Horse riding establishments
'Horse' is defined as including any mare, gelding, pony, colt, filly or stallion and also any ass, mule or jennet. The term 'riding establishment' means 'the carrying on of a business of keeping horses to let them out on hire for riding, or for use in providing instruction in riding for payment, or both'. As well as traditional riding schools, establishments offering the following activities require a licence:
- trail riding
- orienteering
- trekking
Running beach ponies and donkeys and the hiring of horses for hacking and hunting also require a licence.
Officers from the Council's Environmental Health team will inspect the stables and we will also request a report from a Veterinary Surgeon or Practitioner. The cost of the Veterinary report will be recovered from the applicant prior to granting the licence. The cost of the Veterinarian's report is in addition to the Licence fee.
Download the riding establishment application form
Download the riding establishment guidance notes
Download the riding establishment conditions
Licence fees
Riding Establishments (1 year) £138
Duplicate Licence £29
Variation £69
**Please note licence fees are non-refundable**