Riding establishment licence

  The following criteria will be considering when processing the application: 

• that consideration is given to the condition of the horses and they will be maintained in good health, kept physically fit and are suitable to be ridden or used during riding instruction;
• 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. 

To change any details of the licence a new application should be submitted.

£187

Email premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk to apply for a licence, guidance notes and vet report

28 working days.

To view the public register email: EnvH_CRMTechSupp@manchester.gov.uk