Licence - Riding Establishment
Licenses to operate riding establishments are issued under the
Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970.
A Riding Establishment is "the carrying on of a business of
keeping horses to let them out for hire for riding or riding
instruction".
Licences are renewable annually. The Council will arrange
for the inspection of horses and premises by a veterinary surgeon,
an Environmental Health Officer and a Fire Officer. This is
to ensure the welfare of the animals and that the accommodation is
suitable.
You will need
- A completed application form
- A copy of your current insurance policy renewal
certificate
- The correct fee
The fee for a Riding Establishment licence applied for between 1
April 2008 and 31 March 2008 is £257.
The following form is available for printing:
Riding Establishments - Application Form (PDF -
45kb)
