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Example BHS Stage 1 assessment timings

Here we will give you an overview of the tasks you will complete as part of your assessment, and the time allocated. 

  • Last reviewed: 24th September 2024

This is an example. Assessment activities may be timetabled in any order.  

If candidate group numbers are less than stated, time allocated for the activity may reduce. The BHS may adjust timetables for any reason. 

Activity What's involved Time allocated (approximately)
Arrival at the assessment centre The BHS will inform you of your arrival time, via email, within two weeks of your assessment date.
Assessment welcome and introduction 15 minutes
Care A Care A will cover the following topics of the syllabus (not necessarily in this order):
  • Responsibilities on a stable yard
  • Mucking out
  • Grooming tasks
  • Horse health
  • Rugs
  • Behaviour
1 hour 15 minutes.
You may be asked questions whilst carrying out practical tasks.
Care B Care B will cover the following topics of the syllabus (not necessarily in this order):
  • Tack, tacking up and untacking
  • Handling horses and trotting up
  • Feeding
  • Providing water
1 hour 15 minutes.
You may be asked questions whilst carrying out practical tasks.
Ride You will ride two horses in this section. You may be riding in a group of up to six riders.

You will meet the horses in the arena where you will be paired with your first horse to ride. A caller will also be with you in the arena who will call out exercises to be ridden. The ride will stop, all dismount and you will be paired with your second horse to ride for the remaining time.
1 hour
Assessment finish Sign out of your assessment.