Hiring out horses Licensing
Hiring out horses (riding schools) – this includes a business of either riding or instruction in riding (this includes Donkey’s).
Do I need a licence?
All activities involving hiring out horses for riding, or instruction in riding, need to have a licence if they’re carried out as a commercial business.
Hiring out horses licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What do I need to apply?
Checklist
- Complete application form
- Pay relevant fee
How do I apply?
Please send completed application forms to licensing@doncaster.gov.uk and a member of the licensing team will contact you with payment options
How much does it cost?
£650.00 (1-5 horses)
(1-3 Year Licence depending on star rating)
£888.00 (6+ horses)
(1-3 Year Licence depending on star rating)
*Before a licence is granted a listed veterinarian (appointed by the council) must inspect the premises on which the applicant will be charged separately for this service*
*In addition, once a licence is issued the vet must inspect on an annual basis, this will also be charged accordingly*
Other fee's and charges:
Minor Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 1 hour)
Major Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)
Request for Re Rating: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)
How long does the process take?
Following a successful inspection, we will aim to issue your licence within 28 days.
Apply now
- Application for Hiring out Horses
- Download (132KB - DOC)
Additional Information
How long does the licence last?
The length on the licence will be determined by their risk rating. Licence length can be between 1-3 years depending on whether they are meeting higher standards of animal welfare.
Do I need planning permission?
Please visit the link below to enquire:
Check if you need planning permission? - City of Doncaster Council
You can check Licences here
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