General Information

This packet was developed to provide information on how to license a riding stable. Copies of applicable state laws are included via links to alert you to Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) requirements concerning equine issues as well as regulations governing the MDA in its oversight of riding stables.

Application Procedure

To license a riding stable for operation:

1. Download and review the License Application.
   
2. Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations applicable to riding stables (see below).
   
3. Complete the application and submit it to Michigan Department of Agriculture, PO Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909, along with the $100 fee ($50 for renewal) made out to State of Michigan.
   
4. An MDA Inspector will then contact you and visit the stable to conduct a pre-licensing inspection.
   
5. After your application has been approved and processed, and a satisfactory pre-licensing inspection has been completed and filed in the Lansing office, a riding stable license will be issued.
   
6. After receiving the license, you may then conduct business as a licensed Michigan riding stable.
   

MDA strives to provide a timely response to riding stable license applications. You can help by making sure your application is complete and also by thoroughly reviewing the laws, regulations and other documents linked below before requesting your pre-licensing inspection. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 517/373-1077.

Additional Materials

• Riding Stable License Application
  
  
• Equine Infectious Anemia Brochure
  
  
• West Nile Virus in Horses Brochure
  
  

Laws and Regulations

The laws and regulations relative to Riding Stables are (follow the links):

• The Animal Industry Act: Public Act 466 of 1988, as amended:
  Covers many aspects of the animal industry.
  
  
• Regulations for The Animal Industry Act:
Describes the specific regulations operating under the Animal Industry Act.

• Public Act 33 of 2001
  An excerpt from the amended Animal Industry Act (PA 466 of 1988).
  
  
• Michigan Penal Code (Chapter IX animals): Public Act 328 of 1931 (as amended)
  An excerpt of the Michigan Penal code pertaining to the animal industries.
  
  
• Equine Activity Liability Act: Public Act 351 of 1994
  An Act to regulate civil liability related to equine activities; and to prescribe certain duties for equine professionals.
  
  
• Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns: Public Act 93 of 1974
  An Act to license and regulate horse riding stables and sales barns; to prescribe the duties of the department of agriculture; and to provide penalties.
  
  
• Regulation No. 154: Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns