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.

'Ride Safe is a marvellous book, one that will both educate and undoubtedly save lives of horses and riders and make for a safe and happy environment for horse riders and those who meet them on the road or countryside.' -- Jacqui Broderick
'This version has been updated, and is essential reading for anyone riding on the roads. With clear advice, illustrations and summary quizzes, this little book, designed to accompany the exam, is packed with information designed to help keep riders safe in modern road conditions. From how to open a gate to dealing with low-flying aircraft, it also covers off-road riding. There's also advice for non-riders on how to pass horses safely on the roads. Even if you don't plan to go on and take the award, this is required reading for any rider.'

The British Horse Society education system is one of the best and most widely-respected in the world. The BHS Career 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 combine the latest research and thinking with current practices and friendly assessment methods.