Stage 2 Ride Leader

• Ride leader
• Assistant groom within a commercial equestrian centre

View our assessment fees.

• 16+ years (you can take the Stage 2 Care at 14 years)
• Anyone aspiring to have a leading equestrian career in the equestrian tourism industry
• Anyone looking to work within a commercial equestrian centre
• Anyone aspiring to become a Stage 3 Trail Leader

You will be assessed on the following learning outcomes:

• Know about the roles, rights and responsibilities of an assistant groom
• Be able to fit tack and boots on a horse
• Be able to prepare a horse to travel
• Know about horse behaviour
• Understand how to feed horses
• Know about basic horse anatomy
• Understand horse fitness
• Be able to maintain a horse’s health
• Be able to prepare a horse for presentation
• Understand how to care for a horses’ feet
• Understand the environment for keeping horses

Find out more about Stage 2 Care here.

You will be assessed on the following learning outcomes:

• Know the roles and responsibilities of a Stage 2 Ride Leader
• Prepare to take out a ride
• Be able to ride as part of a group in an open space
• Be able to warm up safely in a group prior to riding out
• Ride and lead a horse and rider
• Escort clients out for a ride
• Evaluate own performance

Find out more about Stage 2 Riding Out here.

Find an assessment near you and then contact the Education team to book.

Please ensure you book in plenty of time. 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.

Of course, 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.

All applicants are encouraged to undertake practical training at a BHS Approved Centre or with a BHS Accredited Professional Coach to ensure you are ready for your assessment.

Find your nearest BHS Approved Centre.

Find a BHS Accredited Professional Coach near you.