Charnwood Borough Council - Leading in Leicestershire

Under the Riding Establishments acts 1964 and 1970, any premises carrying on the business of providing horses for hire or riding instruction, must hold a riding establishment licence.

Licences are renewable annually. The Council arranges for the inspection of horses and premises by a veterinary surgeon to ensure the welfare and safety of the horses, riders and the public.

Anyone who operates a riding establishment must be suitably qualified and experienced. The licence will be issued subject to compliance with the licence conditions and upon production of a copy of a current insurance policy certificate.

The Council has riding establishment licence conditions and an application form;

• Riding Establishments Licence Conditions (Word Document 558.5 Kb.)
• Riding Establishment Licence Application Form (Word Document 558.5 Kb.)

When applying for a licence, a completed licence application form must be accompanied with the appropriate fee which is currently £67.50 + vets fee.

For new riding establishments, planning permission may be required. Further information can be obtained from Planning Services.

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