BHS Riding Out

The British Horse Society education system is one of the best and most widely-respected in the world. The BHS Equine Excellence Pathway gives each student the opportunity to gain qualifications and awards in their chosen profession. They have been specially developed through extensive consultation with the equine industry to incorporate the latest research and thinking, with current practices and friendly assessment methods.

Riding Out makes for well-informed advice, and those who are working towards BHS qualifications will find it a vital book. Those who ride out will also find helpful titbits within the pages.. The book is well written, easy to understand and packed with easy to understand, realistic equestrian advice. This is a book which will both educate and undoubtedly save the lives of both horses and riders, and make for a safe and happy environment.

• PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionSection 1: Roles and Responsibilities of Ride Helpers, Ride Leaders and Owners and Managers or Riding Centres1. Roles and Responsibilities of a Ride Helper2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Stage 2 Ride Leader3. Roles and Responsibilities of a Stage 3 Trail Leader4. LegislationSection 2: Preparation and Knowledge Required to Facilitate Riding out5. Training and Fittening Horses for Riding Out6. Allocating Horses to Riders7. Useful Skills and Knowledge for Planning RidesSection 3: Riding Out in Practice8. Leading a Ride Out9. Planning and Leading Longer Rides10. Caring for Horses on Return from a RideSection 4: Ongoing Training and Development11. Staff Training and DevelopmentWhat's Next.