Saturday, June 1, 2013

Find Out How To Run A Successful Equestrian Center

By Rena Hudson


Should you love horses, own some great land, have a couple of ponies and enjoy people, then you may want to try running an equestrian center of your own. Your passion for these majestic animals horses is of course a major factor. Your interest to teach people to ride should be your other love. After all, there is nothing better than getting on the back of a horse and going for a ride.

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.

Many centers allow their clients to leave their riding equipment at the yard. To offer such a service you would have to have a tack room big enough to accommodate everyone. Usually each client has a box or crate in which they keep smaller items, so you will have to ensure that there is a secure location for these items to be locked away in.

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.

When running a professional yard you will need to get in a few grooms. They will be responsible for the general maintenance of the place. The upkeep of the horses will also be laid out in their job description.

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.

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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