Division of Animal Health and Dairy Services

Animal Health: Programs
Animal Health: MA Fairs Rules
Animal Health: Publications
Equine Activities:

• Consumer FAQ
• Carriage Rides
• Hay/Sleigh Rides
• Parties/Pony Rides/Trail Rides
• Importing Equine/Horses
• Protecting Water Quality through Manure Management for Horses
• Riding Instructor FAQ
• Riding Instructor Licensing
• Riding School/Stable Licensing

Equine Forms:

• Equine Dealer/Transporter License Application
• Riding Instructor License Application
• Stable/Riding School License Application
• Standardbred Registration
• Thoroughbred Registration
  

• MGL Chapter 128 § 2A
• MGL Chapter 128 § 2B
• MGL Chapter 128 § 2C
• MGL Chapter 128 § 2D
• 330 CMR Horses § 16.00

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Photo courtesy of Avalon Farm, Plympton, MA

Q. How soon does my stable or school have to be licensed after opening?

A. You must take the first steps towards licensing prior to opening the stable or school.

Q. How do I get started with the licensing process?

A. First, print out and complete the application form and return it to the address on the form. Once it is received, an inspector from DAR will inspect your facility. If it passes the inspection, you will be issued a license.

Q. What is the license fee?

A. The annual fee is $100.

Q. What kind of records am I required to keep?

A. All licensees must maintain records of the daily work periods for each horse for 30 days.

Q. If I apply for an equine dealer /transporter license and I am a licensed stable, what is the fee?

A. For those currently licensed under Chapter 128, Section 2B (Stable License), the license fee is reduced to $10.00 when accompanied by the Stable License Number. A vehicle decal is required for each vehicle in which animals will be transported. The fee for each decal is $5.00.

If you are a first time licensee there is also a one time fee of $5.00, for a dealer/transporter plate, for each vehicle to be used for transporting animals.

 American Horse Council

 American Riding Instructors Association

Horse Protection Act

Photos Courtesy of Aster Design of Westhampton for Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA and
Windkist Farm, North Andover, MA