Isnt it about time you took your bhs riding and road safety test. Riding two abreast is particularly recommended if riding a young or inexperienced horse, with the more experienced horse being nearest to the centre of the road. The overall aim of this booklet is to promote safety, good driving practice and. Ride safe o ff ers a modern and comprehensive approach to riding safely in all environments, featuring an array of useful tips and tricks on how to stay safe while riding on the road, along bridleways or even while warming up at competitions, making it the perfect riding companion for equestrians of both a. Riding and road safety manual british horse society on. For details of test dates in your area, or to find a training course, visit the bhs website. Download pdf bhs ride safe free online new books in. Training is available to all riders from 12 years of age and the test is supported by the detr. The highway code, paying particular attention to the relevant sections for horseriders.
Wear safety gear, which should at least include a hard hat and hivis gear at least one item on you and your horse in case you become parted, although the more, the better. The progressive route encourages you to continue, leading. Discover book depositorys huge selection of british horse society books online. Dont forget to click below for top road safety tips. The bhs complete manual of equitation is the official handbook for all those learning to ride, or those who train horses, as well as being a fantastic guide to teachers of riding. Ride safe gives you the confidence to ride in the environments you are most often faced with, keeping you and your horse safe. This includes observations, signalling, manoeuvring and negotiating a series of hazards that they may encounter on the roads. A copy of this book will be provided to anyone booking the ride safe.
This database ensures we are a significant partner with all equine safety stakeholders. Riding safely on the road, along rights of way, across agricultural land, at the beach. A big thank you to the bhs riding and road safety examiners, to our very own riding and road safety trainer janet and the team of staff that made the day flow so well. This is essential training for anyone who wishes to ride on the road. The bhs riding and road safety manual official bhs exams tests 16 11rev ed by british horse society isbn. Please book early to avoid dissapointment as our last test booked up very quickly. Horse road saftey test this test is to provide a fun way to question your basic knowledge on road saftey and to also tackle some of the tricker areas.
It is designed to test the riders ability to ride appropriately on the road. The society has put in a range of measures such as limiting the number of people on site to protect and care for our team. Taken by more than 4,000 candidates a year, the bhs riding and road safety test helps educate riders in road safety in order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads. This test is to provide a fun way to question your basic knowledge on road saftey and to also tackle some of the tricker areas. Ride safe a modern approach to riding safely in all environments. Aug 28, 2012 with the riding and road safety test finally under my belt and a cute bhs pin badge to prove it, im now ready to look at my stage 2 exam and this time, wont be leaving it for three years.
Study the bhs riding and roadcraft manual and read and learn. Ride safe by the british horse society ride safe offers an array of useful tips and tricks on how to stay safe while riding on the road, along bridleways or even while warming up at competitions, making it the perfect riding companion for equestrians of both a recreational and competitive nature its also perfect for those currently undertaking or looking to pursue the bhs ride safe award. Riding and road safety test ride in the heart of the. Bhs riding and road safety bhs exams country treks. The british horse society is the uks largest and most influential equestrian charity working to improve equestrian access. Riders must be aware of and obey the law, the highway code, the pony club road rider book and british horse society ride safe guide. A guide to safer horse riding on the road road safety. Buy ride safe by the british horse society from waterstones today. More details of the test can be found on the link below. Jan 05, 2009 isnt it about time you took your bhs riding and road safety test. Hold the ride safe award or bhs riding and road safety. Pass rates are over 94% each year the key reason for those that failed was that candidates arrived unprepared, and this is where we.
Ride safe berkshire riding centre bhs approved riding. We lobby and advise mps, road safety partnerships, the police and other safety organisations. Bhs pathways british horse society british horse society. For b test you need either the pony club or the bhs riding and road safety test. Completing the ride safe assessment is a corequisite of the bhs stage 1 ride award. We recognise this is a challenging and worrying time for individuals in the industry both professionally and personally. Road safety, travelling, bridleways stable management and horse care training the horse. Please send it to anyone you know who can drive or rides horses on the road. Riding safely on the road, along rights of way, across agricultural land, at the beach and when warming up at competitions. Please call us to book onto the training sessions and the bhs to book your exam. The aim of the road rider test is to promote safety on the road by recognizing riders who can show that they ride with courtesy and responsibility, are aware of and obey the law, the highway code and the pony club road rider book and british horse society riding and road craft manual.
With the riding and road safety test finally under my belt and a cute bhs pin badge to prove it, im now ready to look at my stage 2 exam and this time, wont be leaving it for three years. Jul 17, 2017 the ride safe award replaces the bhss riding road safety test and can be taken by any rider aged over 11. You see im due to take it on sunday and i wondered what the exam is like. Students should bring a current copy of the bhs ride safe guide provided with your test fee by the bhs and the rules of the road candidates are responsible for their own entry to the test. As a result we will be cancelling or postponing all bhs assessments until the end of june 2020. Riding and road safety balcultry stables, swords, co. Please note, this new programme is replacing the previous bhs riding road safety qualification.
Ride safe a modern approach to riding safely in all. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Short course bhs ride safe award at bridgend college. This course is also aimed at those wanting to learn more about road safety in order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads. Always show courtesy to other road users a smile or nod of thanks is all that is required as this means you do not have to take your hands off the reins.
At the british horse society we put a great deal of passion into ensuring that every equestrian is as safe as possible. The british horse society are proud supporters of brakes road safety week. Ride safe offers a modern and comprehensive approach to riding safely in all environments, featuring an array of useful tips and tricks on how to stay safe while riding on the road, along bridleways or even while warming up at competitions, making it the perfect riding companion for equestrians of both a recreational and competitive nature it covers everything from the steps you should take. Bhs riding and road safety training and exam slieve aughty. The british horse society examinations system is one of the best and most widely respected in the world. The bhs ride safe award is available to all riders from 11 years of age and is supported by the department for british transport. The riding and road safety certificate is a pre requisite for the bhs stage two exam and this course will enable enough time for those wanting to book on to our stage two exam in july. Our professional ride safe trainer will guide you through every stage of your preparation towards your ride safe award assessment and sign off you. Think about the routes you are going to ride and the potential hazards, and make sure you stay alert on the roads. The highway code and the british horse society riding and road craft riding and road safety manual 12 th edition, published by the bhs. Training should be based around the information contained in the junior road rider book published by the pony club. Read bhs ride safe online, read in mobile or kindle.
Ride safe by the british horse society waterstones. The exam is set for the rrs, friday 19th july at balcultry ec. Buy bhs ride safe revised by the british horse society isbn. To achieve the best benefit from the evening, candidates should read. Training info, highland horse fun, horse riding pony treks. The statistics ares used in government debates, and high profile presentations. Ride safe is a corequisite of the bhs stage 1 ride award. Mar 17, 2017 the riding and road safety certificate is a pre requisite for the bhs stage two exam and this course will enable enough time for those wanting to book on to our stage two exam in july. Free with the ride safe award assessment, you will receive the bronze and silver riding out safely booklets, providing practical examples, tips and guidance to make you knowledgeable when riding in all situations including.
The committee recommends a systems approach to road safety. The exam will run throughout the day and consist of the three units which candidates are required to pass in order to gain their riding and road safety certificate. This is made to be a fun quiz where young riders can question there knowledge and prehaps find out abit more about riding on the road safely with fun pictures throughout. Jan 15, 2020 you will be required to tack up at the beginning of the session and untack at the end. Jun 18, 2015 a big thank you to the bhs riding and road safety examiners, to our very own riding and road safety trainer janet and the team of staff that made the day flow so well. Ride safe award british horse society bhs pathways. With clear advice, illustrations and summary quizzes, this little book, designed to accompany the exam, is packed. This edition was coordinated by former bhs chairman patrick print obe fbhs and provides a solid insight into the art of equitation. The british horse society has been monitoring the governments guidance to protect people during the covid19 outbreak. Ride safe by the british horse society ride safe offers an array of useful tips and tricks on how to stay safe while riding on the road, along bridleways or even while warming up at competitions, making it the perfect riding companion for equestrians of both a recreational and competitive nature.
We are an approved training and examination centre for bhs ride safe award, with two accredited trainers. Bhs ride safe download bhs ride safe ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub. The simulated road route this part takes place in offroad conditions. Download bhs ride safe ebook free in pdf and epub format. I have been through my training and have read some of the bhs riding and roadcraft 2006 book. Download pdf bhs ride safe free online new books in politics. The british horse society online bookshop offers a massive range of horse books, riding books, and official bhs courses and exam preparation.
Ride safe offers a modern and comprehensive approach to riding safely in all environments, featuring an array of useful tips and tricks on how to stay safe while riding on the road, along bridleways or even while warming up at competitions, making it the perfect riding companion for equestrians of both a recreational and competitive nature. Riders should ride on the left hand side of the road near the kerb, never riding more than two abreast. Bookings for this exam, must be made through the uk office phone number is on the flyer spaces are filling up fast, so phone today. The bhs riding and road safety test helps to educate riders in road safety in order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads. Please book your horse with laurel view on 9083 0649 asap. The bhs ride safe award helps educate riders in road safety, in order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads. I just wondered if anyone has taken the bhs riding and road safety exam and how they found it. Using our statistics, we can offer support to bhs members in local safety campaigns. Jun 24, 2019 the highway code and the british horse society riding and road craft riding and road safety manual 12 th edition, published by the bhs. To become a bhs ride safe trainer and to be promoted on our website, you must meet the following criteria. Sep 11, 2019 students should bring a current copy of the bhs ride safe guide provided with your test fee by the bhs and the rules of the road candidates are responsible for their own entry to the test. The first is available from any decent bookshop, the latter from your local horse shops or the bhs.
This must be done a minimum of 14 days prior to test date, which means you need to book your exam by august 29th 2019. Before you take to the bridleways, byways and roads, there are ten things to do. British horse society bhs ride and road safety exam. At the end of the training candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate to the examiner that they can. Top titles from the leading authors of the equine world all available now from stock at great prices here.
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