Find a training course or event to support your preparation for your BHS assessment.
The training advertised below, unless specified, is delivered by external providers. The BHS is not
responsible for the content or course fees.
There may also be one-off events organised by BHS Regional Committees - see our local event
listings.
BHS Training Hub
If you still can’t find what you’re looking for with any of the above options, we have a dedicated Facebook page for linking candidates to training.
Please note, Facebook requires users to be a minimum of 13 years old.
Find a course
You will find listings of pre-set courses available for you to book directly with the event organiser.
Challenge Awards and Ride Safe
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If there are no upcoming courses near you please contact your local BHS Approved Centre to see if they are running any Challenge Awards and Ride Safe sessions.
Silver Award Ride Safe Day
Wellington Riding, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Wednesday 15th October 2025 9 am - 4 pm
This day includes the assessment and training. Please be prepared for the day and have ordered your ride safe book and read through then.
Bookings can be made via our online booking system. If you are not registered please email ridinginfo@wellinton.co.uk or telephone reception on 01189 326308.
Stage 1
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Stage 1 Care and Ride Online Training Sessions
With BHS Assessor Charlotte Duncan BHSI
Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm, from 16 September to 7 October
Three sessions on the Care syllabus and one on the Ride section. These can be booked together or just the Care or Ride sessions.
Care sessions £25
Ride session £10
Or get all 4 for only £30
To book: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1784275
Stage 1 assessment dates
Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD
30th September
28th October
25th November
23rd December
Cost: £294 full exam. £147 each for ride only or care only.
Contact Talland Reception at office@talland.net for details and to book.
Stage 1 Care Training and Assessment
Coleg Sir Gar, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH
Every Monday from September 8th 2025 (2.30pm - 4.30pm)
Assessment on week commencing November 17th 2025
Cost: £310
Book here: British Horse Society Stage 1 Care Training and Assessment | Coleg Sir Gâr
BHS Stage 1 Care and Ride Assessment
The Owl House Stables, Dover, CT15 6HN
Monday 15th September 2025
Contact owlstables@aol.com to book
Stage 1 Training
Wellington riding, Basingtoke Road, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
These training days are designed to help work towards the Stage 1 Qualification.
Monday 15th September
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm - Care Units
Course: Stage 1 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 22nd September
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm - Care Units
Course: Stage 1 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 29th September
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm - Care Units
Course: Stage 1 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 6th October
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm - Care Units & Ride Session
Course: Stage 1 Training Morning
£150.00
Stage 1 Group Lectures:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am
For either of the above please email or call our reception team for further details:
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
Stage 1 Care and Ride Course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Tuesdays 6-8pm (10 week course)
1 hour riding and 1 hour stable management
Course start dates:
- 16 September 2025
Cost: £472
Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Stage 1-3 Full Time Training Course
Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Monday to Friday throughout the academic year starting September 2024
9am–1pm
Coach – Sue Foley & Carol Spain
Fee - €350 per week
Accommodation available on site
Contact info@clonshire.com
Stage 1 and 2 Training (transition year)
Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Fridays weekly during term time
Coach – Sue Foley
Fee - €70 per session
Contact info@clonshire.com
Stage 2
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BHS Stage 2 Care Theory Course - Online Via Microsoft Teams
Mon 8 Sep 2025 - Mon 6 Oct 2025 6.30pm - 8:30pm
Join us for an in-depth online course exploring the theory components of the BHS Stage 2 Care syllabus, led by renowned Fellow of the British Horse Society and Senior Assessor, Carole Broad.
Just £40, book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1781572
BHS Stage 2 Horse Care Course
Howden Equestrian Centre, Fir Tree Stud, Spaldington,
GOOLE, DN14 7ND
Thursday nights for 10 weeks 5.45(6pm) - 7.20pm weekly.
2nd October - 4th December
Covering the BHS Stage 2 horse care syllabus. A mix of Theory / classroom based sessions and practical sessions.
To book please email: howdenequestrian@gmail.com
Or view: www.howdenequestrian.co.uk
BHS Training Days - Stage 2
Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Monday 13th October
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 3rd November
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 10th November
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 17th November
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 24th November
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£80.00
Stage 2 Group Lunge Sessions
Wednesday 10:00am
Fridays 12:00pm
Stage 2 Group Lectures
Tuesday 10:00am
Thursdays 10:00am
Please email or call our reception team for further details
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
BHS Stage 2 Care Training and Assessment
Coleg Sir Gar, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH
Every Monday from January 12th 2026 (2.30pm - 4.30pm)
Assessment on week commencing March 16th 2026
Cost: £460
Book here: British Horse Society Stage 2 Care Training and Assessment | Coleg Sir Gâr
Stage 2 Care training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Tuesday morning 9:30am-11:30am
£36.50 (£318 for 10 weeks)
Stage 1-3 full time training course
Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Monday to Friday throughout the academic year starting September 2024, 9am–1pm
Coach: Sue Foley & Carol Spain
Fee: €350 per week
Accommodation available on site
Contact info@clonshire.com
Stage 1 and 2 training (transition year)
Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Fridays weekly during term time
Coach: Sue Foley
Fee: €70 per session
Contact info@clonshire.com
Stage 2 Coach
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BHS Stage 2 Coach Online Course
A series of four online sessions run by Senior BHS Assessor Charlotte Duncan BHSI covering the theory elements of the BHS Stage 2 Coach assessment.
This course will give an overview of the Stage 2 Coach assessment, look at the theory criteria, cover lesson plan structure and ideas and also risk assessments.
Sessions will run over 4 Thursday evenings, from the 18th September until the 9th October
Each session will start at 6:30pm for approximately 1.5 hours.
Costs just £40 for all 4 sessions
The sessions will cover:
- An overview of the assessment
- Roles & responsibilities, understand rider needs, plan for professional development
- Lesson planning
- Risk assessments
Book here to secure your place today
Coaching the Everyday Rider
Easton College, Norwich
Wednesday 29 October, 9:15 - 4:00
Led by Dan Spencer, BHSI and BHS Assessor.
This day will be particularly beneficial to anyone looking to gain their BHS coaching qualifications or those who are currently training candidates.
The day will cover both flatwork and jump coaching, looking at riders from beginner to around BD Novice level and up to 80cm jumping. Dan will focus on coaching the riders balance and aids to improve the horse. All sessions will be with individual riders to keep the focus on the corrections and how these change the horses way of going.
For more information & to book: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1824187
Stage 2 Coach Training
Date: Sunday 14 September
Venue: Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Presenter: Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS
Cost: £100 (includes lunch)
Book at: www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
Opportunity to coach and gain skills sign off. Needs to be pre-booked in advance by emailing jo.rawlins@bhsvolunteer.org.uk.
BHS Stage 2 Coach Training
Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 2 Coach Group Sessions
Tuesday 2:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm
Friday 10:00am
£60.00 per session
Please email or call our reception team for further details
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
Stage 2 Coach at Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Wednesday mornings weekly throughout the academic year, 9.30am-1pm, or full-time weekly.
Cost: €80 per session / €350 per week (accommodation available on site)
Coach: Sue Foley
Contact: info@clonshire.com
Stage 2 Coach training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Thursday morning, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £48 (£435 for 10 weeks)
To book, contact: stables@ingestre.com
Stage 3
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BHS Stage 3 Care Theory Course - Run Via Microsoft Teams
Tue 9 Sep 2025 - Tue 30 Sep 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Take your horse care knowledge to the next level with this engaging online theory course focused on the BHS Stage 3 Care syllabus. Delivered by Carole Broad, highly respected Senior Assessor and Fellow of the British Horse Society, this course offers invaluable insight for anyone preparing for Stage 3 or wanting to build confidence and expand on what they already know.
Just £40, book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1781859
BHS Stage 3 Evening Course
Wellington Riding, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Date: Commences Wednesday 10th September
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Coach: Amelia Collins
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fees : £350.00
Stage 3 Group Lunge Sessions
Wednesday 10:00am
Fridays 12:00pm
Stage 3 Group Lectures
Tuesdays 12:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am
Please email or call our reception team for further details
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Fridays 5-7pm (14-week course)
Course start dates:
- 3 October 2025
Cost: £694
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Stage 3 Care training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Tuesday morning 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £44.00 (£377 for 10 weeks)
Contact: stables@ingestre.com
Stage 3 full-time training course
Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Monday to Friday throughout the academic year. 9am-1pm.
Fee: €300 per week. Accommodation available on site
Coach: Sue Foley and Carol Spain
Contact: info@clonshire.com
Stage 3 Coach
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Coaching the Everyday Rider
Easton College, Norwich
Wednesday 29 October, 9:15 - 4:00
Led by Dan Spencer, BHSI and BHS Assessor.
This day will be particularly beneficial to anyone looking to gain their BHS coaching qualifications or those who are currently training candidates.
The day will cover both flatwork and jump coaching, looking at riders from beginner to around BD Novice level and up to 80cm jumping. Dan will focus on coaching the riders balance and aids to improve the horse. All sessions will be with individual riders to keep the focus on the corrections and how these change the horses way of going.
For more information & to book: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1824187
Stage 3 Coach Q& A Session
12th November 7pm - 8.30pm - run via Microsoft Teams
Come along to find out about the Stage 3 Coach assessment, what is involved on the day, how you can train and an opportunity to ask your questions to our presenters.
Presented by Senior Assessor Dan Spencer BHSI and Charis Howard from the Education Team at the BHS.
Just £7: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1815175
Stage 3 Coach Training
Wellington Riding, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 3 Coach Group Sessions
Tuesday 3:00pm
£60.00
Please email or call our reception team for further details
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
Stage 3 Coach Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Wednesday morning 09:30 - 11:30
£58 (£525 for 10 weeks)
Stage 4
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Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 4 qualifications. Other events are listed below.
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Training Day
Ingestre Stables, Stafford, ST18 0RE
Delivered by not one, but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Coach assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
To join the day you must select a Study Group ticket, you can then add on any practical sessions you would like to coach on the day.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1815186
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Ride Training Day
Ingestre Stables, Stafford, ST18 0RE
Thursday 9th October (9.15am - 4.30pm)
Delivered by not one but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Ride assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1815187
Stage 4 Coach Q & A Session
Wednesday 26th November 7pm-8.30pm
This session will cover:
✔️ What to expect on assessment day
✔️ How to best prepare and train
✔️ A live Q&A opportunity to get your questions answered
Hosted by:
Dan Spencer BHSI – Senior Assessor
Charis Howard – Education Team, BHS
Just £7: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1815174
Stage 4 Coach Training
Date: Sunday 7 September
Venue: Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Presenter: Carole Broad FBHS
Cost: £100 (includes lunch)
Book at: www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
Opportunity to coach
BHS Stage 4 Care Theory Course - Run Via Microsoft Teams
Thu 18 Sep 2025 - Thu 23 Oct 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Step up to the next level with this comprehensive online theory course covering the BHS Stage 4 Care syllabus. Led by Carole Broad FBHS, one of the most respected educators and Senior Assessors in the equestrian world, this course is ideal for candidates preparing for assessment or anyone looking to deepen their expertise in high-level horse care.
Book for just £90: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1781929
BHS Training Days - Stage 4 & 5 Training Afternoons
Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
12:00pm - Flat Ride
1:00pm - Jump Ride
2:00pm - Stable Management Training
3:00pm - Lunge and Long Rein Training
Individual Sessions to book £60.00
Please email or call our reception team for further details
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
Stage 4 Care/Management training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Thursday morning, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £55.50 (£485 for 10 weeks)
Stage 4 Coach training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Wednesday morning, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £68 (£615 for 10 weeks)
BHSI, Stage 5
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Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 5 BHSI qualifications.
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Training Day
Ingestre Stables, Stafford, ST18 0RE
Delivered by not one, but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Coach assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
To join the day you must select a Study Group ticket, you can then add on any practical sessions you would like to coach on the day.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1815186
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Ride Training Day
Ingestre Stables, Stafford, ST18 0RE
Thursday 9th October (9.15am - 4.30pm)
Delivered by not one but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Ride assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1815187
Stage 5 Coach Training
Date: Sunday 7 September
Venue: Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Presenter: Carole Broad FBHS
Cost: £100 (includes lunch)
Book at: www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
Opportunity to coach
Stage 5 Care Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 30 October
- 20 November
Cost: £150 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APCs)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Stage 5 Ride and Long Rein Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 18 September
- 16 October
- 13 November
Cost: £175 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APCs)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Stage 5 Coach Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 17 September
- 15 October
- 12 November
Cost: £155 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APCs)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
BHS Training Days - Stage 4 & 5 Training Afternoons
Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
12:00pm - Flat Ride
1:00pm - Jump Ride
2:00pm - Stable Management Training
3:00pm - Lunge and Long Rein Training
Individual Sessions to book £60.00
Please email or call our reception team for further details
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
Find a coach
BHS Accredited Professionals are often freelance coaches that can support you with training on your own horse.
Find a riding centre
BHS Approved Centres can offer variety by allowing you to work with different types of horses, facilities and equipment.
