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Licence - riding establishment
In order to provide riding lessons or hire out horses for payment, a licence is required under the Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970.
- Riding Establishments Act 1964 (c.70) (external link)
Licenses are issued by the local authority and are subject to a satisfactory vets inspection.
An annual fee is payable and the person making the application must be over eighteen.
The local authority may impose additional conditions before issuing a licence. Veterinary surgeons, police forces and zoos are exempt from having to apply for this licence.
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We are open office hours, Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Alternatively, you can apply online - see above for details.
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Contact details
Contact: Licensing Services
Department: Central Services
Email: dls@pendle.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 661661
Fax: 01282 661630
Visit: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/licensing Nelson Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LGSearch for other services by keyword
