Article: Licences - riding establishments Article Body A Riding Establishment is defined as " the carrying on of a business of keeping horses to let them out for hire for riding or riding instruction". Anyone who is running a riding establishment business is required to hold a Riding Establishments Licence. Legislation Riding Establishments Act 1964 Riding Establishments Act 1970 Who can apply Anyone who runs a riding establishment. How to apply Please complete all relevant sections of the application form clearly, accurately and legibly. Please return the form in plenty of time for a new licence to be granted or an old licence renewed. The council will arrange for the inspection of horses and premises by a veterinary surgeon to ensure the welfare of the animals and that the accommodation is suitable. The licence will be issued subject to compliance with licence conditions and payment of the licence fee. We aim to provide an initial response within five days of receipt of an application form. Supporting information Licenses are renewable annually on the 1st January. The following conditions are required by the act, whether specified in the licence or not: A horse found on inspection of the premises by an authorised officer to be in need of veterinary attention shall not be returned to work until the holder of the licence has obtained, at his own expense and has lodged with the council, a veterinary certificate that the horse is fit for work No horse will be let out on hire for riding or used for providing instruction in riding without supervision by a responsible person of the age of 16 years or over unless (in the case of a horse let out for hire for riding) the holder of the licence is satisfied that the hirer of the horse is competent to ride without supervision The carrying on of the business of a riding establishment shall at no time be left in the charge of any person under 16 years of age The licence holder shall hold a current public liability insurance policy A register shall be kept by the licence holder of all horses in his possession aged three years and under and usually kept on the premises, which shall be available for inspection by an authorised officer at all reasonable times. Application forms Riding Establishments Licence Application Form An application form is also available by contacting the Animal Health Officer on 01226 772468 or email regulatoryservices@barnsley.gov.uk Charges The current application fee is £95+ vet inspection fee, you will be invoiced for this following submission of your application form. Frequently Asked Questions What is a riding establishment and do I need a licence? A riding establishment is:- a business which keeps horses to let out on hire for riding OR the horses are used for teaching people to ride (for payment) OR a combination of both of the above. A horse in terms of the Riding Establishment Act 1970 means any of the following:- Mare Gelding Pony Foal Colt Filly Stallion Ass* Mule* Jennet* * This means beach donkeys require a licence to operate So if you run a business which does any of the above you will need to apply for a riding establishment licence. This is required by law under the Riding Establishments Act 1964 and the Riding Establishment Act 1970 Contact information Animal Health Officer Regulatory Services, PO Box 602, Barnsley Council, Barnsley, S70 9FB Our office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30 pm Friday. Telephone: 01226 772468 Fax: 01226 775699 Email: regulatoryservices@barnsley.gov.uk