In the UK, all riding centres must be legally approved by their Local Authority, ensuring high standards of animal welfare. Local councils maintain a public register of licensed riding centres in their district. If a premises holds a licence, it should be displayed prominently at the location, making it easy to verify.
Additionally, many centres listed on our website are also approved by one or more of our member bodies, ensuring that they are fully insured, have a trained Safeguarding Officer, have qualified coaches, and have health and safety policies in place. The organisations that approve riding centres in the UK are:
It's recommended that anyone looking to book a riding lesson, whether it be for yourself or a child, at an affiliated or unaffiliated riding school, it's good practice to ask questions around their safeguarding and insurance policies. To give you a better idea of what to expect and what to look out for, check our advice for parents and carers and Safe to Play website.
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