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BHS Qualifications and Stages

Whatever your level of experience, BHS qualifications will support you through every stage of your professional journey.

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BHS Professional Learning can offer you plenty of opportunities in your professional career, as well as developing your personal knowledge. With BHS qualifications you can showcase a diverse range of skills to potential employers, making you an attractive candidate in the competitive equestrian industry. Choose The British Horse Society as your partner in professional development and together, we can achieve your goals.

BHS Stages

BHS qualifications are split into ‘Stages’. The most common route is to begin at Stage 1 - our basic horse care and riding level, then progress to Stage 2, and so on, building on your knowledge, skills and understanding as you progress.

Whether you have career aspirations of caring for horses, riding professionally, coaching the next generation or working in a different role within the equestrian industry, BHS qualifications will help you to get there. Follow the links to explore the qualifications we offer from Stage 1 to Stage 4, Performance Coach through to Fellowship.

Discover our full range of BHS qualifications

Why choose BHS qualifications?

Find out why you should choose BHS qualifications and where they can take you.

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How to train

Find out how to train for your BHS qualification to start your journey.

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Assessments

If you’re ready to take your assessment, find out everything you need to know.

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