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Stage 1

Stage 1 assessment dates

Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD

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

Stage 1 - 2 day Camp and In-House Assessment

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited, c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester, CO6 2AP

9-11 December

Each of the camp days run from 10am - 4pm, assessment day will be confirmed nearer the day.

Covering both the ridden and care elements of the stage 1 syllabus on the camp days and then doing the assessment on the 3rd day. All included in the price

£625

Stage 1 Training (12 Week Course)

Cheshire Riding School, Cogshall Ln, Comberbach, Northwich CW9 6BS

Tuesdays 6-8pm

Course Start Dates: 06/01/2026, 14/04/2026, 21/07/2026, 27/10/2026

At Cheshire Riding School, we’re proud to be an approved British Horse Society training and exam centre.

Our BHS Training Courses have seen great success throughout 2025. Designed in line with the official BHS syllabuses, our programmes run on weekday evenings and weekends — ideal for those balancing study with work.

Assessment dates can be found directly on the BHS website.

Course cost: £599

Find out more
Bookings: 01606 892111 or email info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

Stage 1 - 2 day Camp and In-House Assessment

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited, c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester, CO6 2AP

20 - 23 January 26

Each of the camp days run from 10am - 4pm, assessment day will be confirmed nearer the day.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be camp days working on the syllabus in both the riding and care elements.
Thursday will be the Stage 1 assessment
Friday will be the Ride Safe training and assessment
Can be paid either in one payment or instalments

£730

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 1-3 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

BHS Training Days - Stage 2

Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ

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

Stage 2 Training (12 Week Course)

Cheshire Riding School, Cogshall Ln, Comberbach, Northwich CW9 6BS

Start Dates:
8 January
16 April
23 July
29 October

Thursdays 7pm-9pm

At Cheshire Riding School, we’re proud to be an approved British Horse Society training and exam centre.

Our BHS Training Courses have seen great success throughout 2025. Designed in line with the official BHS syllabuses, our programmes run on weekday evenings and weekends — ideal for those balancing study with work.

Assessment dates can be found directly on the BHS website.

Course cost: £599

Find out more
Bookings: 01606 892111 or email info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

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 Training Camp

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited, c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester, CO6 2AP

3 & 4 February
26 & 27 May
27 & 28 October

10am - 4pm both days

Can book either 1 or both days. 5 hours of training each day with a BHSI coach covering flat, jump, care and lunge with the chance of skills record sign off, if up to standard

£165

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

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

BHS Stage 2 Coach Course

Wildwoods Riding Centre
Ebbisham Lane, Walton on the Hill, Surrey
KT20 5BH

Runs 2 November - 3 January

This 16-week course will prepare candidates for the BHS Stage 2 Assessment.
Each week we will be practising a mixture of the stable management, lead rein, lunge and group jump lessons. We will be working towards the following from week to week with practical assessments.

Cost £85 per session

Office Tel: 01737 812146 Mobile: 07956 390 398
www.wildwoodsriding.co.uk
info@wildwoodsriding.co.uk

Stage 2 Coach Course (14 Week Course)

Cheshire Riding School, Cogshall Ln, Comberbach, Northwich CW9 6BS

Start Dates:
25 January
17 May
6 September

Sundays 1pm-3pm

At Cheshire Riding School, we’re proud to be an approved British Horse Society training and exam centre.

Our BHS Training Courses have seen great success throughout 2025. Designed in line with the official BHS syllabuses, our programmes run on weekday evenings and weekends — ideal for those balancing study with work.

Assessment dates can be found directly on the BHS website.

Course cost: £806

Find out more
Bookings: 01606 892111 or email info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

Stage 2 Coach Training Camp

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited
c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester
CO6 2AP

17 & 18 February
16 & 17 June
6 & 7 October

10am - 4pm both days

£180

Hands on training for the Stage 2 Coach assessment with a chance to coach or just gain knowledge from the side lines. Covering the group lesson, lead rein lesson and lunge lesson

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

Stage 3 Training (14 Week Course)

Cheshire Riding School, Cogshall Ln, Comberbach, Northwich CW9 6BS

Start Dates:
20 February
12 June
2 October

Fridays 5pm-7pm

At Cheshire Riding School, we’re proud to be an approved British Horse Society training and exam centre.

Our BHS Training Courses have seen great success throughout 2025. Designed in line with the official BHS syllabuses, our programmes run on weekday evenings and weekends — ideal for those balancing study with work.

Assessment dates can be found directly on the BHS website.

Course cost: £739

Find out more
Bookings: 01606 892111 or email info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

Stage 3 Training Camp

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited
c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester
CO6 2AP

28 - 30 April
28 - 30 July

10am - 4pm each day - choice of which days you book

£180

Covering both the ridden and care aspects of the syllabus including the xc ride. Chance for skills record sign offs if up to standard

Stage 3 Training Sessions

Wellington Riding, Hampshire

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

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

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 Course (16 Week Course)

Cheshire Riding School, Cogshall Ln, Comberbach, Northwich CW9 6BS

Start Dates:
7 February
13 June
17 October

Saturdays 1pm-3pm

At Cheshire Riding School, we’re proud to be an approved British Horse Society training and exam centre.

Our BHS Training Courses have seen great success throughout 2025. Designed in line with the official BHS syllabuses, our programmes run on weekday evenings and weekends — ideal for those balancing study with work.

Assessment dates can be found directly on the BHS website.

Course cost: £899

Find out more
Bookings: 01606 892111 or email info@cheshireridingschool.co.uk

Stage 3 Coach Training Camp

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited
c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester
CO6 2AP

17 - 19 March
18 - 20 August

10am - 4pm each day - choice of which days you book

£207

Covering the private flat, group flat, private jump, group jump and gridwork. Chance for skills record sign off if up to standard

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

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

Stage 4 & 5 Care, Ride and Coach Training Days at Wellington Riding

Wellington Riding Hampshire, RG27 0LJ

19 November, Care and Management Day

Led by Sofia Turian BHSI and Amy Robbins Stage 5 Stable Manager & Coach this day will look at content from within the Stage 4 and 5 Care and Management assessments. Book here

20 November, Ride Day

Led by David Sheerin FBHS & Dani Reddan BHSI you can book a study group ticket to come and watch and discuss or add on some practical sessions to join in a ride session. Book here

21 November, Coach Day

Also led by David and Dani this day will look at the coaching assessments at both levels. Study group and practical tickets available. Book here

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 Training Camp

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited
c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester
CO6 2AP

31 March - 2 April
7 - 9 July

10am - 4pm each day - choice of which days you book

£180

Covering the ridden and care elements of the syllabus including lunge and xc ride. Chance for skills record sign off if up to standard

Stage 4 Coach Training Camp

Hemps Green Equestrian Limited
c/o Hushwing Farm, Mount Bures Road, Colchester
CO6 2AP

8 - 10 September

10am - 4pm each day

£207

Covering Private flat, lunge lesson, group jump and semi-private simulated cross country. Chance for skills record sign off if up to standard

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)