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Hiring horses

Apply for a licence

Use this service to apply for a licence to hire horses including stables and riding schools.

Before you get started

You can apply for a licence to hire horses online. You’ll need:

  • a description of the accommodation provided for the horses
  • the name and address of the premises
  • your date of birth

What happens next

Once you've sent us your application, you'll need to pay an administration fee of £269.

To pay your administration fee, you'll need to call our customer service team on 01795 417850.

Once you've paid

If your application is successful, you'll receive:

  • an inspection from our inspection officer and an independent vet
  • a risk rating score, following your inspection
  • an invoice for your licence, based on your risk rating

When you receive your invoice, you can pay it online.

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