Nelson Park Riding Centre Ltd regularly hold BHS Riding & Road Safety courses, please see our schedule of events for 2009

The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test is taken by over 4,000 candidates a year and helps to educate riders in road safety in order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads. Training is available to all riders from 12 years of age and the test is supported by the DETR. It is the only test that any rider will undertake that has the potential to save not only their own life but that of their horse as well.

It is not essential to own a horse in order to take the test as many riding schools and centres organize them for their pupils. Similarly, you do not have to attend a centre in order to take the test and training. Although the published dates refer mainly to tests being held at centres, if a group of 8 or more people can get together, many trainers and examiners are happy, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment, to come to them. This obviates the need for your own transport.

This is a BHS examination required for those who wish to take their BHS Stage 2 or a must for anyone riding their own horse out on the roads, covering : Tack Safety, Riding, Clothing and how to ride a horse correctly on the roads.

Booking of the training course is direct with Nelson Park and a deposit must be sent with your booking to confirm a place.

An exam application form must be completed and sent together with your payment for the examination fee directly to the BHS.

Exam Application forms are available via r www.bhs.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL WITH BOTH THE BHS AND NELSON PARK

As from the 1st August 2005 any grievance arising as a result of a Riding and Road Safety Test will be dealt with by an independent moderator. All grievances must be made in writing to The British Horse Society, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth CV8 2XZ and accompanied by a fee of £40 (please check with the BHS), which will be refunded if upheld.

Grievances must be received within four weeks of the date of the examination.