Licensing - riding establishments

If you hire out horses or provide riding instruction you need to be licensed for it.

How to apply

To apply for a licence you need to complete an application form. Please contact us for a form. You could also instead download one from this page. The form should be completed and returned to us with the correct fee.

Registration process

Before we can issue a licence we need to check the suitability of the premises. You will receive a visit from a veterinary surgeon and if the premises are suitable we will then issue a licence. The licence may have certain conditions attached. These can relate to the condition of the horses, the suitability of the premises and the experience of the instructors.