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.
2026 Assessment Dates
The assessment dates for 2026 are on our online booking platform. Here you can see all of the dates from January 2026 onwards.
Use the filters at the top of the page to filter by date, location (assessment centre) or search for the assessment you are looking for (for example, Stage 2 Care).
Our team are on hand to support if you have any issues, please give them a call on 02476 840508. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8.35am-5pm and Friday 8.35am-3pm. Or alternatively email us via educations@bhs.org.uk
If you have any form of funding for your assessment fee, please call us on 02476 840508 to book. This type of discount can’t be processed through our online platform.
2025 Assessment Dates - UK and Ireland
The assessments listed are subject to availability at the time of booking.
If you cannot find a date suitable for you, we welcome you to add your details to our wait list. This helps us to understand demand and we will do our best to add additional dates throughout the year. Please complete this form and we can keep you updated.
Ride Safe
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Ride Safe is part of the Challenge Awards, which are delivered and assessed by your coach or Approved Centre. Find out more about our Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award.
Stage 1 Care and Ride
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Stage 1 Care and Ride assessments can be taken at any BHS Approved Riding School and also be booked via the Education Team on one of our pre-arranged assessment days
- 18 December 2025, Cheshire Riding School, Cheshire
In addition to the dates listed above, many BHS Approved Riding Centres offer in-house Stage 1 assessments, where candidates book and pay for their assessments directly with the centre. If you are interested in finding an in-house Stage 1 assessment, the following centres may be able to help.
Other BHS Approved Riding Centres can be found here but if you cannot find a Stage 1 assessment in your region please contact the BHS Education team.
Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride
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2025
- 10 December 2025, Clonshire Equestrian Centre, County Limerick
- 12 December 2025, Eccleston Equestrian Centre, Lancashire
- 15 December 2025, Trent Park Equestrian Centre, London
Care and lunge only
- 09 December 2025, Bicton College, Devon
Other BHS Assessment Centres can be found here, if you cannot find a Stage 2 assessment in your region please contact the BHS Education team who can assist, or add you to a wait list.
Stage 2 Coaching
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2025
- 08 December 2025, Wellington Riding Ltd, Hampshire
- 17 December 2025, Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
- 19 December 2025, Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
Other BHS Assessment Centres can be found here, if you cannot find a Stage 2 Coach assessment in your region please contact the BHS Education team who can assist, or add you to a wait list.
Stage 3 Care, Lunge and Ride
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Care, Lunge and Complete Ride
Care, Lunge and Dressage Ride only
- 10 December 2025, Berkshire Riding Centre, Berkshire
Care and Lunge only
- 27 November 2025, Scottish Equestrian Hotel, Carluke
- 02 December 2025, Wellington Riding, Hampshire
Other BHS Assessment Centres can be found here, if you cannot find a Stage 3 assessment in your region please contact the BHS Education team who can assist, or add you to a wait list.
Stage 4 Care, Lunge and Ride
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Care, Lunge and Event Ride
Care, Lunge and Dressage Ride
- 10 December 2025, Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
Care and Lunge only
- 17 December 2025, Bridgend College Pencoed Campus Mid Glamorgan
Other BHS Assessment Centres can be found here, if you cannot find a Stage 4 assessment in your region please contact the BHS Education team who can assist, or add you to a wait list.
Stage 4 Coaching and Management
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Stage 4 Senior Management
We have developed our assessment model for Stage 4 Senior Management to allow candidates to be assessed via video call. An assessment centre is not required and the assessment will be arranged by the BHS.
On the morning of the assessment, you will be emailed a case study no later than 8:30am by your assessor, you will then be required to join the video call at 10:00am for a group discussion. During the group discussion, the assessor will inform you at what time you will need to rejoin the call for your 1:1 assessment.
The dates listed below are for Stage 4 Management only, via a video call assessment:
- 15 December 2025
- 16 December 2025
The dates listed below are for Stage 4 Coaching only.
Event coach
- 19 November 2025, Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire
Dressage coach
- 17 December 2025, Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire
Other BHS Assessment Centres can be found here, if you cannot find a Stage 4 Coach assessment in your region please contact the BHS Education team who can assist, or add you to a wait list.
Training for your Assessment
Training for BHS assessments should include a mix of practical training and practice, workshops, events and revision or study at home. We strongly recommend training with a BHS Approved Centre or an Accredited Professional Coach.
Other Information you need to know
Find out other information to help you prepare for your assessment such as how to apply for access arrangements, what to wear, what to bring, how to complete your Skills Record and our Education policies.