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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: 10th December 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

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.

 

Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award

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

  • 27 February
  • 24 April
  • 26 June
  • 28 August

10am - 4pm

Covering the training in the morning both in the classroom and ridden and then the afternoon will be the assessment 

£115

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

Stage 1

Stage 1 Information and Q & A Session - Online 7pm

Wednesday 28th January

Delivered by Charlotte Duncan BHS assessor.

Just £5: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1966563 

 

Stage 1 Care & Ride Theory Online Course

Run via Microsoft Teams, delivered by Charlotte Duncan (BHS assessor)


🔹 Care 1: Wednesday 4th February

🔹 Care 2: Wednesday 11th February

🔹 Care 3: Wednesday 18th February

🔹 Ride Theory: Wednesday 25th February

Price:

✨ All 3 Care Sessions – £25

✨ Ride Session Only – £10

✨ Book All 4 Together – Just £30: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1966560 

 

Stage 1 Care Training Course

Wellington Riding, Basingstoke Road, Heckfield, Hook, RG27 0LJ

Session dates:

  • 5 January
  • 12 January
  • 19 January
  • 26 January

All sessions are 9am - 12pm

Stage 1 Morning Course Price : £280.00 / Individual Sessions £90.00

These training days are designed to help work towards the Stage 1 Qualification. 

Please contact Wellington Riding to book your space: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk 

 

Stage 1 Training (12 Week Course)

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

Tuesdays 6-8pm 

Course Start Dates:  

  • 6 January
  • 14 April
  • 21 July
  • 27 October

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

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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

Stage 2 Care Theory Course - Online 6.30pm

Run via Microsoft Teams, delivered by Carole Broad (Fellow and BHS assessor)

Over four interactive Tuesday evening sessions — Jan 13th, 20th, 27th and Feb 3rd

Just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1955136 

 

Stage 2 Lunge Theory - Online

Monday 26th January from 6.30pm

Run via Microsoft Teams, delivered by Carole Broad (Fellow and BHS assessor)

Just £12: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1966519 

 

Stage 2 Information and Q & A Session - Online

Tuesday 3rd February - 7pm

Delivered by Charlotte Duncan (BHs assessor)

Whether you’re beginning your journey towards the BHS Stage 2 assessment or are already well into your training, this supportive and informative session is designed to help you feel confident and prepared.

Just £8: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1966577 

 

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

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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

 

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 

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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 Care Theory Course - Online 6.30pm

Delivered via Microsoft Teams, by Carole Broad (Fellow and BHS assessor)

Wednesday evenings – Jan 14th, 21st, 28th (miss Feb 4th), final session on Feb 11th

Just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1955154 

 

Stage 3 Lunge Theory Session - Online

Run via Microsoft Teams, delivered by Carole Broad (Fellow and BHS assessor)

Monday 2nd February 6.30pm

Just £12: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1966526 

 

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
  • 21 - 23 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

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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

Stage 3 Coach Theory Course - Online 6.30pm

Run via Microsoft Teams, delivered by Charlotte Duncan (BHS assessor)

  • 22 January
  • 29 January
  • 5 February

Just £30: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1966821

 

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 

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

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 Lunge Theory Online Session

Monday 12 January, 6:30pm

£12.50

With Carole Broad FBHS

This session will look at the underpinning knowledge needed for the Stage 4 Lunge assessment, along with the assessment structure and the chance to ask your questions.

For more information and to book click here

 

Stage 4 Care Theory Course - Online

Run via Microsoft teams, delivered by Carole Broad (Fellow and BHS assessor)

Join us on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm for six live sessions:

📅January 15th, 22nd, 29th
📅 February 5th, 12th, 19th

Just £90: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1955201 

 

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

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

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 

www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk 

hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com 

 

BHS Training Days - Stage 4 & 5 Training Afternoons

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

Available every Monday 

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)

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 Training Days - Stage 4 & 5 Training Afternoons

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

Available every Monday

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

 

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