UKa
Well-Known Member
Have posted recently that we wanted to move yards to get to better grazing now have seen a few in the area and need to decide at some point if we want to go for any of the vacancies.
Question is now what faults can I put up with (as I find that all yards have some bad points about them, there doesnt seem to be any one that is just perfect).
This is what I would like on an ideal yard:
Lots of grazing fields rotated and well managed all year turnout in small groups
Big stable with plenty of light and air
Assisted DIY rather than livery (where services dont cost the world) I feel you get more say in what your horse gets fed and how much then but you still can get someone to muck out during work days when time is tight
Straw bed (so she can forage all the time)
Floodlit arena that can be used without pre-booking and doesnt get over-crowded
Lots of off-road riding in the surrounding area
Small-ish yard (no more than 20 horses)
Sensible worming programme (by yard or organised by the owners)
Nice friendly atmosphere
No more than 15mins away from home
Security
Cant think of anything else right now..
If not all of this is available, what would you be able to be without and what is absolutely essential? (bearing in mind that floodlight for example is necessary because I work during the day)
Any opinions welcome
Question is now what faults can I put up with (as I find that all yards have some bad points about them, there doesnt seem to be any one that is just perfect).
This is what I would like on an ideal yard:
Lots of grazing fields rotated and well managed all year turnout in small groups
Big stable with plenty of light and air
Assisted DIY rather than livery (where services dont cost the world) I feel you get more say in what your horse gets fed and how much then but you still can get someone to muck out during work days when time is tight
Straw bed (so she can forage all the time)
Floodlit arena that can be used without pre-booking and doesnt get over-crowded
Lots of off-road riding in the surrounding area
Small-ish yard (no more than 20 horses)
Sensible worming programme (by yard or organised by the owners)
Nice friendly atmosphere
No more than 15mins away from home
Security
Cant think of anything else right now..
If not all of this is available, what would you be able to be without and what is absolutely essential? (bearing in mind that floodlight for example is necessary because I work during the day)
Any opinions welcome