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Plain answers to what owners ask before they move yards.
Types of livery explained: DIY, part, full and the restWhat DIY, assisted DIY, part, full, grass, retirement and schooling livery each mean, who does what, and who each one suits.What to ask when you view a livery yardA checklist for visiting a yard: turnout, hay, fees, rules, arena booking, security and the people.Livery agreements and notice periodsWhat a livery agreement should cover, the notice periods yards usually ask for, and why to get it in writing.Winter turnout: why yards restrict it and what to askWhy many livery yards close fields in winter, what "limited" turnout means, and how to find a yard with all-year turnout.How much does livery cost?How livery is priced, what pushes the price up or down, and the hidden costs to add when you compare yards.Moving your horse to a new yardA checklist for moving yards: notice, paperwork, transport, the first weeks and settling in.What does BHS approved mean for a livery yard?The British Horse Society's approval scheme for livery yards, why it exists, and what it does and doesn't tell you.DIY livery: what it really involvesThe daily routine on DIY livery, the costs on top of rent, and how liveries share the work.