Licence

Riding establishment licence (Northern Ireland)

Apply for a riding establishment licence if you want to run a business where horses or ponies are hired out for riding in Northern Ireland

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If you want to run a riding establishment in Northern Ireland, you’ll need to contact your Divisional Veterinary Office to apply for a licence.

A riding establishment is a business that hires out horses or ponies for riding, or a riding school.

Your licence will need to be renewed every year. The fee and specific conditions will be set by your Divisional Veterinary Office.

Requirements

You must be over 18 and suitably qualified to apply for a riding establishment licence.