Point 9 - KEEPING OF HORSES IN A CONTROL AREA

Where a horse is kept under a horse licence granted by the Council at a premises within the control area the following shall apply;

(i) The person keeping the horse shall be the owner or legal occupier of the premises and/or land in which it is kept.
(ii) The premises shall at all times be suitable as regards construction, size, number of occupants, lighting, ventilation, drainage and cleanliness. Adequate fencing shall be provided to prevent a horse from straying.
(iii) An exercising area of adequate dimension shall be provided for the horse.
(iv) An adequate supply of potable water shall be constantly available.
(v) An adequate amount of wholesome and suitable food shall be supplied to the horse.
(vi) Where the horse is not at grass, food shall be stored in a dry, secure and suitable place and suitable bedding material shall be provided.
(vii) Where the horse is kept at grass, there shall be maintained at all times adequate pasture and shelter for the horse.
(viii) The horse shall be adequately rested and exercised at regular intervals.
(ix) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent and control the spread among horses of infectious or contagious disease.
(x) Sufficient care shall be taken of the horse, including veterinary care.
(xi) Adequate precautions shall be taken for the protection of the horse in the event of fire.
(xii) Only equipment and tackle suitable for the purposes shall be used in connection with the horse.
(xiii) Adequate accommodation shall be provided for the storage of forage, bedding, stable equipment and saddlery.
(xiv) Manure or other noisome or offensive material shall be removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner as soon as possible to avoid causing a nuisance to adjoining owners or occupiers.
(xv) The premises and/or land where a horse is kept shall be registered with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with the Control of Places where Horses are Kept Regulations 2014 (S.I. No 113 of 2014).