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What the Safety Department does
The BHS Safety Department promotes the ongoing improvement of horse and rider safety. This includes campaigning for recognition and safe conditions for riders on Britain's roads.

Education of motorists and riders is a high priority. The Riding and Road Safety test is taken by more than 4,000 candidates every year. This helps to educate riders in road safety and to minimise the risks involved when riding on the road.

What is the Safety Department doing for you?
  • Offering advisory service on health and safety matters in the equine industry.
  • Advising and guiding on personal protective equipment for you and safety equipment for your horse. Be Seen – Be Safe poster.
  • Help to make you and your horse safer on today's busy roads.
  • Campaigning for the safety of horse and rider on roads at national level and through the training industry for motorists and professional drivers.
  • Provide free leaflets on aspects of Health and Safety and Riding and Road Safety.
  • Advising on the purchase and fitting of safety equipment from hats to body protectors.
  • Campaigning with other national organisations for safer riding, particularly on the roads.
  • Working with Government departments to raise awareness for safer riding for all.
  • Monitor accidents on the road, through filling in our online BHS Accident Report Form
  • The Official Highway Code - Horses.

ROAD SURFACING

New leaflet: Horse and Highway Surfacing - A guidance note for highway authorities

Fill in the Slippery Road Surface Questionnaire


LOW FLYING

Ministry of Defence Low Flying Helicopter Safety Guide and poster

More information from the MoD:
Military low flying
Low flying today


LONDON
LOW EMISSION ZONE

Click here for more information 


HGV 'C' LICENCE OFFER FOR WOMEN

For more information call 01926 707782 or email: d.parkinson@bhs.org.uk


FIREWORKS

Please send reports of any firework related horse incidents to d.parkinson@bhs.org.uk

Fireworks poster


DOG ATTACKS

Fill in the incident report form

 

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