.  Merrist Wood, in Worplesdon, Surrey is another one well worth persuing.

Then you would need to know what you would be specialising in.  Showjumpers?  Breeding?  Eventing?, Polo .......

Then you would need a heck of a lot of money and go with a business plan to the bank manager to secure a loan.  Then you would need to find land, stables etc ........  Tis not easy!

Sorry to disappoint.  It was my dream too, but because of my disabilities it never came to much, but if you are fit and you have a good brain on your head, you could make it.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I don't know what type of yard you want, but that basic needs are the same no matter which type you would like to open. The first thing you will need is money. As money unfortunately does not grow on trees you will most likely need a loan. To successfully apply for and receive a loan you will need a business plan.

The business plan

A business plan for a bank loan will build a convincing case for the yard's ability to repay the loan.

Like any other business a yard must be profitable (no bank will fund a project that is not going to make money).

A basic business plan would contain an overview of the type of yard you plan to run, a breakdown of what i will cost to set it up (from land and building costs to hay and hoof picks), the price you plan to charge customers and the estimated gross and net profits for the first 5 years.

Here is a link to writing a horse orientated business plan: http://www.horsecity.com/stories/010702/...

You could also look into getting a government grant.

If you are really serious about this I recommend you by the BHS Complete book of stable management.It covers almost all aspects of setting up a yard correctly.

Some useful books:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BHS-Complete-Man...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Starting-Running...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Stables-...

Good Luck

Answer 4

First thoughts go to MONEY - LAND - HOW LARGE (i.e. how many horses?) Do you want livery yard or riding school? Once you have set up these items you will need a good insurance policies for buildings etc and horses/tack room/feed room. All the electrics and water will have to be approved (these must be covered by ins. too) You will also need a local horse vet/farrier/manure collector/bedding supplier/hay supplier/feed supplier. All these people have to be reliable. Your fields (for turnout) will have to be safe and well drained, with shelter/water and place to eat. If you are going to teach, the pupils will have to be insured by you on a 3rd party policy. All your boxes will need bedding/manger and water bucket and a few hooks for haynets/salt licks etc. (all safely secured and not any danger to the horses) You will also need good strong feed bins to prevent any mice/rats (vermine) getting to it. A hay shed or at least a strong waterproof cover and somewhere to store bedding. Good luck with the exam - I did mine years ago...............(and passed)

Answer 5

Education

Work HARD

Save

In that order.