Skip to main content
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM AGRICULTURE →

Livery Yard and Stud Farm Manager

Livery yard and stud farm managers and proprietors play a pivotal role in the equestrian industry, overseeing the care and management of horses while ensuring the smooth operation of facilities. Their work not only supports the well-being of these magnificent animals but also contributes to the vibrant culture of horse riding and breeding in the UK, making a significant impact on both local communities and the economy.

Livery Yard and Stud Farm Manager

19

Agriculture

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST
64%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Yard AssistantIn this entry-level role, you will assist with daily horse care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising horses. You will learn the basics of yard management and gain hands-on experience.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEYard ManagerAs a Yard Manager, you will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure the welfare of the horses. You will also handle client relations and financial management.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERStud Farm DirectorIn this peak role, you will lead the strategic direction of the stud farm, manage large teams, and oversee breeding programmes. You will be responsible for the overall success and profitability of the business.£60,000+

Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)

The degree route

Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Sustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Bioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,500 median
🎓Environment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Agriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£24,000 median
🎓Animal SciencePrifysgol Aberystwyth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£24,000 median

All Agriculture courses as cards →

There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

Degree subjects that lead this way

Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.