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    Did livery prices in sw Scotland?

    So... if you have unlimited acreage with stables, no arena, diy for everything except electricity and water, how much? We are putting in an offer on a 220 acre farm that has four stables good to go...
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    Did livery prices in sw Scotland?

    Update.... We ended up letting the house out on it's own with a workshop shed for £50/month with the shed. Grass lets (6 months let) in our area this year went for £200 per acre. As a farmer, you can then let out the ground for sheep wintering for £21.60 per acre. The recommended acreage...
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    Did livery prices in sw Scotland?

    Thank you all for your replies. You have given us a lot of information that we can use to make a decision.
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    Did livery prices in sw Scotland?

    Thank you. I did some research before pricing but they have four horses so weren't willing to pay 85 extra per week after rent. We would need to fence off a paddock and create to stable area and have many people interested in the house itself anyway.... Won't do the stuff needed for houses...
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    Opinions on this letter to land owner

    As a farmer myself, if you want a reply.... You really need to add an incentive. You need to say what acreage you require, whether you are willing to fence the area off that you require as well as state how much you are willing to pay per week or month. Farmers need money at the moment and...
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    Horse stabled with other animals at night

    We have a horse on our farm that normally goes ballistic being inside but is quite content with calves next to her! Also complained when we removed the calves from her field...
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    Did livery prices in sw Scotland?

    We currently have a house that we are renting out. We also have the option to offer a workshop shed, stables and acreage in addition to the house for anyone with horses. My question is, what is a reasonable charge for use of the shed, stables and grazing? I had thought 25 per week for first...
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