Livery yards abroad: The facts

With many British horse owners keeping their horses at livery yards, H&H decided to find out how Britain compares to other major equestrian nations around the world.

France

The French Equestrian Federation (FEF) was unable to provide H&H with any figures for average livery costs as it does not license yards. As a guide, though, Izzy Brooke, who runs her own yard in St Pierre du Fresne, Normandy, says livery costs increase the closer you get to a city. “Normandy is between e300-e400 [£237-£316] per month, while yards closer to Paris can range from e450-e600, [£356-£474]” she explains
Holiday centres and riding clubs, although not officially licensed, are controlled by the French Ministry of Agriculture
Thinking of setting up your own yard in France? Be aware that all agricultural businesses must register with their regional chamber of agriculture. You will then be issued with a Siret number, which is allocated to all French businesses
Contacts: Château Sombrun, www.sombrun.com
Ecurie du Bussin, www.freewebs.com/ecuriedubussin
The French Equestrian Federation, www.ffe.com

Livery costs vary in Germany, but many yards are of a high standard; the average full livery cost is e400, or £318 per month
Turnout may be limited and all-day turnout is rare
Amateur riding in Germany is club-focused and there are 7,637 riding and driving clubs in the country
Although there is no official licensing scheme, in a system similar to that found in the Netherlands, yards are encouraged to become members of the German National Equestrian Federation.Riding schools and holiday centres are also encouraged to join
Contact: The German National Equestrian Federation, www.pferd-aktuell.de
German National Equestrian Federation, www.pferd-aktuell.de

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