BHS East Midlands

British Horse Society East Midlands Region
Derbyshire - Leicestershire & Rutland - North & South Lincolnshire - Northamptonshire - Nottinghamshire

Safety

To contact your local Safety representative see the Committee pages

The BHS Safety Department is concerned with the promotion and ongoing improvement of all aspects of horse and rider safety, including campaigning for recognition and safe conditions for riders on Britain’s roads.
Education of motorists and riders is a high priority.

Offering advisory service on health and safety matters in the equine industry.
Advising and guiding on personal protective equipment for you and safety equipment for your horse. Be Seen – Be Safe poster.
Help to make you and your horse safer on today's busy roads.
Campaigning for the safety of horse and rider on roads at national level and through the training industry for motorists and professional drivers.
Provide free leaflets on aspects of Health and Safety and Riding and Road Safety.
Horses and Highway Surfacing - A Guidance Note for Highway Authorities - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Don't be a Dark Horse - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Do you have the correct licence for towing? - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Horse Sense for Motorists - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Road Sense for Riders - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
Advising on the purchase and fitting of safety equipment from hats to body protectors.
Campaigning with other national organisations for safer riding, particularly on the roads.
Working with Government departments to raise awareness for safer riding for all.
Monitor accidents on the road, through filling in our online BHS Accident Report Form

Do you need to do a risk assessement on your yard?
Download Risk Assessment Guidelines
Download Risk Assessment Sample form
Download COSHH Sample form (control of substances hazardous to health)

Riding Safely, the UK based free subscription newsletter aimed at improving equestrian safety. Whether you're an occasional recreational rider or full-time professional, Riding Safely is for you - www.ridingsafely.net

The new Official Highway Code went on sale in September 2007
Click here for the relevant sections

Join the BHS

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BHS Information & Fun for the Midlands Regions- bhsmidlands.org.uk

British Horse Society East Midlands Region Derbyshire - Leicestershire & Rutland - North & South Lincolnshire - Northamptonshire - Nottinghamshire

Safety

British Horse Society East Midlands Region
Derbyshire - Leicestershire & Rutland - North & South Lincolnshire - Northamptonshire - Nottinghamshire