Develop your skills, build your confidence and celebrate your achievements at Stourport Riding Centre.
Whether you ride for enjoyment or hope to work with horses in the future, working towards an award is a rewarding way to give your learning direction.
ABRS Progressive Rider Tests
The ABRS Progressive Rider Tests offer adults and children a structured way to develop their riding and horse-care skills.
With achievable goals along the way, the tests help you recognise your progress and feel proud of what you have learned. You do not need to own a horse to take part.
Introductory Tests
Tests A to E provide a gentle introduction to riding and stable management, making them particularly suitable for younger riders and those building their confidence.
These tests encourage learners to develop the foundations of good riding and horse care, one step at a time.
Riding Tests
The Equitation Tests focus on your skills in the saddle, progressing from the basics through to more advanced riding.
They provide clear goals to work towards as you improve your balance, control and understanding of how to ride effectively.
Our instructors will help you understand the requirements and advise you on your next steps.
Stable Management Tests
Learning to care for a horse is just as valuable as learning to ride.
The Stable Management Tests develop your practical knowledge and confidence around horses, helping you build a greater understanding of their everyday care and wellbeing.
They are also a great option for parents who would like to feel more confident helping their pony-loving children.
Why Take Part?
- Work towards clear, achievable goals.
- Build confidence in the saddle and around horses.
- Develop your riding and practical horse-care knowledge.
- Celebrate your progress with a certificate for each test passed.
- Build a foundation for further equestrian learning.
ABRS Rosette Awards
Learn new skills, grow in confidence and collect rosettes along the way!
Our ABRS Rosette Awards offer a fun and rewarding way to develop riding and practical horse-care skills. With awards covering both riding and stable management, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate progress in the saddle and on the yard.
Each award focuses on a particular skill or topic, giving learners an achievable goal to work towards. Successful participants receive a rosette and certificate to recognise their achievement.
The awards are a lovely way to encourage enthusiasm, build confidence and make learning about horses even more enjoyable.
Speak to your instructor or our reception team to find out how to take part.
Getting Started
Speak to your instructor or our reception team to find out which tests would suit you and how to get involved.
You can also explore the ABRS rider training programmes for further information.
Coaching Qualifications
Interested in developing your skills as a riding coach?
The ABRS Certificate in Equestrian Coaching combines practical learning, coaching experience and assessment to help coaches develop their ability to plan, deliver and review riding sessions.
Please contact us to enquire about coaching courses at Stourport Riding Centre.
For current qualification details and entry requirements, visit the ABRS Certificate in Equestrian Coaching page.