British Horse Society Riding & Road Safety Test

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INTRODUCTION

The BHS Riding and Road Safety test is designed to educate riders in road safety in order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads.

Please note that this is a Short Course and is run on a supply and demand basis.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be able to ride to a quiet  horse in the field and on the road,  candidates must have a Witness Testimony verifying they are able to ride safely at this standard.

COURSE CONTENT
The exam tests your roadcraft and riding ability, not the horse or pony! The test is in three parts as described below. 

The Theory Test – This tests your knowledge of the Highway Code and the generally accepted rules of riding on the road. Generally this will be a written test, but in certain circumstances it may be an oral test. Eight out of ten questions must be answered correctly in order to pass this section and move to the next stage.

Simulated Road Route – This stage takes place in off road conditions, i.e. in a field or indoor school. It is designed to test your reactions to a series of hazards etc that you may encounter on the roads. Candidates also undergo a tack and turnout inspection of both horse and rider to ensure that all equipment and clothing is in a safe and suitable state for riding. Again you need to obtain a minimum mark of 80% in order to proceed to the next stage of the test.

The Road Route – You will follow a set route along the roads, so that the

Examiners can assess your competence in dealing with cars and other hazards you meet on the roads. You will usually be given the opportunity to walk the route without your horse prior to the test.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment is through examination at a BHS approved exam centre.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This BHS qualification is a pre-requisite for BHS Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding Stage 2. It can also could be APL (Accreditated Prior Learning) for Level 2 NVQ Horse Care optional Unit 213.1or Unit 212.1 Riding Horses on the Road.

Course Fees

Full-time students do not pay course or examination entry fees, except in some cases when there are examination re-sits. Part-time students pay course fees, which are displayed in College publications or are obtainable from Admissions, and examination entry and / or registration fees.

This course information was deemed to be correct at the time of publication, though course modules and content are subject to change by the awarding body.

NB Please only add additional course material costs under the heading 'Additional Costs'. Course fees, exam and registration costs are not to be included - the learner needs to refer to current publications for fees.