The Equestrian Employers Association has issued a warning over impact of the rise in National Minimum Wage (NMW). The National Living Wage is due to rise by 6.2% on April 1st 2020. The rise is…
For the first time in five years, British Eventing is increasing its membership fees. The BE membership price has remained flat since 2014, however, to keep pace with rising costs, an increase will come into…
The capital cost of acquiring or improving an equestrian property is significant and it is, therefore, important to make the most of any tax reliefs available. Capital allowances (CA) will give equestrian businesses an income…
With the average grooms salary increasing by up to £988 per year as the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased on April 1 2019, the Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) is advising all employers to be prepared.…
Property used for equestrian purposes varies enormously. Some businesses are run from bespoke premises built specifically for equestrian purposes and others have grown organically as a diversification of a pre-existing agricultural business. Where it is…
On the face of it, this is a silly question. A likely response being ‘it is an animal with four legs used for riding.’ However, if we ask further questions such as who owns and…
The majority of horse owners will, at some point, sell a horse and may not give a second thought to the potential implications of doing so. Not only is there a different legal position on…
‘Handmade in France with love and passion’ Innovative and decidedly chic, Voltaire Design specializes in upscale custom saddles. Recognizable by their blue striped gullet, Voltaire Design Saddles are made in France with the finest French…
Hazlewoods is a Gloucestershire-based firm of Business Advisers and Chartered Accountants. With offices in Staverton and Cheltenham and more than 300 staff, Hazlewoods provides multi-disciplined services to a broad range of clients, from sole…
There are over 18,000 active equestrian businesses in Great Britain, the majority are small or medium sized contributing significantly to the economy. With strategies in place to grow the sector, there is no better time…