Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be over 18 years of age. In England and Wales
they must have not been disqualified:
- from keeping a riding establishment
- from keeping a pet shop under the Pet Animals Act 1951
- from having custody of animals under the Protection of Animals
(Amendment) Act 1954
- from keeping boarding establishments for animals under the
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
- under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 from keeping or owning
animals, being able to influence how animals are kept, dealing
animals or transporting or being involved in the transporting of
animals
- from owning, keeping dealing or transporting animals under the
Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
In Scotland applicants must not have been disqualified:
- from keeping a dog under the Protection of Animals (Cruelty to
Dogs) Act 1933 or Protection of Animals (Cruelty to Dogs)
(Scotland) Act 1934
- from keeping a pet shop under the Pet Animals Act 1951
- from having custody of animals under the Protection of Animals
(Amendment) Act 1954
- from keeping an animal boarding establishment under the Animal
Boarding Establishments Act 1963
- from a disqualification under the Animal Health Act 1981
following a conviction for deliberately infecting an animal with a
disease
- from owing, keeping, dealing in or transporting animals,
working with, using, riding or driving animals, providing animal
services, taking possession of animals for any of these purposes or
taking charge of animals for any other purposes under the Animal
Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
Applicants must pay any required fee and comply with any
conditions attached to a licence.
Fees
- First Application £331
- Renewal/Variation £ 167
Payable to Peterborough City Council
Regulation Summary
Riding Establishments are regulated by the
Riding Establishments Act 1964 and the Riding Establishments
Act 1970 licence holders must ensure they comply with
legislation.
Application Evaluation Process
Before deciding an application the local authority must consider
a report from a veterinary surgeon or practitioner detailing
whether the premises are suitable for a riding establishment and
detailing the conditions of the premises and any horses.
The local authority will also take into account whether the
applicant is suitable and qualified to hold a licence. They must
also be satisfied of the following:
- that consideration will be given to the condition of the horses
and that they will be maintained in good health, kept physically
fit and where the horse is to be ridden or used during riding
instruction, be suitable for that purpose
- that the animals feet will be trimmed properly and that shoes
are fitted properly and are in good condition
- that there will be suitable accommodation for the horses
- that for horses maintained on grass there is suitable pasture,
shelter and water and that supplementary feed will be provided as
and when needed
- that horses will be provided with suitable food, drink and
bedding materials and will be exercised, groomed, rested and
visited at suitable intervals
- that precautions will be taken to reduce the spread of
contagious or infectious diseases and that veterinary first aid
equipment and medicines will be provided and maintained
- that appropriate procedures are in place to protect and remove
the horses in the case of a fire and that as part of this the name,
address and telephone number of the licence holder is displayed
outside the premises and fire instructions are displayed
- that storage facilities for forage, bedding, stable equipment
and saddlery are provided
In addition to any other conditions a riding establishment
licence must be subject to the following conditions:
- that any horse inspected by an authorised officer and found to
need veterinary attention will not be returned to work until the
licence holder has obtained a veterinary certificate confirming the
horse is fit for work
- that a horse will not be let out for hire or for use in
instruction without the supervision of a responsible person aged 16
years or older, unless the licence holder is satisfied the rider
doesn't require supervision
- that the business will not be left in the charge of someone
under 16 years of age
- that the licence holder holds indemnity insurance
- that the licence holder keeps a register of all horses in their
possession that are three years old or younger and that the
register is available for inspection at all reasonable times
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes - This means that you will be able to act as though your
application is granted if you have not heard otherwise within 35
days. If you would like to contact us at anytime regarding your
application you can do this online
here if you applied through the Business Link service
or use the contact details below.
How to Apply
You can apply online using the the links
below.
Apply for a licence to operate a riding establishment or to renew
an existing licence
Apply to change a riding establishment licence
Make an additional payment relating to a submitted
application (When making an additional payment
please remember to quote the reference number given and ensure that
you only pay the amount requested).
You can also download the relevant application
forms by using the links below and return the competed form to us
at the address provided on the form.
Application
form for a riding establishment licence or to renew an existing
licence
Application
form to change a riding establishment licence
Public register
For details regarding existing Riding Establishments please
contact the Licensing Team
Failed Application Redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
A licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can
appeal to a local magistrates' court.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other Redress
If you have any issues regarding a riding
establishment for example compliants relating to; noise,
pollution or possible non compliance with regulations, or
if one trader wishes to complain about another, please
contact Peterborough City Council for help and advice.
Contact Details
For further information and guidance please contact the
Licensing Team
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