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
Fee
The fee for a Riding Establishment licence applied for between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013 is £284 plus actual costs of vets inspection.
Application Form
The following form is available for printing:
Riding Establishments - Application Form (PDF - 45kb)