Would people be interested in this livery - and how much would you pay for it?

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This is my first post so still getting the hang of everything, especially as on my phone.
My question is to see whether anyone would want this livery, and how much they would pay for it. *please note - i am not actually yet offering this as a livery, however potentially could be in the future. I have drafted an advert so please have a read and let me know what you think.

Grass d.i.y. Livery - Hampshire (would be more specific if advertising for real)
grass d.i.y. Livery in Hampshire available, on small private property, with 3 other horses, around 10 acres in total. 24/7 turnout in well drained fields, with either stable shelter or hedges and trees providing adequate shelter. Post and rail fencing with inner electric fencing- can be configured so that your horse/s (we could take up to three) are turned out together or individually next to each other. 3 ponies also kept here so your horse will always be able to see other horses.
We have a tack/feed room with secure metal bins, space for your own storage, and strong electric portable light. One stable used as hay store in winter but could be another shelter in summer.Although permanent stable is not available, a stable can be used for short term use, such as before a show, or upon veterinary request.
Spectacular hacking straight on to the new forest - you can hack for the whole day without seeing a road! Easy to follow paths, sandy tracks, woods, open land, flat and hills, also 'redsands' natural gallop area. Wild ponies, cows and donkeys do live nearby but rarely come close.
Approx 35x45 schooling paddock, flat and fenced in, on grass. Also part of much larger field can be used for schooling - partly up/down hill so good for fitness training. Set of show jumps can be used - 2x 2ft6 polyblock jumps, 3 x 6ft sliding cup jumps, 1x wooden plank jump, wooden gate, wooden wall fillers, undercover storage for your own jumps.
We are right (5 minute walk down enclosed track with no traffic)next to an equestrian centre with two outdoor schools - allweather surfaces. One is 40x20, one is 60x40, full set of show jumps with fillers, available at around £5 hire directly from them, small cross country course, instruction available (also happy for our own fields to be used with private instructor). They hold weekly pony club rallies, and regular competitions, as well as training with instructors such as Robert pickles, which can be participated in.
We have space for trailer parking and hard standing with tie up for Farrier/vet visits. 14 year old girl with pony who is sensible hacking, would love hacking company and willing to show the best routes!
Although d.i.y. Livery we are happy to provide holiday cover with 2x daily check up, feed, grooming and potentially exercising. This could be free if you were willing to offer the same for ours.
Near to competition venues such as sparsholt, dene farm, tenantry, woodington, homelands farm etc.

Thank you for reading, please comment your thoughts and also how much you would think appropriate to pay!
 
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If I was in your neck of the woods and looking, I think I'd be very interested. You seem to offer a lot of things which people are currently looking for, especially with times being as they are.

Pricewise I don't know. I offer grass livery with two barn shelters, good hacking (though not as nice as yours), and I feed, hay, water and rug change on a daily basis for no extra charge. I charge £80 p.c.m. so I guess yours would be quite a bit more, with the accessability of the equestrian centre, the show jumps .... Perhaps £100-£100 p.c.m.. Willl be interested to see what others think.
 
Too much information imo. Perhaps try this:



Three spaces on private yard in Hampshire now available. DIY Grass Livery only, with approximately 10 acres turnout in well drained fields, with shelter available. Post and rail fencing with inner electric fencing- can be configured so that your horse/s are turned out together or individually next to each other.

Tack and Feed Room, with secure metal bins, space for your own storage, and strong electric portable light. Hay storage space available in winter. Short-term stabling available for show preparation, or upon veterinary request.

Spectacular off road hacking straight on to the New Forest, with easy to follow paths, sandy tracks, woods, open land, flat and hills. Also Redsands natural gallop area.

Approx 35x45 grass Schooling Paddock. In addition, part of a much larger field can also be used for schooling - this is partly up/down hill, and therefore may be useful for fitness training. Set of show jumps can be used - 2x 2ft6 polyblock jumps, 3 x 6ft sliding cup jumps, 1x wooden plank jump, wooden gate, wooden wall fillers. Undercover storage also available for clients' jumps/equipment.

Space for trailer parking and hard standing with tie up for farrier/vet visits.

Holiday cover available: includes twice daily check up, feed, grooming and potentially exercising. Additional fee may apply, please ask for details.

The yard itself is convenient to numerous competition venues such as Sparsholt, Dene Farm, Tenantry, Woodington, Homelands Farm, etc, and sits immediately next to an equestrian centre which holds weekly Pony Club rallies, and regular competitions and clinics.





Hope this helps, no ideas regarding prices!
 
You may struggle with 6 horses/ponies out 24/7 on just 10 acres and I would expect that for grass livery, no school, you would only be able to charge a minimal amount - would it be worth the hassle?
 
I agree that you may find 6 on 10 acres is too much. Especially if they wont be stabled in winter to let the ground recover. Everything sounds great tho and I'd probably pay £100 a month for that.
 
Thank you all for prices/thoughts - much appreciated!
As to price, livery centre next door charge 150ppm for grass livery but with care and exercise,a well as better facilities, so probably less than that!
with regards to 6 horses on 10 acres, the current three (complicated set up) one is 11.2 and stays in her paddock, as long as she can see others she is fine. Pony is down all week and horse spends 3 days down at riding centre (not our horse), so up to three liveries should be just about doable.
Thank you!
 
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