Do I need a Licence to run a livery yard?
Do I need a Licence to run a livery yard?
Livery stables that simply house and care for other people’s horses do not need a licence. But you may need to get a licence if, for example, you offer a working livery arrangement whereby, in return for a reduced livery fee, you: charge people for riding lessons on your customers’ horses.
Do you need planning permission for a livery?
Planning permission is required for any permanent equestrian construction including stables, a permanent field shelter, or an arena, and it may even be required to simply keep horses/ponies in a field.
Are livery stables VAT exempt?
Broadly, the VAT position for those providing stabling, grazing or livery is as follows: The letting of a stable alone is exempt from VAT, subject to the ‘option to tax’. The supply of ‘keep’ (or care or livery services) including stabling and feed is one standard-rated supply with no apportionment.
What constitutes a livery yard?
A livery yard, livery stable or boarding stable, is a stable where horse owners pay a weekly or monthly fee to keep their horses. Facilities at a livery yard normally include a loose box or stable and access for the horse to graze on grass.
Do livery yard owners have a duty of care or a responsibility?
In a full livery agreement, the yard owner is primarily responsible for the daily care of the horse. Services vary but tend to include feeding, turnout to grazing and bringing in. The yard usually provides feed, hay and bedding. Therefore, the yard must ensure that they are providing good quality food and grazing.
Is selling a horse a capital gain?
Under the current federal tax code, gains from sales by individuals of property used in a trade or business, including horses, qualify for long-term capital gains and are subject to the maximum capital gains tax rate of 15% for taxpayers earning less than $450,000 or 20% for those earning more.
Is a livery yard profitable?
Well-Known Member. A decent number of horses and a well run yard can make enough money to give you a salary even after rent, but it is not a route to riches. Remember that every livery space you occupy with your own horses is one less that can be earning you a living.
How do I start a livery?
In order to set up your livery business, you will need to obtain planning permission for the change of use of land and/or buildings to equestrian use, or for the construction of new buildings. If you have existing stables, make sure they are not restricted to personal use through a previous planning condition.
What do I need to get a livery license in Illinois?
When registering your Taxi/Livery vehicle, you must pro- vide the Secretary of State proof of insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance. You must submit a Certificate of Insurance showing the vehicle has either split requirements or a combined single limit of insurance coverage as follows: Split Requirements.
Where can I find health and safety regulations for livery yards?
Health and safety standards for livery yards are set out by the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health ( CIEH ). Download ‘Health and safety in horse riding establishments and livery yards’ from the CIEH website (PDF, 2.6MB) You can make a planning application online.
How are horses cared for in a livery yard?
At a livery yard, horses are housed and cared for in return for payment but do not belong to the owner of the yard. Health and safety standards for livery yards are set out by the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health ( CIEH ).