Specialist integrated pest management (IPM) services designed for riding schools, livery yards and equestrian centres. Our proactive approach protects horses, feed stores, tack rooms and facilities while ensuring compliance, safety and minimal disruption to daily operations.
Integrated Pest Management for Riding Schools, Stables & Equestrian Centres
🐎 Why Riding Schools & Stables Need an Integrated Pest Management Plan
Protect Horses, Feed Stores & Facilities
Rodents and insects pose a serious risk in equestrian environments. They can contaminate feed and bedding, damage tack rooms, and compromise horse health. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provides a proactive, long-term approach that prevents infestations before they disrupt daily yard operations.
Reduce Biosecurity & Welfare Risks
Effective pest management helps minimise the spread of disease and protects biosecurity across shared yard environments. A structured IPM plan supports horse welfare, safeguards staff and visitors, and reduces the risk of pests spreading between stables, barns and feed areas.
Stay Compliant With UK Standards & Best Practice
Our equestrian IPM services help riding schools, livery yards and stables demonstrate compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry expectations, including:
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The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
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The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
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Food Hygiene Regulations (for feed storage and handling)
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Best practice guidance for animal welfare and biosecurity
Clear documentation and ongoing monitoring support inspections and good yard management.
Safeguard Buildings, Tack & Equipment
Pests can cause costly damage to wiring, insulation, timber, feed stores and stable buildings. Integrated Pest Management reduces this risk through targeted prevention, proofing and monitoring, helping protect your facilities and avoid expensive repairs or disruption.
The Benefits of a Preventative Approach for Riding Schools, Stables & Equestrian Centres
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Lower Risk of Infestations
Early monitoring and proactive control reduce pest activity before it becomes a problem, helping prevent rodents and insects spreading across stables, barns and feed areas.
Improved Hygiene & Biosecurity
Protect horses, staff and visitors by reducing contamination risks in feed stores, tack rooms and shared yard environments through consistent monitoring and control.
Environmentally Responsible
IPM promotes sustainable pest control practices that protect wildlife and the wider environment while maintaining effective, compliant control on equestrian sites.
Cost-Effective Long-Term Control
Planned pest management is far more cost-effective than reactive call-outs. Preventative IPM reduces damage, disruption and unexpected costs over time.
Reduced Chemical Use
Integrated Pest Management focuses on prevention first, using targeted treatments only when necessary. This supports safer environments around horses and livestock.
Inspection & Compliance Ready
Ideal for professional riding schools and livery yards, with clear reporting and documentation to support inspections, audits and best-practice yard management.
How We Work: Equestrian Pest Management Plan in 7 Steps
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Yard & Site Survey
A full inspection of your equestrian premises, including stable blocks, barns, feed rooms, tack rooms, stores and external areas. This allows us to identify pest risks specific to riding schools, livery yards and stables.
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Monitoring & Regular Inspections
Scheduled visits throughout the year to monitor pest activity, seasonal pressures and changes in yard usage. Early detection helps prevent infestations from becoming established.
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Risk Assessment & Threshold Setting
We assess pest risks based on your site layout, horse numbers, feed storage and daily operations. Action thresholds are set to ensure timely, proportionate intervention without unnecessary disruption.
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Environmental & Proofing Controls
Practical recommendations to reduce pest attraction and access, including proofing buildings, improving feed storage, waste management and hygiene practices across the yard.
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Physical & Non-Chemical Measures
Where possible, we prioritise traps, monitoring points and non-toxic control methods. These approaches are particularly suited to environments where horse welfare and safety are critical.
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Targeted Chemical Treatment (Last Resort)
Chemical treatments are only used when necessary and always as part of a wider IPM strategy. All treatments are carefully selected and applied with horse safety and environmental responsibility in mind.
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Compliance Reporting & Ongoing Support
Clear documentation, site reports and ongoing advice to support good yard management, inspections and best practice. Our support helps riding schools and stables maintain long-term pest control standards.
Who We Support in the Equestrian Sector
Why Choose Stratton Pest Control?
Local, Experienced & Trusted in Equestrian Environments
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Specialists in equestrian and rural pest control
Trusted by riding schools, livery yards and equestrian centres across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex.
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IPM-led, preventative approach
We focus on long-term prevention, monitoring and control, not reactive call-outs or unnecessary treatments.
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Safe and responsible around horses
All work is planned with horse welfare in mind, using non-chemical and low-impact methods wherever possible.
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Experienced rural technicians
Our technicians understand stables, yards, feed storage and daily equestrian operations, ensuring minimal disruption. Our technicians are also BPCA and RSPH certified.
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Clear reporting and ongoing support
Simple digital reports, site plans and advice to support good yard management and inspections.
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Reliable, personal service
A professional local team offering consistent support, clear communication and dependable service.
Frequently Asked Questions about Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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