Update 23rd October 2020:
The British Horse Society has been monitoring the Government’s guidance to protect people during the Covid-19 outbreak. We recognise this is a challenging and worrying time for individuals in the industry both professionally and personally.
During this time of unprecedented upheaval, the British Horse Society has developed an interim model of assessment for a selection of Care, Ride and Lunge units. This assessment model has been implemented in order to comply with current government health guidelines and allow assessments to continue without disadvantaging any candidate.
A revised assessment model as described in the candidate guidance will be implemented for Stage 1 and Stage 2, 3 and 4 Care, Lunge and Ride units until at least 31 August 2021 or until further notice. Please visit our Covid-19 hub for further guidance for candidates.
Please see the relevant assessment listing below for an update on our assessments. We expect more 2021 dates to be added in the coming weeks so please do check back again if you can’t see an assessment date available yet at your chosen centre.
We can take bookings for dates listed below but please be aware we are still awaiting further updates from the Government regarding lifting of lockdown restrictions which may affect our ability to hold assessments.
Any assessments that go ahead will follow relevant social distancing advice which will be forwarded to candidates.
Please visit our Covid-19 hub for further guidance for candidates.
If you have any questions, please contact education@bhs.org.uk 02476 840508.
View a list of all our scheduled UK assessments and their dates and locations. Please keep checking back as we frequently update our listings. BHS assessments are assessed in English, however if English is not your first language we are able to offer a translator/s. If you are taking assessments in the UK and would like to take advantage of this service please contact the Education team for further information.
Training for your assessment
Training for BHS Assessments should include a mix of practical training and practice, workshops, events and revision or study at home. We strongly recommend training with a BHS Approved Training Centre or an Accredited Professional Coach. Find all BHS centres, training events and coaches here.
If you are looking for our assessments at our international centres, including the Republic of Ireland, view international assessment dates here.
Book Your Assessment Today
Our assessments close for booking two weeks before the assessment date; please ensure you book before this deadline.
Call the Education team on 02476 840508 to book your assessment. Please have your credit or debit card details to hand.
Please ensure you book more than two weeks prior to the assessment date, so we can process your booking. The assessment will close for bookings two weeks prior to taking place.
We will always do our best to accommodate your preference for an assessment. However, the venue and date are not confirmed until payment is taken and you have received your written confirmation.
Re-sitting your assessment
If you have been unsuccessful on your first assessment, we encourage you to call us to book a re-sit.
We will also answer any questions you may have and provide you with feedback at this stage. You may have been successful against some, but not all of the assessment criteria, in which case we can just assess you on the sections on which you were not so strong.
Ride Safe
We regret we do not feel we would be able to deliver the Ride Safe assessment with appropriate social distancing in place. To support candidates progressing through the Ride assessments, we will accept the Riding Out Safely Silver Challenge Award as the co-requisite for the Stage 1 Ride. This award can be delivered and assessed by your coach or Approved Centre on a one-to-one candidate-to-assessor model. Find your nearest Challenge Awards Centre or Coach.
Stage 1 Care and Ride
We have developed our assessment model which allows our Care and Ride assessments for Stage 1 to be delivered at a BHS Approved Riding School.
For further guidance, and how to book your Stage 1 Care or Ride assessment, please see our Covid-19 advice hub.
Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride
We have developed our assessment model which allows our Care and Lunge assessments for Stage 2 to be delivered at a BHS Approved Riding School. For further guidance, and how to book your Stage 2 Care assessment with the BHS Approved School, please see our Covid-19 advice hub.
The dates listed below are for Stage 2 Ride assessments only.
- 10 March 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
- 8 April 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 14 April 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 16 April 2021 - Eccleston Equestrian Centre, Lancashire
- 20 April 2021 - Bridgend College Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan
- 22 April 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 5 May 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire
- 5 May 2021 - Wellington Riding, Hampshire
- 12 May 2021 - Scottish Equestrian Hotel, Lanarkshire
- 13 May 2021 - Checkendon Equestrian Centre, Berkshire
- 17 May 2021 - Trent Park Equestrian Centre, London
- 20 May 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 24 May 2021 - Aberdeen Riding Club, Aberdeenshire
- 28 May 2021 - Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
- 1 June 2021 - Kimblewick Equestrian Centre , Norfolk
- 2 June 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 8 June 2021 - Rayne Riding Centre, Essex
- 23 June 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
- 8 July 2021 - Checkendon Equestrian Centre, Berkshire
- 13 July 2021 - Rayne Riding Centre, Essex
- 27 August 2021 - Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
Stage 2 Coaching
Download the Covid-19 update for Stage 2 Coaching. Includes important information regarding the assessment.
- 16 April 2021 - Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
- 21 April 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 23 April 2021 - Eccleston Equestrian Centre , Lancashire
- 23 April 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire
- 29 April 2021 - Bridgend College Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan
- 3 May 2021 - Aberdeen Riding Club, Aberdeenshire
- 13 May 2021 - Bicton College, Devon
- 18 May 2021 - Wellington Riding, Hampshire
- 19 May 2021 - Plumpton College, East Sussex
- 8 June 2021 - Rayne Riding Centre, Essex
- 16 June 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 16 June 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire
- 27 July 2021 - Rayne Riding Centre, Essex
- 3 August 2021 - Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
- 4 August 2021 - Aberdeen Riding Club, Aberdeenshire
- 25 August 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
Stage 3 Care, Lunge and Ride
We have developed our assessment model which allows our Care and Lunge assessments for Stage 3 to be delivered at a BHS Approved Training Centre. For further guidance, and how to book your Stage 3 Care or Lunge assessment, please see our Covid-19 advice hub.
The dates listed below are for Stage 3 Ride assessments only.
- 8 April 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 14 April 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 21 April 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
- 22 April 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 4 May 2021 - Aberdeen Riding Club, Aberdeenshire
- 10 May 2021 - Trent Park Equestrian Centre, London
- 11 May 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire
- 13 May 2021 - Bridgend College Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan
- 13 May 2021 - Checkendon Equestrian Centre, Berkshire
- 20 May 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 28 May 2021 - Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire Dressage ride only
- 2 June 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 16 June 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire
- 7 July 2021 - Stonar School Equestrian Centre, Wiltshire
- 8 July 2021 - Checkendon Equestrian Centre, Berkshire
- 25 August 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
- 27 August 2021 - Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire Dressage ride only
Stage 3 Coaching
- 31 March 2021 - Aberdeen Riding Club, Aberdeenshire
- 12 April 2021 - Trent Park Equestrian Centre, London
- 21 April 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire
- 23 April 2021 - Eccleston Equestrian Centre, Lancashire
- 4 May 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire
- 5 May 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire
- 2 June 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
- 8 June 2021 - Bridgend College Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan
- 16 June 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
- 10 August 2021 - Aberdeen Riding Club, Aberdeenshire
- 25 August 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
Stage 4 Care and Ride (including Lunge)
We have developed our assessment model which allows the Care and Lunge assessments for Stage 4 to be delivered at a BHS Stage 4 Assessment Centre. For further guidance, and how to book your Stage 4 Care or Lunge assessment, please see our Covid-19 advice hub.
The dates listed below are for Stage 4 Ride only.
- 7 April 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre Dressage Ride
- 19 May 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire Eventing Ride
- 6 May 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire Eventing Ride
- 24 May 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire, Eventing Ride
- 7 June 2021 - Trent Park Equestrian Centre, London, Eventing Ride
- 9 June 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire, Eventing Ride
- 7 July 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire Eventing Ride
- 7 July 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire, Showjumping Ride
Stage 4 Coaching and Management
Stage 4 Senior Management
We have developed our assessment model for Stage 4 Senior Management to allow candidate's to be assessed via video call. An assessment centre is not required and the assessment will be arranged by the BHS. For further guidance, please see our Covid-19 advice hub.
To book a Stage 4 Management assessment please contact the Education Team.
On the morning of the assessment you will be emailed a case study no later than 8:30am by your assessor, you will then be required to join the video call at 10:00am for a group discussion. During the group discussion the assessor will inform you at what time you will need to re-join the call for your 1:1 assessment.
The dates listed below are for Stage 4 Management only, via a video call assessment:
- 2 March 2021
- 3 March 2021
- 23 March 2021
- 24 March 2021
- 13 April 2021
- 17 May 2021
- 18 May 2021
- 8 June 2021
- 13 July 2021
- 14 July 2021
- 17 August 2021
- 14 September 2021
- 15 September 2021
- 18 October 2021
- 9 November 2021
- 10 November 2021
- 14 December 2021
The dates listed below are for Stage 4 Coaching only.
- 17 March 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire Eventing Coaching
- 5 May 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire Eventing Coaching
- 25 May 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire, Eventing Coaching
- 7 July 2021 - Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire, Showjumping Coaching
- 10 August 2021 - Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire Eventing Coaching
Intermediate Teaching Test (ITT) resit only.
- 28 June 2021 - Trent Park Equestrian Centre, London
Performance Care & Management, Ride and Coaching
Section 1: Care and Welfare and Section 2: Business Management
The following units within Section 1 and 2 can be assessed via video call. You can be assessed for one, two or all three of these units on one assessment day:
- Unit 2: Literature Review
- Unit 3: Business Management Skills
- Unit 4: Business Management Presentation
Video call assessment dates
If the below video call dates are not suitable for you please contact the Education Team.
- 10 March 2021
- 11 March 2021
- 26 April 2021
- 4 May 2021
- 14 June 2021
- 21 June 2021
- 27 September 2021
- 5 October 2021
Unit 1: Care and Welfare - practical and theory assessment
- 20 May 2021 - World Horse Welfare, Norfolk
- 8 July 2021 - Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre, West Sussex
- 21 October 2021 - World Horse Welfare, Blackpool
Stable Managers
- 20 May 2021 - World Horse Welfare, Norfolk
- 8 July 2021 - Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre, West Sussex
The following section of the Stable Managers will be assessed via video call and you must also book a video call assessment with your Stable Managers booking:
- Section 3 - Presentations and Business Management
Video call assessment dates
If the below video call dates are not suitable for you please contact the Education Team.
- 10 March 2021
- 11 March 2021
- 26 April 2021
- 4 May 2021
- 14 June 2021
- 21 June 2021
Section 3 Training Horses (Lunge and Ride) and Section 4 Coaching. The discipline is specified next to the date:
- 25 May 2021 - Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire Eventing
- 3 June 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire Eventing
- 22 June 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire Eventing
- 2 September 2021 - Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire Eventing
- 7 September 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire Section 3 Dressage only
- 21 September 2021 - Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire Eventing
Riding Out
The equestrian tourism qualifications are being revised and will be replaced with the Ride Leader Pathway. For Stage 2 and Stage 3 Riding Out assessment dates in Ireland, click here.
BHS Fellowship
- Please check back for updates.