A horse-riding establishment is where horses or ponies are hired out for riding or used for riding instruction.
Novices who have never got atop of a horse before can turn from novices to equestrian riders with training from seasoned riders at a horse-riding establishment. It is also a place where riders can simply hire out a horse for the day and enjoy a day of trotting in the wilderness.
If you want to run a horse-riding establishment as an operating business in England, Scotland or Wales, you will need a horse-riding establishment licence.
This includes riding schools and those that hire out horses, trekking, loan horses and pony parties (but only where ponies are ridden).
The requirements of the horse-riding establishment licence fall under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.
Horse-riding establishment licence applications must be made via your local council. You can find the contact details for your local council at the Official UK Government Website.
No. If you choose to open up a horse-riding business without applying and holding a horse-riding establishment licence you may be fined up to £1,000 or imprisoned for up to 3 months, or both.
Maybe. There are restrictions that may prevent you applying for a horse-riding establishment licence, this includes being banned previously from running a riding establishment, running a pet shop and keeping animals, including in a boarding kennel or cattery. If you are in doubt about any previous convictions you should check with your local council first.
Yes. A horse-riding establishment licence needs to be renewed every year. The fee and specific conditions will be set by your local council,
Yes, as part of the conditions of your horse-riding establishment licence your local council may inspect your premises and horses at any given time. You may also be asked to keep a register of horses aged 3 years or under that are usually kept on your premises, and make it available for inspection when required.
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