Typical 2026 UK prices
How much does horse livery cost?
Across the UK in 2026, grass livery typically runs £25–£50 a week, DIY £30–£60, part livery £80–£150 and full livery £150–£300 or more, with the South East and yards near cities at the top of every range. Tell us what you're looking for and local yards with spaces will get in touch directly.
The process
- Tell us the livery type, your area and how many horses. Two minutes, no account.
- We pass your details to livery yards with spaces within reach of your area, and to no one else.
- Yards contact you directly with their prices and what's included. Visit, compare, or walk away.
Livery Prices is a free introduction service operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd; we pass your details to local livery yards with spaces who contact you directly. We may receive a fee from yards; you pay nothing and are under no obligation. We are not a livery yard and nothing here is legal or veterinary advice; price figures are typical 2026 ranges that vary by region and what each yard includes.
Typical livery prices, 2026
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What each type of livery typically costs per horse, per week, across the UK. These are typical 2026 prices, not fixed rates: region moves every figure, and yards near London and in the South East often sit above the top of each range.
Ranges reflect typical weekly prices advertised and quoted by UK livery yards in 2026, per horse. They vary a lot by region, facilities (school, all-weather turnout, horse walker) and what's included; hay, bedding and extra services are commonly charged on top at grass, DIY and part livery. Ask every yard for a written list of what the weekly price covers.
| Livery type | Typical weekly price (2026) | What you're paying for |
|---|---|---|
| Grass livery | £25–£50 | Field-kept with water and fencing; you do all the care, no stable |
| DIY livery | £30–£60 | Stable plus grazing; all mucking out, feeding and turnout done by you |
| Part livery | £80–£150 | The yard covers part of the daily routine, often weekday mornings or turnout |
| Full livery | £150–£300+ | The yard does everything: feeding, mucking out, turnout, often exercise |
| Regional variation | Top of range and beyond near cities | South East and city-fringe yards commonly exceed these ranges; rural north and Wales sit lower |
- Full livery in the UK typically costs £150–£300+ per week in 2026, against £30–£60 for DIY, so the care package, not the field, is most of the bill.
- Grass livery is typically the cheapest way to keep a horse at £25–£50 per week (typical 2026 UK prices; hay in winter and services are usually extra).
- Livery prices vary sharply by region: the same part livery package can cost half as much in the rural north as on a yard within reach of London (typical 2026 pattern).
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“Typical livery prices, 2026”, Livery Prices, https://liveryprices.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14). Ranges reflect typical weekly prices advertised and quoted by UK livery yards in 2026, per horse. They vary a lot by region, facilities (school, all-weather turnout, horse walker) and what's included; hay, bedding and extra services are commonly charged on top at grass, DIY and part livery. Ask every yard for a written list of what the weekly price covers.
Go deeper
Each one cites where its numbers come from.
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Common questions
How much does livery cost per week in the UK?
Typical 2026 prices per horse: grass livery £25–£50 a week, DIY £30–£60, part livery £80–£150 and full livery £150–£300+. Region moves every figure, with the South East and yards near cities at or above the top of each range, so compare what's included, not just the headline price.
Why do livery prices vary so much by region?
Land and labour. Grazing near London and the South East costs multiples of grazing in the rural north or Wales, and staffed services follow local wages, so the same part livery package can cost twice as much within reach of a city. If you don't need to be close by, retirement and grass livery in cheaper regions can save a lot.
What's usually not included in the livery price?
At grass and DIY yards, usually hay, bedding and any help such as turnout or holiday cover. At most yards, farriery, worming, vaccinations, dentist and insurance are always yours on top. Full livery typically includes forage, bedding and the daily routine, but often not exercise or schooling; always get the list in writing.
How do I find a livery yard with spaces near me?
Tell us the livery type, your area and how many horses via the form, and local yards with spaces contact you directly with prices and what's included. Then visit at a busy time, talk to current clients and compare the task lists before you commit.
Is this service really free?
Yes, free to you, with no obligation. We pass your details only to local livery yards with relevant spaces, who contact you directly; we may receive a fee from those yards, which is how the service is funded.