Horse Riding Establishment Licence

Not everyone can just hop onto a horse and giddy-up into the sunset; most horse riders will have had to get trained at a horse-riding establishment first. To operate a horse-riding establishment business, however, you will need a licence.

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Authority
Local Council
Duration
4 weeks
Cost
£220.00
Valid For
1 year
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Pass horse pre-application inspection
  • Horses must be in good health and physically fit
  • Horses must be suitable to be hired out and used for riding
  • Horses must be provided with adequate food, drink and bedding
  • Horses must be regularly exercised
  • Horses must be safeguarded in an emergency
Pre-application documentation
  • Obtain liability insurance that covers you for any injuries that may result from people riding your horses.
  • Obtain planning permission for premises
Application for horse-riding establishment
  • Submit requested documentation
  • Applications to be made via local council
Get Licensed
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Get your exam results the same day

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Have a question? We have answers

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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