On
this page you can find information on the Riding
& Road Safety events, along with some useful
leaflets and information below.
Related Events...
| Date |
Title |
Location |
| 03/09/2010
|
Riding & Road Safety Test |
Gurteen College, Ballingarry, Roscrea Co.Tipperary |
| 07/09/2010
|
Riding & Road Safety Test |
Manooth Equestrain Centre Clonfert Road, Manooth Co.Kildare |
| 12/09/2010
|
Training day for Riding and Road Safety Test |
Balcultry Stables, Balcultry Road, Swords Co.Dublin |
| 14/09/2010
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|
Riding & Road Safety Test |
Manooth Equetrian Centre, Clonfert Road, Manooth Co.Kildare |
| 17/09/2010
|
Riding & Road Safety Test |
Ballycultry Stables, Swords, Co.Dublin |
| 12/10/2010
|
Riding & Road Safety Test |
Manooth Equestrian Centre Manooth Co.Kildare |
| 09/11/2010
|
BHS Riding and Road Safety Test |
Maynooth Equestrian Centre, Clonfert Road, Maynooth, Co.Kildare |
| 10/11/2010
|
Riding and Road Safety Test |
Grennan College, Thomastown Co.Kilkenny |
| 11/11/2010
|
Riding and Road Safety Test |
Grennan College, Thomastown Co.Kilkenny |
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* Multiple day event
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Useful Leaflets from BHS...
Frequently Asked Questions...
 What
is the Riding and Road Safety Test?
What
does the Riding & Road Safety Test Comprise
of?
How
do I train for the BHS Riding and Road Safety
Test?
When
and Where are the BHS Riding & Road Safety
Tests Held?
What
are the Test Booking Deadlines?
What
are the Test Costs?
What
Books do I need to help prepare for the Test?
What
is the Dress Code for Taking the Test?
What
Time Does Each Test Start at?
What
do I Receive if I Pass the BHS Riding& Road
Safety Test?
Who
can I contact for more information?
For more safety information from our main BHS website click here
 What
is the Riding and Road Safety Test?
Over 4,000 candidates a year throughout the UK
and Ireland take the BHS Riding and Road Safety
Test.
The Test is a requirement of the
British Horse Society Stages Exams and must have
been taken and passed before progressing to take
the BHS Stage 2 exam. The Test also helps to
educate riders in road safety in order to minimise
the risk involved when riding on the roads.
The
Test can be taken by all riders between the ages
of 12 and 70 years of age. The test is supported
by the DETR.
It is the only test that any rider
will undertake that has the potential to save
not only their own life but that of their horse
as well.
It is not essential to own a horse
in order to take the test as many of the Riding
and Road Safety Test Centres have horses available
for hire for the test. However numbers are limited.
Dates for the Riding and Road Safety
Test are available above or in the What's
On Section along with the booking forms and procedures.
The dates are organised throughout the year to
try to accommodate those candidates who require
the test to continue further with their BHS Stages
exams.
For a Riding and
Road Safety Test to take place there must be
a minimum of 8 candidates. Please book your Test
early as numbers are limited and Tests fill very
quickly!
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What
does the Riding & Road Safety Test Comprise
of?
The exam tests your road craft and riding ability, not the horse or pony! The
test is in three parts as described below.
1. The Theory Test
This tests your
knowledge of the “Highway Code” or
in the Republic of Ireland The “Rules of
the Road” and the generally accepted rules
of riding a horse 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. .
2. Simulated Road Route
This part
of the test takes place in a fenced off arena
either indoor or outdoor. It is designed to test
your reactions to a series of hazards 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 must obtain a minimum mark of 80% in order
to proceed to the next part of the test.
3. The Road Route
You will follow
a set route along the roads, which will be explained
to you on the day. The examiners will assess
your competence in dealing with the 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.
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How
do I train for the BHS Riding and Road Safety
Test?
Training can be provided by a list of approved BHS Riding and Road Safety Test
Trainers and there may be courses organised running up to a particular test date
in some areas.
Contact details for the approved
BHS Riding & Road Safety
Test Trainers and organised courses can be found on the BHS Ireland Website,
www.bhsireland.co.uk.
Please remember that the BHS Riding & Road Safety Test
is accepted as part of a professional qualification and to pass the test correct
procedures and standards must be adhered to.
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When
and Where are the BHS Riding & Road Safety
Tests Held?
The Tests are organised throughout the year
in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland at certain approved
BHS Riding and Road Safety Test Centres. The dates are organised throughout
the year to try to accommodate those candidates who require the test
to continue further with their BHS Stages exams.
Dates, locations, directions and
contact details for the BHS Riding and Road Safety
Tests are available in the What's
On section.
For a Riding and Road Safety Test to take place
there must be a minimum of 8 candidates. Please
book your Test early as numbers are limited and
Tests fill very quickly!
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What
are the Procedures to Book a BHS Riding & Road
Safety Test?
Identify the test you would
like to take
Contact the Test Centre and book your hire
horse. The Test Centre will be able to tell
you if there are spaces available on the Test.
Horse Hire costs and booking
forms for each
centre are available here online.
3. Contact the British Horse
Society Safety Department to book your place
on the test on that particular date. They will
ask you to confirm that you have already booked
your hire horse with the Test Centre and will
not accept your booking unless you have done
so. You may pay by credit card or sterling cheque.
There is a booking form available on the websites,
www.bhs.org.uk and www.bhsireland.co.uk. You
are also required to complete a Candidate Medical
Questionnaire. The BHS Safety Office must receive
documentation in respect of an injury/disability
at least 21 days before the intended Test date.
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Test
Booking Deadlines
Your test booking form must reach the BHS Safety
Department a minimum of 21 days prior to the Test
date.
If your booking form reaches the
BHS Safety Department less than 21 days prior
to the Test a late booking fee of £10 per entry will
be charged.
Test bookings received within 5
working days prior to the test date will NOT
be accepted.
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Test
Booking Costs
A Riding and Road Safety Test currently costs:
 BHS
Members, Riding Club Members 16’s
and under £32
Non
Members £42
Late Booking Fee (Less than 21 days prior to
test) £10
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What
Books do I need to help prepare for the Test?
1. The Riding & Road Craft Manual is a requirement
to study for the Test (available from the BHS Book
Shop at www.britishhorse.com)
2. Either The Highway
Code (Northern Ireland) or The Rules of the Road
(Republic of Ireland) (The Highway Code for Britain
is only available at the BHS Book Shop at www.britishhorse.com)
Remember BHS Gold Members receive
10% discount on all books purchased at the BHS
Bookshop. Proof of current Gold membership will
be required.
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What
is the Dress Code for Taking the Test?
Candidates should wear: -
• Light
coloured jodhpurs or breeches, black or brown
half chaps with short riding boots or long
riding boots, all in good condition. No muckers
or other recreational type-riding boots will
be permitted to be worn.
• A water proof
riding coat (A hacking or show jacket is
not required)
• A Riding Hat in good
condition to Standard BSEN1384, PAS015, ASTMF1163
is essential • Light coloured riding
gloves
• A riding crop should be carried.
• A
fluorescent and reflective tabard will be
provided for each candidate
• Fluorescent
and reflective leg bands must be worn by
each horse being ridden as part of the Test
• Hair
should be neat. Longer hair should be worn
in a hair net or neatly tied.
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What
Time Does Each Test Start at?
All BHS Riding and Road Safety Tests in Ireland
will start at 9.30am sharp at the Centre. You
will be notified if the start time is other than
above.
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How
Long Does it Take to Do the Test?
A normal test will comprise of a maximum of 12
candidates. A test starting at 9.30am will be
finished by 1pm.
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What
do I Receive if I Pass the BHS Riding& Road
Safety Test?
You will receive a BHS Riding and Road Safety
Badge on the day you pass the test, A Slip to
confirm you have passed on that day and also
a Certificate will be sent to you in due course.
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Useful
Contacts
The BHS Safety Department
Di Parkinson (0044)
01926707782,
Hilary Young (0044) 01926707783,
Olivia Gann (0044) 01926707782
Safety information at BHS
Sheila Hardy,
Senior Executive, Safety and Health & Safety
(0044) 01926707781
Susan Irwin, BHS Development
Officer for Ireland and Riding and Road Safety
Representative for the Republic of Ireland (0044)
02892683801, (0044) 07808141079, S.Irwin@bhs.org.uk
Samantha Dale, Riding and Road
Safety Representative for Northern Ireland (0044)
07774907685, Samantha.Dale@btinternet.com
The
BHS Bookshop (0044) 01926707755, (0044) 01926707762,
(0044) 01926707714
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