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 education@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.
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. If you cannot find a Stage 1 assessment on this list these are also offered in-house at some of our approved centres. Please scroll down to find a list of approved centres who can offer this.
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.
Ride Safe and In-house Stage 1
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 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
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.
LS21 3DN | West Yorkshire | |
LE7 9JB | Leicestershire | |
EX9 7BY | Devon | |
NN6 8BH | Northamptonshire | |
BS32 4PF | Bristol | |
EX9 7AS | Devon | |
RG2 9EP | Berkshire | |
BD4 6RQ | West Yorkshire | |
DY14 8US | Shropshire/Worcestershire | |
NP15 1XJ | Usk | |
PL17 8PB | Cornwall | |
PR26 8LT | Lancashire | |
PE11 3WJ | Lincs | |
CO6 2AP | Essex | |
GU30 7SU | Hampshire | |
DN14 7ND | East Yorkshire | |
ST18 0RE | Staffordshire | |
BT39 0BX | Antrim | |
ST9 0BN | Staffordshire | |
BL8 4NX | Lancashire | |
SA33 4PN | Carmarthenshire | |
TN16 2NG | Kent | |
FY4 5EE | Lancashire | |
TR27 6LN | Cornwall | |
ST3 7NY | Staffordshire | |
GL2 2RG | Gloucestershire | |
YO7 3BZ | North Yorkshire | |
ML8 5HN | Lanarkshire | |
EH52 6NH | EH52 6NH | |
NP12 0HU | Caerphilly | |
S21 5RT | Derbyshire | |
SY13 4QW | Shropshire | |
NE1 2NP | Tyne and Wear | |
PE22 8AG | Lincolnshire | |
CF83 3DT | Gwent | |
TN25 7AU | Kent | |
GL7 5FD | Gloucestershire | |
CT3 4AR | Kent | |
NE37 37R | Tyne and Wear | |
IP13 0ND | Suffolk | |
CH64 8TA | Cheshire |
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.
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.
You can join our BHS Training Community* by following the Training Hub Facebook page, where you can discover further training opportunities to help you towards your BHS Assessments.
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.
