penny83
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Starting my own training/ sj yard with my boyfriend, has anyone got some helpfull advice.... warts and all please
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starting a yard any tips?
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the watcher
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I've only ever run a yard for myself, with odd days of stepping in and helping out but the first piece is not to underestimate how much time basic maintainance will take you in terms of sorting out fences, water supplies, the best place to store stuff in terms of time and motion. And that is before you even consider the needs of your horses and clients
penny83
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the yard is not new but is well maintained. i will be rentig it. it has 30 boxes, arena , walker. Just worried with current trends in the economy that we will get enough horses to pay us!
highlandhart
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Several tips Dear , Don't price yourself to cheap , don't offer discounts , don't allow the clients to run your yard, Do demand payment ,Do attempt to offer an bit better service than other yards , Do go the extra yard for the clients service , Do smile , also monitor trainers and teachers , I've had some forget who held the throne . Also cliques develop ,don't allow them to take over or influence you to the discomfort of other clients . Being a diplomat doesn't mean being a doormat . Best of luck !!!
Tiffany
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Don't say to your clients ' if you have any issues or concerns about the yard or the way your horse is looked after then talk to me' then rip their head off if they mention their feet aren't being picked out.
Don't keep leaving notes all over the yard - most things are best said face to face.
Don't offer a service then not give clients what they are paying for.
Don't have yard rules about keeping yard tidy and sweeping up after yourself then be the most untidy person on yard.
Do treat the horses as if they were your own.
Be happy and approachable
If you offer a good service and it's a friendly yard I'm sure you'll do really well. People find money for their horses
Good luck
Don't keep leaving notes all over the yard - most things are best said face to face.
Don't offer a service then not give clients what they are paying for.
Don't have yard rules about keeping yard tidy and sweeping up after yourself then be the most untidy person on yard.
Do treat the horses as if they were your own.
Be happy and approachable
If you offer a good service and it's a friendly yard I'm sure you'll do really well. People find money for their horses
Good luck
SO1
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If you offer a good service and the yard has a friendly atmosphere then I am sure you will find people will come to your yard.
I think you need to be clear from the start what you are offering and what behaviour you expect from clients to prevent misunderstandings.
The more helpful and flexible you can be the better - eg fatties paddocks for those that need restricted grazing or individual turnout for those recovering from injury, a helpful friendly YM is important to lots of people for some more important than facilities such indoor schools etc.
I know people who have stayed at their yards even though the facilities are not ideal because of the friendly atmosphere.
If you have the facilities maybe hold a few shows or SJ clinics so that people can find out about your yard.
I think you need to be clear from the start what you are offering and what behaviour you expect from clients to prevent misunderstandings.
The more helpful and flexible you can be the better - eg fatties paddocks for those that need restricted grazing or individual turnout for those recovering from injury, a helpful friendly YM is important to lots of people for some more important than facilities such indoor schools etc.
I know people who have stayed at their yards even though the facilities are not ideal because of the friendly atmosphere.
If you have the facilities maybe hold a few shows or SJ clinics so that people can find out about your yard.