Stables that hire out horses or ponies for riding or instruction must be licensed under the Riding Establishments Act 1964 (as amended 1970) by the district in which they are situated. A current report from a veterinary surgeon or practitioner chosen by the district from the current List of Approved Riding Establishment Inspectors is a prerequisite of the grant of a licence.
Licence Summary
Licences are valid for a year and must be re-applied for annually. If you are a new applicant we would recommend that you email at environmental@stalbans.gov.uk
Eligibility Criteria
To run a riding establishment you must fulfill the Licence Conditions.
Cost
The fees are set annually. For the year 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 the licence fee for a Riding Establishment is £225.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest the St Albans District Council must process your application before a licence can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this on-line if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Please see our Tacit Consent Policy for further details.
Apply by Submitting a Paper Copy
You can apply by downloading, completing and returning the Application form.
Apply On-line
From 28th December 2009, to comply with the European Union Services Directive, an application may be made electronically via the UK Welcomes Business Link log in
If Your Application is Refused
Please contact ERSYoursay@stalbans.gov.uk
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise in the event of a complaint that you first contact us - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If this has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Date of last review: 13 December 2010