Hiring out horses

Licence guidance and conditions

View the animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities on the GOV.UK website (external link).

Apply for a licence

Please complete the below application forms. 

Licence to hire out a horse application form

Costs

  • new applications up to 10 horses: £290
  • renewals up to 10 horses: £278
  • enforcement: £167
  • each additional animal activity: £204
  • Each additional horse: £25
  • Annual Inspection (between renewals - up to 10 horses): £80
  • Plus vet fees for all inspections

Additional charges

  • copy of conditions of animal welfare licence: £34
  • re-evaluation of rating request: £123
  • variation or transfer of licence: £65
  • Animal Welfare Advisory visit £87