Im trying go decide the best course of action regarding my yard. This may get long! I had a small yard with part and full liveries , it wasnt making a fortune but i had a bit of cash. I then took on a much bigger yard which is full but im struggling each month to cover the costs. They have their hay , straw and feed included and there are 26 horses in so i have a minumum of 4 staff to do them in the morming and two in the afternoon. My staff bill is huge, my hay bill is huge as is the feed and straw. They have nuts or mix, chaff and beet. Facilities wise they have a small indoor, hot wash box, indoor walker, huge lit outdoor, gallops, amazing hacking amd really nice stables. We do everything other than groom butbwe do pick and wash feet, we poo pick every day and the yard and facilities are kept spotless and well maintained. They pay £16 PER day which isnt covering the cost of everything and i feel its a lot of work for no pay. I also think i am far cheaper than any other yard in the area ( berks/ Hamps borders) but provide a super smart yard with top facilities . I know i need to make an increase but im terrified of everyone leaving if i do or do i think of cutting down horses meaninga decrease in the need for staff, hay, feed etc as long as i had enough in to cover the cost of things and pay me a small wage. The staff are there 8 till 1 and 2 till 6.The other opitions are to sub let a portion of the yard, maybe take on resting polo ponies or racehorses who pay more money per day or just give up. Any ideas as to the best way forrward. I love the yard.
02-08-2018, 07:44 AM
Help needed re running a yard or do I give up.
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