Demand for mobile livery?

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sallyo

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HI there,

I was just wondering if anyone has ever used or would use a mobile livery service?

I've looked after/schooled a few friends horses when they've been away/injured and it got me thinking if others would be interested in this kind of thing. Im currently a freelance riding instructor so it would just be something else that would fit in alongside my current workload.

If anyone has any thoughts then please let me know, also if anyone has used this kind of servce then it would be interesting to know how much people charge...

Thank you in advance :)
 
Have used freelancers for cover - and also used to do it myself yrs ago.
The only problem is if doing multiple places, is that 'everyone' wants theirs fed / turned out/ brought in at similar times. If you can juggle - or get a group in same yard, then its do-able :)
 
Thanks for your reply, yes I can imagine its a pain if you get multiple horses in different places on one day! Do you have any idea how much people charge? To start off with it would only really need to cover my insurance upgrade from just teaching/riding to being responsible for other horses...
 
sallyo said:
Thanks for your reply, yes I can imagine its a pain if you get multiple horses in different places on one day! Do you have any idea how much people charge? To start off with it would only really need to cover my insurance upgrade from just teaching/riding to being responsible for other horses...
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In the course of researching insurance, I was advised to look at PetPlans rider insurance. Might be worth a look for what you want but no good for me.

Whether your idea would pay would also depend on your area and the local demand. I do think there is a need, but whether owners recognise that is another matter. One person local to me quoted £25 per half hour with a minimum of £25 per visit. That's breaking/problem solving mainly. Far better, in my opinion, to do that from your own premises so you can board the problem horses and work on them when convenient than work at the owner's premises, but that's just an opinion. The bottom line, of course, is whether they revert to their old habits once returned to the owner!
 
Our yard employs a mobile livery service. It is an equestrian centre that offers the service. From speaking to the girls who come up, they are extremely busy, so may be worth your while if there is a market for it in your area.
 
Hi I keep my horses at home so often use freelancers if I'm away with work etc. They seem to get more booked up during the spring and summer so you would be starting at the right time.

I have been charged anything from £8 to £20 per hour mainly depending on their experience and how far they have travelled. My regular lady costs £15 an hour and she is very reliable and super competent.

If you do decide to go ahead with it, all the best :)
 
Thanks for your feedback, its really helpful! I was thinking around £10 per hour plus a bit for travel, so looks like im in the right price bracket. As far as im aware there are not many freelance groom/livery people about this way. As I already travel about to different places teaching,clipping and riding hopefully it won't be too hard to get my name out there... :)
 
I use a very nice lady who comes and looks after my lot when I'm away. I try and get everything ready, is feeds made up and haynets filled etc. She then just has to put out and bring in, muck out (skipped as wood pellet beds) and put feeds/water in. It takes me around 1\2 he each end of the day, but I estimate on 1 he for anyone else, I pay £15/ visit, but as she works at the end of the lane there's not really any extra traveling. It works well for both of us, she has extra money for her horse and I can relax when I'm away for work knowing they are in safe hands, Max I could afford would be £20 per visit (2 visits per day) as it soon adds up.

I'm sure there is a market for help, but would depend a lot on the number of horses in your area, check out the potential with some adds at local feed/saddlery shops, and also your clients if you do a fair bit of teaching. I had lots of people ask me when I did some teaching previously, best of luck :)
 
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