livery yard

A "livery yard" is a facility where horse owners can board their horses for a fee, with varying levels of care and amenities provided.

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Definition

(UK, Ireland)A stable where horse owners pay to keep and care for their horses, with various levels of service available.

She chose a livery yard that offered full care for her horse.
The livery yard had excellent facilities, including a riding arena and grazing paddocks.

(historical)A stable where horses and wagons were kept for hire, often linked to a hotel or boarding house.

In the 19th century, travelers often used livery yards attached to inns for their horses.

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