Stage 2 Riding Out

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.

• Anyone who currently has a basic level of skill and knowledge within the equine industry and leads hacks, trails or rides
• Anyone working within a riding or trekking centre or other commercial equestrian business
• Those who may want to enhance their knowledge and gain a ride leader qualification

• Minimum age of 16 years
• Ride Safe Award
• Stage 1 Care
• Stage 1 Ride

The following certificates are co-requisites and are required to be completed and up to date to be awarded the Stage 2 Riding Out:

• Stage 2 Care can be completed on the day of the Ride Leader assessment
• BHS Equine Specific First Aid or First Aid at Work (three or four day course) or international equivalent
• BEF Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop or international equivalent

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

Download the full assessment criteria to review the learning outcomes in more detail.

• Four hour criteria based assessment

View our assessment fees.

The following certificates are co-requisites and are required to be completed and up to date to be awarded the Stage 2 Riding Out (which may incur an additional cost):

• Stage 2 Care can be completed on the day of the Ride Leader assessment
• BHS Equine Specific First Aid or First Aid at Work (three or four day course) or international equivalent
• BEF Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop or international equivalent

Stage 2 Riding Out will only require the Stage 2 Care skills record sign off until 1 September 2019, after this date, the Riding Out specific skills record will be added. The coach endorsements that are part of the Stage 2 Riding Out award will be covered by a professional discussion on the assessment day until 1 September 2019.

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

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