Getting Started as a Host | StableStop

Getting Started as a Host on StableStop

Welcome! This guide walks you through everything you need to do to start earning from your spare stabling capacity.

Create Your Account

Visit stablestop.co.uk and click “Sign Up”
Enter your name, email address, and create a password
Check your email for a verification link and click it to confirm
Sign in to your new account

Enable Your Host Role

Once logged in, go to your Dashboard
Click “Become a Host” or navigate to Settings → Roles
Toggle “I want to host” to enabled
This unlocks your host dashboard, listing creation, and payout setup

Verify Your Identity

Go to Settings → Identity Verification
Click “Start Verification”
You will be redirected to Stripe Identity — our secure verification partner
Have ready: a valid UK photo ID (passport or driving licence) and your phone for a selfie
Follow the on-screen instructions — verification usually takes just a few minutes
Once verified, a Verified badge appears on your profile

Why is this required?

Identity verification protects both hosts and riders. You must be verified before creating a listing.

Connect Your Stripe Account

From your host dashboard, click “Connect Stripe Account” to set up your bank account
You will be redirected to Stripe to complete the setup
Stripe will ask for your bank details (sort code and account number) and personal or business information for tax purposes
Once complete, you are redirected back to StableStop
Your payout status shows as “Active” on the dashboard

How payouts work

When a booking completes, your payout is sent directly to your bank. You receive 100% of your listed price. The 8% Booking Fee is charged separately to the rider — it never comes out of your earnings.

Create Your First Listing

From your host dashboard, click “Create Listing”. You will see a single-page form with 9 sections:

Basic Information— A clear title and description

Address— Your yard’s full address

Stabling— Number of stables, their size, and what is included

Yard Policies— Your rules for mucking out, evening stables, hay, etc.

Vehicle Access— What size vehicles can reach your yard

Amenities— What facilities you offer (arenas, tack room, Wi-Fi, etc.)

Biosecurity— Your current tier (Bronze is automatic)

Pricing— Price per night, payment terms, and cancellation policy

Photos— At least one photo (the more the better!)

You can Save as Draft at any point and come back later — no pressure to finish in one sitting. When everything is ready, click Publish to go live.

Set Your Availability

After publishing, open your listing and click “Availability”
By default, all dates are available
Block out any dates when your stabling is not available
Keep your calendar up to date — riders can only book dates you have marked as available

Respond to Bookings

When a rider requests a booking, you will receive an email notification
Review the request on your host dashboard — you can see the rider’s profile, verified ID, horse details, and any notes
Accept or decline the request
Once accepted, the rider’s payment is processed and you are all set

Need help? Contact us at support@stablestop.co.uk or browse our FAQs for answers to common questions.

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