Stables which hire out horses for riding or
instruction must be licensed under the Riding Establishments Acts
1964 and 1970. Before a licence is granted or renewed on an annual
basis, the horse and premises are subject to an inspection by a
veterinary surgeon who is qualified to inspect riding
establishments. Matters taken into account when licensing
establishments include:
- the suitability of the horses
- feeding and accommodation for the horses
- suitability and condition of saddlery
- fire precautions
- competency of the person operating the
establishment
Apply for a riding establishment licence
To apply for a riding establishment licence or
extend an existing one you must complete and return the
Riding
Establishments Application for Licence Form (PDF: 50Kb / 4
pages)
For further information:
- Contact: Food, Health and
Safety Team
-
Address: Environmental Services
Section, Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith Cumbria CA11
7YG
- Telephone: (01768) 212491
- Email:
env.health@eden.gov.uk
- Fax: (01768) 890732
