Equestrian Safeguarding Officers Online Training

This opening module introduces the course and the responsibilities that underpin safeguarding in equestrian organisations. It looks at clear accountability, listening to children and adults, and sharing information at the right time.

The introduction places safeguarding in the context of equestrian sport and explains how Member Bodies work together. It introduces the safeguarding officer’s responsibilities and the wider support network.

This module focuses on the Equestrian Safeguarding Officer’s role, including the skills needed and the activities an officer may handle. It also shows where to seek advice and support.

Learners explore how a safer, listening culture can reduce opportunities for abuse in equestrian settings. The module considers barriers to disclosure and how to respond when a child or adult shares a concern.

This module distinguishes safeguarding concerns, prohibited conduct and low-level concerns in equestrian activity. It covers reporting processes, common barriers to reporting and concerns involving another child.

The course follows what happens after a concern is raised, including escalation and support from Member Body leads and statutory agencies. It covers accurate records, appropriate information sharing and potential conflicts of interest.

Fictional case studies put the course principles into an equestrian context. Learners consider how to recognise, respond to, report and record concerns; the practice questions do not form part of the final assessment.

The final assessment checks learners’ understanding of the safeguarding officer role and responses to concerns. An 80% pass mark is required, and learners can retry without a time limit; the certificate is emailed after they pass.

The final step is a short post-course evaluation. Learners can give feedback on their training experience.