Livery Live, the digital management platform designed specifically for livery yards, has announced a significant new chapter in its development following a merger with Stablemate Technologies and the launch of a redesigned website and platform.
Founded by former groom and yard manager Adi Devonish, who is also a regular contributor to Animalweb’s business content, Livery Live was created to help livery yard owners streamline the day-to-day administration of their businesses while improving communication, compliance and record keeping.
The platform was inspired by Devonish’s own experiences working across a variety of equestrian businesses before taking on the management of a 42-horse full livery yard at the age of 21.
Reflecting on the experience, she said: “Almost every operational failure stemmed from miscommunication. Yard owners are often exceptional horse people, but they don’t always have the time or business education to manage the office side.”
Since its launch, Livery Live has continued to evolve in response to feedback from yard owners, with a focus on providing flexible tools that can adapt to businesses of all sizes.
Recent developments include a redesigned website and app, integration with QuickBooks and Xero accounting software, support for Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe, the ability for yards to manage external arena bookings, and digital policy acknowledgements that enable clients to sign contracts and important documentation electronically. The platform also operates on a scalable pricing model based on the number of horses managed.
The latest announcement also confirms that Livery Live has merged with Stablemate Technologies following a recent funding round. Stablemate, another UK-based yard management platform, has been developing similar technology, and the merger brings together the expertise and development teams from both businesses.
According to the company, combining the two platforms will accelerate future development while allowing Stablemate users to transition to the enhanced Livery Live system.
Looking ahead, Devonish says the ambition is to continue automating routine yard management tasks while improving continuity of care for horses.
“Our long-term vision is for every livery horse in the UK to have a lifelong digital profile within the platform, ensuring that wherever a horse moves, its vital history, health records and care requirements move with it,” she said.
The announcement comes at a time when many livery businesses are increasingly looking to digital solutions to simplify administration, improve efficiency and support compliance, allowing yard owners to spend more time focused on horse care.
Animalweb regularly works with Adi Devonish to provide practical business advice and educational articles for yard owners, sharing expertise on the challenges of running successful, sustainable equestrian businesses.
