Any horsey folk help here?

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We've moved house to the countryside and are lucky to have stables and a couple of acres of paddock. We've no plans to get a horse of our own, but wondered if anyone knew about renting out our stables and paddock to horsey folk.

Does anyone know how this might work, and how much income it might bring?

Thanks!

You can do it informally - advertise in local feed stores, etc. Do be careful, though - these arrangements can be problematic and lead to disputes over insurance, maintenance of the field, etc.

Say you let them out on DIY basis i.e the horse owner just rents the stable off you, depending on your facilities i.e. what you can offer upward of £20 per week
BUT be careful as you can be adjudged to be running a business and be liable for business rates.
you will also need Third Party Liability Insurance.
Not worth the hassle to be honest.

I wouldn't bother with the hassle and it really will be LOTS of hassle.

If someone falls off on your property i'm pretty sure they can sue you even if its thier fault.

If a horse is hurt by another horse it can be your problem too.

I don't think it'll be too difficult to find someone - you need to do something about the land as if it's left it will just be ruined. Have a look on the Horse and Hound website - they have prototype loan agreements for horses I think, and may have it for land/stables, or ask on there. You will need to be absolutely clear what is their responsibility and what is yours. If it were me, I'd say I was responsible for maintaining boundaries and fencing, but that they would have to tell you of any weaknesses/holes, likewise the structure of the stable and for getting the grass topped in the summer (chopping the long grass and thistles off). The rest should be up to them, keeping the poo picked up, water running etc. They must have their own insurance as well. We used to let our local farmer run his sheep on our field as we had too much grass and in return he did hedges and topping for us. As long as each side understands exactly what they are responsible for, and agree in advance to that they you should be fine. Be a picky about who you choose too, make sure you feel you can get a long with them.

publicliability insurance and DIY livery would work best
Unless you are near me (lincs) and I'd sublet it and plonk some ponies on it!!!

you also need to find out if your land is 'agricultural' or not - if it is you can graze horses on it but not ride them although you can apply for a change of use

but why on earth wouldn't you have your own!