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Assessments

All you need to know to book and prepare for your BHS assessment.

  • Last reviewed: 7th May 2026
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Advice and guidance for how to prepare for your assessment and set you on the path to success.

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Find an assessment

View a list of all our upcoming assessments, UK and International.

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Book your assessment

Make sure to book at least 15 working days before your assessment date as after this deadline all bookings will close.

Assessments that are delivered outside of the UK and Ireland will close for bookings 20 working days before the assessment date.

Booking your assessment is quick and easy, simply click here to view dates and book your assessment online. Use the filters at the top of the page to find exactly what you need. You can filter by date, assessment centre or assessment name (for example Stage 1).

Alternatively, you can call our friendly Education Team who are waiting to help you on 02476 840508. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8.35am-5pm and Friday 8.35am-3pm. Don’t forget to have your credit or debit card details to hand, and a parent or carer nearby if you are under 18.

Terms and conditions

It’s important you’re familiar with the Terms and Conditions of assessments before you book. You will be asked to confirm you have read them at the time of booking.

Read our Terms and Conditions

Access arrangements

If you require access arrangements, including reasonable adjustments for your assessment, we are here to help.

How to apply for access arrangements

What to wear

Find out what to wear and the equipment you will need to bring with you to your assessment.

Read our guidance

Skills record

Your Skills Record is a compulsory part of any Stage 2, 3 or 4 assessment.

Find out more about the Skills Record requirements

Direct entry

Do you already have previous work experience or qualifications with horses? Direct entry allows you to enter BHS assessments without having to begin at Stage 1.

Find out more

Replacement certificates

If you wish to replace your qualification certificate or require a verification letter confirming your qualifications, we will be happy to help.

Request a replacement certificate or verification letter

BHS Approved Centre staff assessment vouchers

This scheme provides staff at BHS Approved Centres with a voucher for a discount off their assessment fee. 

Vouchers are available for Stage 2 and 3 assessments. 

Applicants must be on the APCC/G scheme*, a gold member and have the relevant entry requirements for the assessment. 

You can find the application form here.

For more information on this scheme, please contact trainingcourses@bhs.org.uk or speak to your Business Support Manager. 

*Or the proprietor/manager must have notified us that the applicant is employed by the centre 

BHS Approved Centre Staff Assessment Voucher Values

Stage 2 Care

£150.00

Stage 2 Lunge

£50.00

Stage 2 Ride

£150.00

Stage 2 Coach

£150.00

Stage 3 Care

£150.00

Stage 3 Lunge

£100.00

Stage 3 Ride Dressage

£75.00

Stage 3 Ride Jump

£75.00

Stage 3 Coach

£150.00

Policies

Here you will find policies and procedures relating to BHS Education activities.

Read our policies

Assessment briefing

If you are attending an in-person assessment day, you will need to watch this short video.

▶ Watch assessment briefing

Need help or advice?

Call our friendly team on 02476 840508. We are available to speak to you over the phone during the following opening times: Monday to Thursday: 8.35am-5pm and Friday: 8.35am-3pm. Please note, we are closed on Bank Holidays. Alternatively, you can complete the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.