07 October 2008Licences to operate a riding establishment are issued under the Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970.
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".
Licences are renewable annually. 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.
Click for a copy of the application form for a licence to operate a riding establishment (
PDF 101K file details). The licence will be issued subject to compliance with licence conditions and payment of fees.
For further advice and information, please contact:
Environmental Protection
Sevenoaks District Council
Argyle Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1HG
Call 01732 227275
Fax 01732 742339
e-mail environmental.protection@sevenoaks.gov.uk
