Stage 2 example timings | The British Horse Society

Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride

This is an example. Assessment activities may be timetabled in any order.

If candidate group numbers are less than stated, time allocated for the activity may reduce. The BHS may adjust timetables for any reason

Activity	What's involved	Time allocated (approximately)
Arrival at the assessment centre	Familiarise yourself with the centre and facilities. If you are taking Stage 2 Jump, you can also take this opportunity to review the show jumping course plan and walk the course if it is available.	The BHS will inform you of your arrival time, via email, within two weeks of your assessment date.
Assessment welcome and introduction	All candidates assemble for an assessment welcome and introduction. Sign in. Complete emergency contact form. Meet your assessors. Photographic ID checked. Skills Record checked. Hats and body protectors checked against current safety standards. Timetables, candidate numbers and bibs given out. Introduction to the day, format, facilities and layout of the assessment centre. Opportunity for you to ask questions.	15 minutes.
Care A	Assessed in groups of up to four candidates. Care A will cover the following topics of the syllabus, not necessarily in this order: Fitting tack and boots Preparing for travel Plaiting and trimming Foot care Stabling and turn out	2 hours. You may be asked questions whilst carrying out practical tasks.
Care B	Assessed in groups of up to two candidates. Care B will cover the following topics of the syllabus, not necessarily in this order: Roles and responsibilities of an assistant groom Horse behaviour Feeding Horse anatomy Fitness Health	1 hour. You may be asked questions whilst carrying out practical tasks.
Lunge	Lunge a horse for exercise. There may be up to three candidates sharing an arena.	You will lunge for approximately 20 minutes, followed by a short discussion with the assessor.
Ride A Flat	You will ride two horses in this section. You may be riding in a group of up to six riders. A caller will also be with you in the arena and will call out exercises to be ridden.	45 minutes, followed by a short discussion with your assessor.
Ride B Jump	You will ride two horses in this section. You may be riding in a group of up to six riders. You will ride progressive jumping activities as requested by the assessor, leading up to jumping a course of fences as described in the syllabus.	1 hour, followed by a short discussion with your assessor.
Assessment finish	Sign out of your assessment.

Stage 2 Coaching

This is an example. Assessment activities may be timetabled in any order.

The BHS reserve the right to adjust timetables for any reason.

Activity	What's involved	Time allocated (approximately)
Arrival at the assessment centre		The BHS will inform you of your arrival time, via email, within two weeks of your assessment date.
Assessment welcome and introduction	All candidates assemble for an assessment welcome and introduction. Sign in. Complete emergency contact form. Meet your assessors. Photographic ID checked. Skills Record checked. Hats and body protectors checked against current safety standards. Timetables, candidate numbers and bibs given out. Introduction to the day, format, facilities and layout of the assessment centre. Opportunity for you to ask questions.	15 minutes.
Lead Rein lesson	Lead rein coaching session. A 20-minute coaching session followed by a 5-minute discussion with your assessor.	25 minutes.
Lunge lesson	Lunge coaching session. You will warm the horse up and assess on the lunge prior to mounting the rider. A 30-minute session followed by a 5-minute discussion with your assessor.	35 minutes.
Group Lesson	Integrated flatwork and jumping coaching session. A 45-minute coaching session followed by a 5-minute discussion with your assessor.	50 minutes.
Stable Management lesson	Stable Management coaching session. A 15-minute coaching session. You will also be asked to be the participant for one session.	15 minutes.
Coaching theory and personal development	Roles and responsibilities of a coach. Planning for professional development.	10 minutes.
Assessment finish	Sign out of your assessment.

Stage 2 Riding Out

This is an example. Assessment activities may be timetabled in any order.

The assessment timings below are based on the average number of candidates. If candidate numbers are less than this, time allocated may reduce. The BHS reserve the right to adjust timetables for any reason.

Activity	What's involved	Time allocated (approximately)
Arrival at the assessment centre		The BHS will inform you of your arrival time, via email, within two weeks of your assessment date.
Assessment welcome and introduction	All candidates assemble for an assessment welcome and introduction. Sign in. Complete emergency contact form. Meet your assessors. Photographic ID checked. Skills Record checked. Hats and body protectors checked against current safety standards. Timetables, candidate numbers and bibs given out. Introduction to the day, format, facilities and layout of the assessment centre. Opportunity for you to ask questions.	15 minutes.
Riding Out A	Assessed in groups of up to six candidates. Riding Out A will cover the following topics of the syllabus, not necessarily in this order: Roles and responsibilities. Pre-hack assessment of route, including risk assessment, map reading and codes of conduct. Prepare to take a ride out, including equipment and tack checks and assessment of riders. Ride assessment, including riding in the open, riding in a group and riding and leading another rider.	70 minutes. You may be asked questions whilst carrying out practical tasks.
Riding Out B	Assessed in groups of up to six candidates. Riding Out B will cover the following topics of the syllabus, not necessarily in this order: Escort a ride out. Aftercare discussion. Self-evaluation.	80 minutes. You may be asked questions whilst carrying out practical tasks.
Assessment finish	Sign out of your assessment.