Opening your own stable is a business for big horse lovers and fans. Although this market segment is almost empty, and the fashion for horses in the circles of wealthy people is growing, one cannot count on super-profits. Although, depending on the format chosen, it is quite possible to receive a solid income.
Instructions
Step 1
You should start organizing your business by registering with the tax office and registering a patent for an individual entrepreneur or registering a legal entity.
Step 2
The most important thing for opening a stable is choosing a location. It should be located outside the city, but close enough so that potential clients can get to your stable without any problems. In addition, the place should be picturesque: with a forest and a meadow, where it is pleasant to take horseback riding, where there are pastures and the opportunity to harvest hay for the winter. Please note that the required land area is 8-10 acres for 4-5 horses.
Step 3
Pay attention to abandoned lands with buildings, villages with dilapidated stables. In this case, you can save a decent amount of money. It will be cheaper to restore and renovate finished buildings than to rebuild them. Renting a land plot in such a village will also be much less.
Step 4
The stable must meet a number of requirements: the presence of windows and ventilation, the stalls must be dry, the roof must not leak.
Step 5
If you are going to offer your services to wealthy horse owners for the maintenance of their pets, it will be necessary to additionally build guest houses and buildings for the stable staff.
Step 6
If the basis of your business is horseback riding, horseback riding, you will need to buy animals. In this case, there is no need to buy expensive elite horses, ordinary horses are suitable for your stable, the price of which ranges from 30 to 50 thousand rubles. It is also worth buying a few ponies for children to ride.
Step 7
Pick workers for your stable. They should not only love horses, but also have knowledge and experience in keeping them. It's good if at least one of them has a veterinary education.
Step 8
As soon as the first horses appear in your stable, be sure to insure your business against all kinds of risks: thefts, fires, accidents.
Step 9
Consider advertising your business. Advertise in special media that your potential customers can read. Build relationships with veterinarians, find out information about horse owners. If possible, contact them personally and offer your services. If you are looking for horseback riding, contact travel agencies. They can recruit excursion groups to visit your stable.
