Apply for a licence to hire out horses for riding lessons

You will need a licence if you keep horses and plan to hire them out for riding or lessons.

You'll need to pay a non-refundable fee of £139.15 to apply and a further £217.80 if the licence is granted. You'll also be responsible for any vets fees.

As part of your application you'll need to submit copies of the following:

• plan of the premises
• operating procedures
• insurance policy
• risk assessments (including fire)
• qualification and training records
• infection control procedure

You'll need to return your form and supporting documents to envhealth@canterbury.gov.uk. You can also email the team if you have any questions before applying.

To pay the application fee you can:

• call 01227 862 427 to make a phone payment
• send a cheque made payable to Canterbury City Council

Apply for a horse riding licence

Licences are valid for one to three years, based on a risk rating we award each licence holder.

Granted horse riding licences