Riding Establishment Licence

The term 'riding establishment' refers to the business of:

• keeping and letting horses out on hire for riding purposes, or
• providing riding instruction for payment, or
• both the above.

Note: This does not include livery or private stables.

Under the Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970, a riding establishment needs to be licensed with the Local Authority in order to carry on business and an annual veterinary inspection is required. Inspection includes approval of the following:

• number of horses, suitability and health, condition of hooves and shoeing
• accommodation and bedding
• food and water, including provision and storage
• housekeeping, cleanliness and pest control
• condition of tack (saddles and bridles) and other equipment, including suitability and maintenance
• staff training and facilities
• isolation, quarantine and first aid (human and animal).

Guidance is published by the |RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons).

Licensed Premises in Elmbridge

• |View all riding establishments currently licensed in Elmbridge
• If you have a complaint regarding any animal premises within the borough of Elmbridge |complete and return our online form.

How do I apply for a licence, a provisional licence or renew my licence?

For your convenience, you can either apply and pay online or download, complete and return by post.

• |Riding establishment application form - apply online (and remember to scan any documents you wish to attach prior to completing this form e.g. qualification or insurance certificates)
• |Riding establishment application form - download, print, complete and return
• |Guidance notes for riding establishment licence - how and why you need to register
• |Licence conditions for riding establishments
• |Fees and how to pay