BHS Ride Safe Guide

Your Guide to Riding Safely in All Environments

The British Horse Society

• Publisher: Kenilworth Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9781910016756
• Year: 2026

Keeping yourself and your horse safe is key to enjoying riding, wherever you are. This Ride Safe Guide is packed full of tips, guidance and practical examples to give you peace of mind that you have the knowledge and know-how to stay safe when out and about with your horse. From hacking to competing, this handy guide covers everything you may encounter while out riding, or carriage driving. The Ride Safe Guide will support you as you train for your BHS Ride Safe Award where you'll learn about: riding safely on and off-road including farmland and beaches, managing hazards, communicating with other route users … and much more. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful countryside hack or warming up for competition, our Ride Safe Award will give you all the key skills you need. British Horse Society offers a wide range of equestrian qualifications and awards, from foundation through to performance level. Gain a world-leading standard of qualification from a provider you can trust. For horses. For people. For life.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Welcome
• Chapter 1 Before I leave the yard
• Chapter 2 Setting off
• Chapter 3 Sharing routes with other users
• Chapter 4 Potential hazards
• Chapter 5 Riding off-road
• Chapter 6 Riding on a beach
• Chapter 7 Rules of the school
• Chapter 8 Low-flying aircraft and drones
• Chapter 9 How British Horse Society supports you
• Appendix