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Original poster

To ask how much you would pay for part livery

31 replies

Foamybanana93 · 16/12/2018 20:48

Not really aibu but posted in the horse section had no replies !

Just moved yards and been asked to do a few days part livery for a friend, so muck out, haynets, turn out, bring in, feeds etc, friend willing to pay but wondering how much people charge per day ? I was thinking £10 a day but not too sure !

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Booboostwo · 16/12/2018 20:57

This is actually the kind of thing that could be quite costly if she were to hire a professional because it is too little time to be worth someone’s trouble, but presumably you are doing it as more of a favor.

Is it two visits a day? Do you need to cover petrol costs or will you be at the yard anyway? How long do you think it will take you to get it done?

lastqueenofscotland · 16/12/2018 20:58

I’d charge more personally.
£15 a day minimum considering petrol etc.

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Foamybanana93 · 16/12/2018 21:06

I only live 5 minutes from the yard and will be doing my own horse anyway, 3 days out the 7 would need to go up twice a day for turn out and bring back in aswell as everything else that needs done on top of my own

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BonBonVoyage · 16/12/2018 21:10

How long will it take you? Is it a friend that you would be happy to do as a favour and then if you have a holiday booked they could help you out?

Booboostwo · 16/12/2018 21:10

As a favor for a friend a tenner is fine.

Jack65 · 16/12/2018 21:11

I never charge friends because I may need it reciprocated sometime. One horse, muck out, change rugs, turn out, bring in, change rugs, feed would be around £20 a day per horse in the SE.

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Foamybanana93 · 16/12/2018 21:14

Probably take me another hour on top of doing my stable and other bits, someone else has said they would do it but would charge £20 a day so I thought £10 would be a fair deal

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Flyonthewall01 · 16/12/2018 22:19

Is that definitely part livery? Both turning out and bringing in plus rug changes, full muck out and feeds sound more like full livery.

If it's only for a few days I personally wouldn't charge a friend. But if more than 3 days I'd say 15-20quid

FamilyReferee · 16/12/2018 23:00

It costs me £10 per hour when I have someone come in to look after my horse.

LiquoricePickle · 16/12/2018 23:45

When someone comes to do my three horses it's £10 a visit, but usually that just involves feeding, water and possible a rug change. I'd charge £10-15 a day, I think.

fawkesRedux · 17/12/2018 04:14

As you'll be doing your own horse, it suggests you may appreciate the favour returned in the future. I couldn't bring myself to charge a friend.

someoneseatenmyapple · 17/12/2018 05:35

Personally I think you need to charge because it's your time and it's not just a few ones offs that could be reciprocated. £10 per hour seems reasonable and if you were unable to step in, it's probably less than she'd have to pay someone else. I think if you didn't charge you may resent it and end up feeling lumbered.

knittedjest · 17/12/2018 05:42

Forever more? I would try a recipical thing - you do her horse on the days she needs, she does your horse on the days she does her. As a short time thing I probably wouldn't charge because I might need to call in a favor one day.

KatLoudew · 17/12/2018 05:54

When I was a freelance groom I charged £10 per horse per visit. That was a few years ago, so perhaps I would assume it wouldn't be unreasonable to ask for £15.
We all want our horses to be cared for properly and reliably in our absence so willing to pay for the service.

bellinisurge · 17/12/2018 06:02

Suggest you ask for this thread to be moved to The Tack Room topic.

Puppatude · 17/12/2018 07:37

When I'm away I pay 20 a day, that's for my cob to be turned out, brought in and mucked out. And the three in the field to be checked.

A friend used to charge me a tenner for the same, and we'd swap favours too. So I'd say you were about right.

WillowKnicks · 17/12/2018 07:51

My horses live out in summer but when we're away, I pay £10 a day for someone to come & do their water, check they're ok & put on rugs if necessary (hasn't been!), there is no mucking out or turning out involved

Onlyjoinedforthisthread · 17/12/2018 07:53

I'm not a tight git so I wouldn't charge a friend if it's only for a few days, I'm sure you'll be on holiday at some point and would like them to return the favour.

elessar · 17/12/2018 08:02

To be fair if it's a friend and I was doing my own anyway then for a few days I wouldn't charge.

I think about £10 a day is probably right if you are - part livery is (in the south) around £125 a week but that includes the stable, hay, feed and bedding etc. The labour costs probably work out at around £10 a day.

Regnamechanger · 17/12/2018 08:08

People are assuming that your friend will return the favour if you need it, but you haven't actually said that you will. In the summer a friend of mine who is passing my place comes in and feeds my 3 living out ponies, puts sunscreen and fly spray on as needed and just checks water etc. It takes less than 30 minutes and I pay £10 a visit.
She has one horse that is a bit higher maintenance which I look after if she's away. She pays me £10.
It's very much mates rates, but the pocket money comes in handy for both of us. It also avoids a situation where maybe one person is making a note of how many days they are "owed" and quietly holding a grudge.
Horse sitters in the South East would be charging at least £20 for an hour horse sitting.

sueshoes · 17/12/2018 08:10

I think people are misunderstanding you to mean "a few days" as a one off and not a few days per week, permanently, which is how I read it. If it's the latter, I think you need to set a rate you're happy with now in case you find the workload or days increases in the future for any reason as it will be hard to bump up the price for a friend but you need to cover your time and effort. I'd say £10 an hour seems fine if you're happy with it - maybe £12 would be ok if everyone else charges £20? And be sure to say this is per hour, in case she adds on jobs in future that ends up taking you much more than an hour a day.

Juells · 17/12/2018 08:14

That sounds about right to me. I think my daughter pays £60 a week, and does some of the work herself at weekends.

Booboostwo · 17/12/2018 08:27

Op is sueshoes right? I assumed you meant a few days holiday cover, but if you mean this to be a long term arrangement you need a realistic price. Mates rates don’t apply if you are being asked to do this long term. It’s a big commitment.

MakeAHouseAHome · 17/12/2018 08:42

My full livery cost is £450 a month. Equates to £14.70 a day but that includes all food, hay and bedding. As well as general upkeep of the yard. I would say £10 for your situation.

Regnamechanger · 17/12/2018 09:06

If it's a permanent arrangement then you need to charge something that will feel right for your extra work. For me personally, if I was doing a few days every week, £10 per hour wouldn't be enough. Think of the timing of this - it's starting just as we head into the most labour-intensive part of the year. When the snow's on the ground and the taps are frozen this is going to be a right pain in the arse.

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