Horses grazing together in the fields at Heritage Horse Livery

Retirement livery services in Kent

A peaceful retirement where your horse can simply be a horse.

Spacious grazing, attentive daily care and a family living onsite, giving owners confidence their horse is safe, comfortable and looked after every day.

Why owners choose Heritage

Retirement livery designed around calm, confidence and proper care.

Every horse deserves a retirement that feels calm, consistent and stress-free. At Heritage Horse Livery, we have created a purpose-built retirement environment where horses can enjoy open grazing, daily care and a predictable routine without the demands of a busy competition yard.

Family onsite every day

The family live onsite 24/7, 365 days a year, with the house overlooking the fields.

Purpose-built retirement

The routine is built for retired horses, not squeezed around a busy ridden-yard atmosphere.

35 acres to settle into

Managed grazing with summer/winter rotation gives horses space to move naturally and graze comfortably.

Clear routine inclusions

Hay, basic feed, 8-week farrier visits and seasonal care are included where needed.

What is included

The everyday care that helps retirement feel settled.

Your horse is not simply turned out and left. They become part of the daily routine here, with the practical jobs handled consistently and small changes noticed quickly.

Managed grazing

35 acres of grazing with summer/winter rotation to support comfort, movement and pasture health.

Shelters and natural living

Field shelters provide protection from the weather while allowing horses choice and freedom.

Routine care included

Hay, basic feed, farrier visits every 8 weeks, rug changes, fly spray and sun cream are included where needed.

Appointment support

We can be there for vet and dentist appointments and provide full updates. Professional fees are separate.

A horse being led as part of hands-on care at Heritage Horse Livery

Daily care

Small changes are noticed because the horses are part of daily life.

Small changes often tell you the most about a horse's wellbeing. Every horse is checked every day by people who know them, with an eye on movement, appetite, behaviour and condition so concerns can be spotted early.

  • Daily welfare checks by experienced hands
  • 24/7 onsite presence, 365 days a year
  • House overlooking the fields for constant awareness
  • Individual needs kept visible as horses change
  • Clear owner updates when something needs attention

How it works

A calm, practical route into retirement livery.

01

Start with a conversation

Tell us about your horse's age, routine, temperament, health and what you want from retirement.

02

We make sure it is the right fit

We discuss whether our open-field setting is right for them and confirm current availability.

03

Plan a settled move

If it feels right, we agree the next steps so your horse can arrive calmly and settle into the routine.

Simple, transparent pricing

Retirement livery is £375 per month.

The monthly fee includes hay, basic feed, farrier visits every 8 weeks and routine seasonal care where needed. We will always explain what is included and discuss any additional veterinary treatment, dental treatment or specialist requirements separately.

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Questions

Common questions about our retirement livery service.

Will someone be nearby every day?

Yes. The family live onsite 24/7, 365 days a year, and the house overlooks the fields.

What is included in the monthly fee?

Hay, basic feed, daily welfare checks, farrier visits every 8 weeks, rug changes, fly spray and sun cream are included where needed.

Do owners need to attend routine appointments?

Not always. We can be there for vet and dentist appointments, go through the visit and provide full updates afterwards. The vet or dentist's own charges are separate from the livery fee.

Is the setting suitable for horses needing extra care?

Where the setting is the right fit, yes. Every horse is different, so we discuss health, handling and routine needs before confirming a place.

Next step

Tell us about your horse and the retirement you want for them.

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