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Professional training for your BHS qualifications will support you as you develop your skills and knowledge, open the door for opportunities and set you on the right path for success

  • Last reviewed: 20th June 2025
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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.

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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

Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training - one day

Merrist Wood College, Surrey GU3 3PE

  • Tuesday 27th May - 9am - 4pm

Cost: £150

Book here: BHS Challenge Award - Silver Ride Safe 

Stage 1

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:

  • 15 July 2025
  • 16 September 2025

Cost: £472

Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

 

Stage 1 assessment dates

Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD

22nd July

26th August

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 two day camp and assessment

Hemps Green Equestrian, Essex

12th-14th August (10am - 4pm Tuesday and Wednesday, exam day timings to be confirmed)

Care and Ride elements across both days. 2 days of intense training with approx 2 hours riding and 3 hours care per day. Care only or ride only options available.

Cost: £625

To Book: Visit www.hempsgreen@ecpro.co.uk or email hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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

Stage 2 Mock Assessment and Training Day

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN

10am - 2.30pm

  • 31st July

Cost: £90

To book, contact: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk 

 

BHS Stage 2 Lunge course

Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Thursdays 5-6pm: 10 weeks - £330

Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

 

Stage 2 Care training

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

Every Tuesday morning 9:30am-11:30am

£36.50 (£318 for 10 weeks)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

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

Mock Stage 2 Coach assessment Training Day

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN

10am - 2.30pm

  • 24th June
  • 17th July
  • 12th August

Opportunity to teach all elements of stage 2 coach. Sign off can be achieved if at the level.

Cost £90

To book, email enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk 

 

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

Stage 3 online care theory course

18th June - 19th July 6.30pm - 8.30pm

An online course looking at the theory elements of the BHS Stage 3 Care syllabus. Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS, Senior Assessor.

The sessions will cover Roles and Responsibilities, Feeding and Nutrition, Health and Behaviour and Anatomy.

Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1679078 

 

Stage 3 Care and Lunge Training Day

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN

19th June and 14th August 2025, 10am - 1pm

Cost: £60 per session

To book, email: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk 

 

BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride course

Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Fridays 5-7pm (14-week course)

Course start dates: 

  • 4 July 2025
  • 3 October 2025

Cost: £694

To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

 

BHS Stage 3 Care

RAC Saddle Club, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JA

Thursday 17 July 2025 - 1.30pm - 4pm

Cost: £50

Book here


Anatomy and Physiology Course

Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW

Wednesday 30th July (10.30am - 3pm)

Cost: £150

Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins

 

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


Stage 3 Coach Training

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

Every Wednesday morning 09:30 - 11:30

£58 (£525 for 10 weeks)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

Stage 3 Coach Training

RAC Saddle Club, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JA

Thursday 17 July 2025 - 10am - 1pm

Cost: £50

Book here

Stage 4

Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 4 qualifications. Other events are listed below.

 

Stage 4 Online Care Theory Course

20th May - 24th June (6.30pm - 8.30pm)

Run via microsoft teams

An online course looking at the theory elements of the BHS Stage 4 Care syllabus. Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS, Senior Assessor.

Subjects will include: tack, feeding, conformation, fitness, management of competition horses, anatomy and breeding.

Cost: £90

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1677873 

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Care Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, RG27 0LJ

Wednesday 25th June 9.15am - 4.30pm

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688233 

APC price: £55

Non APC: £65

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Ride Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, RG27 0LJ

Thursday 26th June 9.15am - 5pm

If you are training towards either level this day will be ideal with the option to book onto the practical ride sessions. If you just want to come along and find out more but don't want to ride then book a Study Group ticket and you will be able to watch the sessions and join the discussion with one of the presenters.

Study group: £40

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688213 

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, RG27 0LJ

Friday 27th June 9.15am - 5pm

This day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Coach assessments. 

David Sheerin FBHS and Dani Reddan BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.

If you are training towards either level this day will be ideal with the option to book onto the practical coaching sessions. If you just want to come along and find out more but don't want to coach then book a Study Group ticket and you will be able to watch the sessions and join the discussion with one of the presenters. The day will also be useful for anyone training candidates for these assessments.

Study group: £40

Practical lesson: £15

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688215 

 

BHS Stage 4 Coach Q&A Session

Wednesday 2nd July 7pm - 8.30pm via microsoft teams

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. Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1694401 

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Dressage Training Day

Talland School of Equitation, GL7 5FD

Tuesday 8th July 9.15am - 4.30pm

If you are training towards either level this day will be ideal with the option to book onto the practical ride and coaching sessions.

If you just want to come along and find out more but don't want to coach then book a Study Group ticket and you will be able to watch the sessions and join the discussions.

Study group: £40

Practical: £15

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688268

 

Sarah Simpson Stage 4 Training Day

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN

9.30am - 2.30am

  • 16th June 2025 (Care and Lunge)
  • 14th July (Dressage Coach and Ride)

Cost: £120 to participate or £60 to observe

To book, email: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk 

 

Stage 4 Senior Coach Training
Monday 30 June 9.30am - 4pm
The Avon Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
£100 per person (includes lunch)

More information - book online

 

Anatomy and Physiology Course

Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW

Thursday 31st July (10.30am - 3pm)

Cost: £150

Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins

 

Stage 4 Coach Training Day

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited, Colchester, CO6 2AP

18th August from 9:30am-4pm

Judith Murphy is going to cover the 4 lessons that are within the Stage 4 event coach.

£85 for APC, ACC. BECC, PCCC
£110 general admission

Book here: Hemps Green Equestrian 

 

Stage 4 Care/Management training

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

Every Thursday morning, 9:30am-11:30am

Cost: £55.50 (£485 for 10 weeks)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

Stage 4 Coach training

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

Every Wednesday morning, 9:30am-11:30am 

Cost: £68 (£615 for 10 weeks)

stables@ingestre.com 

BHSI, Stage 5

Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 5 BHSI qualifications. 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Care Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, RG27 0LJ

Wednesday 25th June 9.15am - 4.30pm

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688233 

APC price: £55

Non APC: £65

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Ride Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, RG27 0LJ

Thursday 26th June 9.15am - 5pm

If you are training towards either level this day will be ideal with the option to book onto the practical ride sessions. If you just want to come along and find out more but don't want to ride then book a Study Group ticket and you will be able to watch the sessions and join the discussion with one of the presenters.

Study group: £40

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688213 

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, RG27 0LJ

Friday 27th June 9.15am - 5pm

This day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Coach assessments. 

David Sheerin FBHS and Dani Reddan BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.

If you are training towards either level this day will be ideal with the option to book onto the practical coaching sessions. If you just want to come along and find out more but don't want to coach then book a Study Group ticket and you will be able to watch the sessions and join the discussion with one of the presenters. The day will also be useful for anyone training candidates for these assessments.

Study group: £40

Practical lesson: £15

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688215 

 

BHS Stage 4 & 5 Dressage Training Day

Talland School of Equitation, GL7 5FD

Tuesday 8th July 9.15am - 4.30pm

If you are training towards either level this day will be ideal with the option to book onto the practical ride and coaching sessions.

If you just want to come along and find out more but don't want to coach then book a Study Group ticket and you will be able to watch the sessions and join the discussions.

Study group: £40

Practical: £15

Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1688268


Stage 5 Care training days

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

  • 26 June
  • 24 July
  • 4 September
  • 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

  • 17 July
  • 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

  • 16 April
  • 14 May
  • 11 June
  • 16 July
  • 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.


Stage 5 Performance Coach Training
Monday 30 June 9.30am - 4pm
The Avon Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
£100 per person (includes lunch)

More information - book online


Anatomy and Physiology Course

Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW

Friday 1st August (10.30am - 3pm)

Cost: £150

Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins

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