How much is made in livery yards?

1. Can a livery yard make money?
2. Do livery yards pay business rates?
3. Do you need a license to run a livery yard?
4. What qualifications do you need to run a livery yard?
5. How do you start a livery yard?
6. Do you pay council tax on stables?
7. How do you calculate rateable value?
8. Is there business rates on land?
9. Can I visit my horse in lockdown?
10. What does full livery include?
11. Do livery yard owners have a duty of care or a responsibility?

Can a livery yard make money?

Well-Known Member. A decent number of horses and a well run yard can make enough money to give you a salary even after rent, but it is not a route to riches. Remember that every livery space you occupy with your own horses is one less that can be earning you a living.

Do livery yards pay business rates?

Why are stables classed as being liable for business rates? Agricultural property currently receives exemptions from business rates. However, horses and ponies are not classed as agricultural livestock, so stables and ancillary buildings are not agricultural buildings and are therefore rateable.

Do you need a license to run a livery yard?

What licences does a livery stable need? Livery stables that simply house and care for other people's horses do not need a licence. But you may need to get a licence if, for example, you offer a working livery arrangement whereby, in return for a reduced livery fee, you: hire out your customers' horses for hacking.

What qualifications do you need to run a livery yard?

Qualifications. Whilst qualifications aren't necessary for running a livery yard, they can definitely go a long way in attracting future customers. Horse owners will likely want to see evidence of proficiency and you can easily take courses in stable management through the British Horse Society.

How do you start a livery yard?

In order to set up your livery business, you will need to obtain planning permission for the change of use of land and/or buildings to equestrian use, or for the construction of new buildings. If you have existing stables, make sure they are not restricted to personal use through a previous planning condition.

Do you pay council tax on stables?

Although the number of stables will be taken into account, the location of the stables is key. ... This generally means that stables that are used purely for private leisure purposes that are located within the area that falls naturally with the property, ie the garden, will be covered by the Council Tax band.

How do you calculate rateable value?

The rateable value of your property is shown on the front of your bill. This broadly represents the yearly rent the property could have been let for on the open market on a particular date.

Is there business rates on land?

Some types of property are exempt from business rates. ... Exempt properties include: agricultural land and buildings. fish farms.

Can I visit my horse in lockdown?

Travelling to attend to the care of or exercise of an animal is deemed essential travel during lockdown, meaning that those caring for horses are freely permitted to travel to their yard to visit and exercise their horses as they see fit, provided that public health, social distancing and hygiene measures are observed ...

What does full livery include?

This is the term used to describe a fully managed yard, where all aspects of horse care are carried out by onsite grooms. This package will include turning out, mucking out, grooming and exercising as necessary.

Do livery yard owners have a duty of care or a responsibility?

In a full livery agreement, the yard owner is primarily responsible for the daily care of the horse. Services vary but tend to include feeding, turnout to grazing and bringing in. The yard usually provides feed, hay and bedding. Therefore, the yard must ensure that they are providing good quality food and grazing.