{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs part of the 2018 review of horse riding activities, it was highlighted that the industry standard for horse riding with young people and novices was to wear a riding helmet. This was proposed to the Operations Committee who supported the change. This shouldn\u2019t cause issues for members, as the providers of horse riding already follow this industry standard.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why do we need to wear helmets when riding horses?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIndustry practice allows turban wearers to be exempt from wearing helmets. All members would be encouraged to consider the risks of not wearing a helmet. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW6547221 BCX9\u0022\u003EA parent or carer disclaimer may be required by the provider.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why is there an exemption for members wearing turbans, when turbans have no protective properties?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW91633602 BCX9\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW91633602 BCX9\u0022\u003EThe horse riding provider should provide any advice or specialist equipment necessary. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW91633602 BCX9\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW91633602 BCX9\u0022\u003ELong trousers \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW91633602 BCX9\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW91633602 BCX9\u0022\u003Emust be worn to protect legs.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there a dress code or particular clothing needed?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOur rules apply wherever our members are in the world. As with all activities that require helmets, such as climbing, snowsports and cycling, this also applies to horse riding.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What happens if my group are planning to go horse riding overseas where helmets aren\u2019t provided as standard?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYes. The\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British Equestrian federation\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBritish Equestrian Federation\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E is a parent organisation of the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.bhs.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British horse society\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBritish Horse Society\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E, so by using a British Horse Society centre or club you still comply with the rules. The British Equestrian Federation have several\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/about-us/member-bodies\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British equestrian member bodies\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Emember bodies\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Previously I have used a British Horse Society facility. Can I still use them?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs part of the 2018 review of horse riding activities, it was identified that the previous rules for horse riding only referenced one organisation who deliver horse riding activities. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScou\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ets then worked with the British Equestrian Federation, who are the parent body managing all equestrian activities within the UK. They have a range of member organisations, who would be suitable for members to undertake horse riding activities with.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why have the qualifications changed for horse riding?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo, a private owner will not have the appropriate centre or club approval with the British Equestrian Federation, so won\u2019t be able to offer horse riding activities. They could offer support for members wishing to learn about the care of horses.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can I use my friend who has horses to run activities for my Scouts?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe British Equestrian Federation have a facility on their website for finding centres and clubs, as do most of their member organisations.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How do I find a suitable horse riding provider?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENot for running horse riding, but if being run as a Scout-led activity then hillwalking permits apply if the activity is going into Terrain 1 or Terrain 2. This is so that the person leading the activity is competent in navigation and other core skills relevant to the environment and if the group had to dismount the leader would be in a position to safely get to help.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do I need any permits to run horse riding?"}]}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.4\u0022 title=\u00229b.4.10\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.4\u0022\u003E9b.4.10 \u003C/a\u003E- Horse Riding and Pony Trekking\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-helmets/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Helmets\u0022\u003EActivity helmet guidance\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Additional information","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Discover the most frequently asked questions related to Horse Riding.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"14 July 2023","reviewDate":"22/01/2021","redirectUrl":"","id":45964,"nodeName":"Horse Riding FAQ\u0027s","title":"Horse Riding FAQ\u0027s","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Horse Riding FAQ\u0027s","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffe627","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Discover the most frequently asked questions related to Horse Riding.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NTk2NCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/horse-riding-faqs/"}