SO YOU WANT TO RUN AN ORGANIC LIVERY YARD?

At Stone Circle Livery we get many emails, phone calls and letters from Livery Yard Owners, Riding Schools, Farms and Interested Individuals that want to discover more about running or opening an Organic Livery Yard. We have an international following with requests for information and general well-wishes for success from Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, North and South America, South Africa, Norway, Finland, Belgium and Scotland. We welcome this as education is part of our business philosophy.

We run a small team on the yard and as such it is hard to dedicate one-to-one time with individuals. In light of this we have decided to hold an open day for people who want to set up an organic livery yard. This is not an official course but it is based on our experience that has been built over many years. It may give you a good steer and you can learn from our mistakes and our successes.

The date has yet to be set but will probably be late Autumn in 2008
(October/November)

There will be a one-off fee for the event of £275. Proceeds will go in to conservation and planting projects. The fee covers lunch and handouts.

If you are interested in this day event please register your interest using the fields below.

The aim of the day is to equip you with everything we know and have experienced in setting up and running an organic livery yard.

STARTING UP AN ORGANIC LIVERY YARD – FEE £275

THE DAY WILL INCLUDE

Organic principles – What is an organic livery yard?
Organic certification – Soil Association information and others
Pasture management – Stone Circle Livery was winner of ‘Pioneering rural Land management 2007/2008
Worming – Worming on an organic system
Health & Safety – BHS standards
Marketing – How we did it.
Client acquisition – Knowing the market and what they want
Raising finance – The hardest of them all. Some avenues we explored and the results.
Grants – What is out there to help you on your way.
Organic/GM free feeds and supplements – The latest on the products and standards.
Understanding your clients – If you don’t your business will fail.
Where to aim your business – Looking at where to position your business.
Future potential – What is the future for this new sector in the equestrian industry?
Business action plan – How you might go about tackling a start-up with an organic edge.
Environmental issues – This is now high on the agenda
Conservation programmes – Helping the planet through an organic livery yard.
BHS approved livery/riding centres – What’s involved in gaining approval
British Equestrian Trade Association – Why join?
Planning permission – A basic overview on equestrian developmet.
Rural Diversification – How you can diversify
Corporate and Social Responsibility – Profit in a different way.
Questions and answers – A chance to share with the floor your questions.

An organic lunch will be provided
Drinks, fruit and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Local accommodation can organized.

To register your interest for this opportunity, please use the form below and we will contact you with more information.

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