Search by location and use the filters to narrow down by horse size, temperament, and riding style. Each listing includes a full horse profile so you can get a feel for the horse before reaching out.

That depends on the horse. Owners set their own experience requirements in the listing, some horses suit confident beginners, others need an experienced hand. Always be honest about your level. It keeps you and the horse safe.

A meet & greet is an in-person visit to meet the horse and its owner before you agree a loan. We strongly encourage this for any new connection. It gives you a chance to see how the horse behaves, and gives the owner a chance to see how you handle yourself around horses. It's the single best thing you can do before booking.

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. For regular loan arrangements, payments are charged monthly in advance.

If you end your loan, you can continue using it until the end of the period you've already paid for. After that, the loan will end early and no further payments will be taken.

Yes. Don’t assume the owner’s policy covers you, it usually doesn’t. BHS Gold membership includes public liability and personal accident cover from around £8.50/month. Sort this before your first ride. bhs.org.uk/membership/gold-membership

Raise it with the owner first through the platform messaging. If you have a genuine concern, get in touch with us at stableneighbours@gmail.com and we’ll do what we can to help.

Create your Neighbour Account, activate your owner role, and follow the steps to build your horse's profile. You'll add details about their temperament, experience requirements, availability, and pricing. The more honest and detailed your listing, the better your chances of finding the right match.

Anyone, including people who aren't signed in. Your exact address is never shown. We only share your horse's location when you suggest an in-person booking to someone, or accept their request for one.

Yes. Only you can send loan terms, and nothing is agreed until the rider accepts them. Use messaging and a meet & greet to get to know them first.

Think about the ongoing costs of caring for your horse, such as feed, bedding, shoeing, tack wear and yard costs. Add the contribution you'd like a rider to make towards your horse's upkeep.

The rider keeps access until the end of the period they've paid for, then the loan ends and no further payments are taken. A free loan ends straight away. If your horse becomes unwell or unsafe to ride, its welfare comes first. Agree next steps with your rider through Stable Neighbours.

You’re responsible for your horse and for deciding whether a rider is suitable. We don’t supervise rides or check horses. Make sure your public liability insurance covers other riders. BHS Gold membership is one option: bhs.org.uk/membership/gold-membership

Trust your instincts. Always do a meet & greet before the first ride. If something doesn’t feel right, you’re not obligated to proceed. You can also report concerns to us at stableneighbours@gmail.com.

Search by town or postcode on the Farriers page. You can filter by services offered and sort by reviews. Each listing shows the farrier's qualification level, years of experience, and coverage area so you can make an informed choice even if they have no reviews yet.

All UK farriers must be registered with the Farriers Registration Council (FRC). Farriers confirm this when they join. You can check any farrier at farrier-reg.gov.uk.

You pay securely through Stripe when you accept the farrier's booking. The total, including our platform fee, is shown before you pay. If the farrier cancels, you get a full refund.

Raise it directly with the farrier through the platform messaging first. If you’re unable to resolve it, get in touch with us at stableneighbours@gmail.com and we’ll do what we can to help. We’re not able to adjudicate professional disputes.

As a horse owner, you should have public liability insurance that covers professionals visiting your horse. Check your existing policy. If your horse is at a livery yard, the yard’s insurance may cover visits, or BHS Gold membership is one option: bhs.org.uk/membership/gold-membership

Create a Neighbour Account and activate your farrier role. You'll be able to add your qualifications, services, coverage area, and availability. Your FRC qualification level (RSS, DipWCF, AWCF or FWCF) is displayed prominently on your listing, so make sure it's accurate. A complete profile makes it much easier for owners to find and book you.

Yes. Practising farriery in the UK without being registered with the Farriers Registration Council is a criminal offence under the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975. You must be registered with the FRC to list on Stable Neighbours. We check the register and show an FRC Verified badge once your details are found. If your registration lapses, you must update or remove your listing immediately.

Your FRC qualification level: RSS, DipWCF, AWCF or FWCF. You can also show your years of experience and the services you offer, such as trimming, cold shoeing, hot shoeing, and corrective and remedial work.

Horse owners across the platform searching for farrier services in your coverage area. The more complete your profile, the more visible and credible you'll appear. Early on, discoverability is the primary value, owners searching in your area will find you rather than relying on Facebook or word of mouth.

Owners send you a booking request through the platform. You review and accept, then the appointment is confirmed. All communication stays on the platform so everything is in one place.

Payments are processed through Stripe. Once a booking is completed, the payment is processed and transferred to your nominated bank account. You'll set up your payout details when you activate your farrier role via Stripe's onboarding.

Yes. You control your availability and can keep your diary up to date so you only receive requests for times that work for you.

Cancel as early as possible and let the owner know through the platform. If you cancel a confirmed booking, the owner will receive a full refund.

Not right now. Creating a profile and listing your services is completely free. We'll always give you plenty of notice before anything changes.