Welcome to the Ride Safe Refresher Training
Hi, and welcome to your Ride Safe Refresher Training!
I’m Alison Kenward, an experienced Equestrian Coach and Ride Safe Advisor, and I’m delighted to guide you through this refresher session. Whether you’ve been delivering Ride Safe training for years or are looking for a confidence boost in your teaching approach, this session is designed to ensure you have the latest knowledge, updates, and resources to support your riders effectively.
Purpose of this Refresher
The Ride Safe Award is a vital stepping stone for equestrians, helping riders develop the skills they need to ride safely in all environments. As Ride Safe Trainers, your role is crucial in delivering clear, structured, and engaging training that prepares riders to ride safely and confidently.
This refresher ensures that you:
✅ Stay up to date with the latest Ride Safe training materials and guidelines
✅ Understand key updates and best practices for teaching Ride Safe effectively
✅ Feel confident in structuring engaging, interactive training sessions for your riders
✅ Have access to essential resources and marketing tools to promote your courses
Your Ride Safe Refresher Training Hub
This page is your go-to resource for everything you need before, during, and after our live refresher session.
🚀 Before the session:
Please take some time to explore the materials here. Familiarizing yourself with key updates and resources will help you get the most out of our time together.
🎯 During the session:
We’ll cover essential updates, best practices, and strategies to ensure you feel confident delivering Ride Safe training. Be ready for an interactive discussion and practical insights.
🔄 After the session:
You can return to this page anytime to revisit materials, access useful links, and reinforce your learning. If you have any questions after the refresher, this is a great place to start.
What We'll Cover
📌 Refresher on key Ride Safe principles – structuring training effectively
📌 Interactive discussions & practical applications – how to support different types of learners
📌 Key updates from the BHS – changes and resources to be aware of
📌 Tools to enhance your training delivery – making your sessions even more engaging
Throughout the session, feel free to ask questions, share insights, and make notes. This is a space for you to refresh your knowledge, gain new ideas, and leave feeling fully prepared to support your Ride Safe riders.
📌 Pre-Session Resources: Get Ready for Your Ride Safe Refresher
To get the most out of our live session, please take some time to explore the following materials. These will help you familiarise yourself with key updates, best practices, and essential resources before we meet.
1️⃣ Understanding Ride Safe Training Structure
📺 Watch: BHS Ride Safe Training Overview Video
📖 Read: Your Ride Safe Trainer Booklet (Arriving by post—please have it ready for the session)
📂 Download: Ride Safe Session Plans
2️⃣ Key Updates & Industry Changes
✅ Latest Changes to Ride Safe Training
- Drivers must slow to a maximum of 10 mph and allow at least 2 meters of space when passing horses.
- The Hierarchy of Road Users prioritises vulnerable road users, including horse riders.
- 🔗 View full Highway Code updates
📖 Read: BHS Updates (Check your booklet for any new additions before our session)
3️⃣ Structuring Your Ride Safe Sessions
📖 Download: Ride Safe Session Plans (Providing structured plans to guide your training sessions)
💡 Discussion Point: Best Practices for Teaching Ride Safe (We will explore this in the live session—come ready to share and learn!)
4️⃣ Promoting Your Ride Safe Training
📣 Marketing Resources:
🔹 Social Media Swipe Posts – Ready-to-use captions and images for promoting Ride Safe courses.
📧 Email Marketing Swipe Copy – A pre-written email template you can send to clients and students.
📖 Best Practices for Managing Client Interest
📣 How to Use These Resources
- Before the session: Browse the materials to get familiar with updates and session structure.
- During the session: We’ll cover best practices, discuss teaching strategies, and answer questions.
- After the session: Use these resources to support your own Ride Safe training delivery.
Marketing & Promoting Ride Safe Training
Once you're confident in delivering Ride Safe training, it's time to promote your sessions effectively!
📲 Social Media Swipe Copy – Ready-to-use posts for your social channels
📧 Email Swipe Copy – A pre-written email to send to your mailing list
🎯 Best Practices for Promoting Ride Safe Training
- Social media tips: Engaging posts that educate and convert
- Email marketing: Encouraging sign-ups with clear CTAs
- Client communication: Explaining the benefits of Ride Safe to riders
⬇️ View Swipe Copy & Marketing Resources
Best Practices for Managing Client Interest
💡 When riders ask about Ride Safe, how can you turn that interest into bookings?
✔ Handling inquiries professionally – Simple responses to increase sign-ups
✔ Creating a smooth booking process – Reducing friction for new students
✔ Encouraging repeat bookings – From Ride Safe to long-term training
📌 TIP: Having a clear, friendly, and structured approach will encourage more riders to book and complete their Ride Safe Award.
After the Session: Next Steps & Ongoing Support
Your learning doesn’t stop at the live session! You can return to this page anytime to:
✔ Revisit materials and access useful links
✔ Download marketing resources to promote your training
✔ Look ahead to future training opportunities
🔎 Looking for additional training resources?
Keep an eye on upcoming refreshers and professional development opportunities.
Thank you for joining the Ride Safe Trainer Refresher course. I’d really appreciate your thoughts on the session, the resources, and how I can continue to support you.
💡 What did you find most valuable? How can I improve this experience for future trainers?
Feedback FormLet’s Make This a Great Learning Experience!
I look forward to seeing you in the live session and helping you deliver Ride Safe training with confidence!
✅ Next Steps:
✔ Review the resources above
✔ Join the live session ready to engage!
✔ Bookmark this page for future reference
Alison Kenward – Dressage & Equestrian Athlete Development
✅ BHS APC, BHS Stable Manager & Senior Coach, CIMSPA Advanced Coach Practitioner, UKCC 3, BD Recognised Coach, List 6 Judge, Centre10 Advanced Coach, Ride Safe Advisor
As a professional equestrian coach and mentor, I specialise in helping riders and fellow coaches develop their skills with a structured, progressive approach to training. My coaching focuses on enhancing feel, balance, and harmony, ensuring that both horse and rider develop confidence and clarity in their work.
Whether it’s refining test riding, preparing for competition, or strengthening coaching delivery, my goal is to provide practical, transformative guidance that helps riders and professionals build strong foundations, develop a deeper connection with their horse, and progress with purpose.
This Ride Safe Resource Hub is designed to support trainers in delivering high-quality, structured learning experiences, ensuring riders gain essential safety knowledge while maintaining confidence in and out of the saddle.
Let’s build confident, educated riders and a stronger coaching community—together.
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