Hong Kong Regulations

PUBLIC HEALTH (ANIMALS)(RIDING ESTABLISHMENT) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6

Requirements in respect of which the Director has to be satisfied

A person applying for a licence shall satisfy the Director that provisions
have been made at the riding establishment for-

   (a)  accommodation for horses to be suitable in respect of construction,
        size, number of occupants, light, ventilation, drainage and
        cleanliness;

   (b)  adequate pasture and shelter for horses at grass to be maintained at
        all times during which the horses are at grass;

   (c)  adequate water and suitable food to be supplied to the horses at
        regular intervals and when necessary;

   (d)  adequate bedding material to be supplied for the horses when
        necessary, except for horses at grass;

   (e)  the horses to be adequately exercised, rested and visited at suitable
        intervals;

   (f)  all reasonable precautions to be taken to prevent and control the
        spread of animal infections or contagious animal diseases;

   (g)  the horses to be maintained in a good state of health and, to be
        suitable for the purpose for which they are kept;

   (h)  adequate accommodation for storage, bedding, stable equipment and
        saddlery to be available at all times; and

   (i)  the feet of the horses to be properly trimmed and if shod, their shoes
        to be properly fitted and in good condition, at all times.