Following a BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course, you can keep your training up-to-date with our handy BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course.
Who is this course for?
Anyone working with horses including:
- Coaches*
- Grooms and stable managers
- Professional riders
- Volunteers
- Fence judges
On completion, you will receive an e-certificate of achievement, valid for two years.
*BHS Accredited Professional Coaches are required to keep their first aid training up-to-date. This course does not count towards CPD for Accredited Coaches.
BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course
- For anyone with no first aid training, or whose training has lapsed for more than 30 days.
BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course
- A refresher for anyone whose BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course or HSE First Aid at Work is due to expire.
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- If your first aid has already lapsed, the refresher course can be completed up to 30 days after the lapsed certificate date. If your first aid has lapsed for more than 30 days, please complete the Initial First Aid Course.
- To book a refresher we would need to see your current first aid certificate, or other evidence of attendance. If evidence cannot be provided please complete the Initial First Aid Course.
Other First Aid Courses Accepted by the BHS
- HSE First Aid at Work certificates can be accepted (Three- or four-day courses only).
- Ofqual Accredited Level 3 certificate (Three day courses only).
- First Aid Response Exam run under the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)
First Aid Training Course Dates
To book the BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course, please provide evidence of previous attendance at a first aid at work or BHS first aid course. If this qualification has lapsed, you will be asked to attend our two-day BHS First Aid Initial Course.
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Scotland
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November
9th- Refresher- Albacare Ltd- West Lothian- Book Here
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Northern Ireland
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Republic of Ireland
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If you live in the Republic of Ireland you should do the First Aid Responder Course (FAR). This is the equivalent to the First Aid at Work Course in the UK. This course is accepted by the British Horse Society.
This course replaces the old occupational first aid and is three days in duration. You receive a nationally recognised certificate issued by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council which is valid for two years
East Midlands
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November
23rd-Refresher- BHS HQ- Book Now
December
14th Dec- Refresher- Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre- Book Here
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East of England
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London
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November
17th Nov- Refresher- The Diamond Centre- Book Here
19th Nov- Refresher- Trent Park Equestrian Centre- Book Here
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North of England
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November
16th Nov- Refresher- Murton Equestrian Centre- Book Here
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North West of England
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South of England
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South East
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South West
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Wales
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November
17th- Refresher- Marros Riding Centre- Book Here
December
14th Dec- Refresher- Clwyd Special Riding Centre- Book Here
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West Midlands
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November
23rd- Refresher- BHS HQ- Book Here
23rd- Refresher - Aberhall Equestrian- Book Here
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Yorkshire
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Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 16 years old. Attendees between the ages of 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Course Fees
This course is free of charge for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches*
Prices for 2026:
BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course
General Admission £226
Accredited Professional Centre Personnel £162
BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course
General Admission £140
Accredited Professional Centre Personnel £114
Prices for 2027:
BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course
General Admission £240
Accredited Professional Centre Personnel £172
BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course
General Admission £148
Accredited Professional Centre Personnel £120
*those that take out the full Accredited Professional Coach package.
Please make yourself familiar with our booking Terms and Conditions, if you need to make changes to your booking you may be subject to an additional charge.