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Stage 1

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 1.

You can find them listed here

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:

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:

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

BHS Stage 1 Horse Care Training Course

Howden Equestrian Centre
Fir Tree Stud, Spaldington, Goole, DN147ND

6 week course Saturdays 2.00 - 3.30pm

April 11 to May 16

£150

BHS Stage 1 horse care theory course covering the BHS Stage 1 care syllabus with BHSI SM Jenna Whitaker

To book email: howdenequestrian@gmail.com

Stage 1 Group Lectures:

Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ

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

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 2.

You can find them listed here

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:

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

Stage 2 Care Training Mornings

Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ

BHS Training Days - Stage 2

These training days are designed to help work towards the Stage 2 Qualification.

Monday 2nd February
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£90.00

Monday 9th February
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£90.00

Monday 16th February
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£90.00

Monday 23rd February
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£90.00

Monday 2nd March
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£90.00

Monday 16th March
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£90.00

Please email or call the reception team or use your ECPro account to book
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
01189326308

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

BHS Stage 2 Horse Care Training

Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ZJ

Saturdays for 10 weeks at 11.30 - 1.30

21 February - 25 April

Cost: £250

Email howdenequestrian@gmail.com to book.

BHS Stage 2 Lunge Training

Sunday 22 March | 2pm - 5pm
Cannington Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
Opportunity for Skills Record sign off
More information & Booking

Stage 2 Training

Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ

Stage 2 Group Lunge Sessions
Wednesday 10:00am
Fridays 12:00pm

Stage 2 Group Lectures
Tuesday 10:00am
Thursdays 10:00am

Stage 2 Coach Group Sessions
Tuesday 2:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm
Friday 10:00am

Cost: £48.00 - £60.00 depending on session

Please email or call our reception team or use our ECPro booking system:
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
01189326308

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

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 2 Coach.

You can find them listed here

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

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 3.

You can find them listed here

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

BHS Stage 3 Lunge Training

Sunday 22 March | 2pm - 5pm
Cannington Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
Opportunity for Skills Record sign off
More information & Booking

Stage 3 Ride Intensive Course

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

1 & 2 April, 9:30am - 4:30pm

1st April - Dressage focused. 2nd April - Jumping focused

Assessing way of going in relation to the training scale and evaluating own performance

£300 for both days

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

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

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 3 Coach.

You can find them listed here

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

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.

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 4.

You can find them listed here

Stage 4 Senior Coach Training with Jo Winfield FBHS

9 March
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Information & Booking

Stage 4 & BHSI Ride Intensive Course

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

18 & 19 March, 9:30am - 4pm

Wednesday 18th - Dressage focused. Thursday 19th - Jump focused

Themed on establishing the basics for forming a thorough and accurate assessment of ridden horses and techniques for assessment performance.

£300 for both days

Stage 4 & BHSI Coach Intensive Course

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

25 & 26 March, 9:30am - 4pm

Wednesday 25th Dressage focused. Thursday 26th Jumping focused.

Themed on practical skill development, problem solving and coaching to a brief.

£300 for both days

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

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)

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

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

All BHS run training can be found on our box office.

We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 1.

You can find them listed here

BHSI Performance Coach Training with Jo Winfield FBHS

9 March
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Information & Booking

Stage 4 & BHSI Ride Intensive Course

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

18 & 19 March, 9:30am - 4pm

Wednesday 18th - Dressage focused. Thursday 19th - Jump focused

Themed on establishing the basics for forming a thorough and accurate assessment of ridden horses and techniques for assessment performance.

£300 for both days

Stage 4 & BHSI Coach Intensive Course

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

25 & 26 March, 9:30am - 4pm

Wednesday 25th Dressage focused. Thursday 26th Jumping focused.

Themed on practical skill development, problem solving and coaching to a brief.

£300 for both days

BHSI Stable Managers Course - Online Evenings

Delivered by Ingestre Stables, online via Zoom

A course towards the BHSI Stable Managers Qualification

Four online sessions weekly looking at specific areas with Tim Downes FBHS

8th April - Fittening

15th April - Feeding

22nd April - Veterinary

29th April - Breeding and Grassland

Followed by 2 in person days covering practical subjects at Ingestre Stables - 1st and 2nd April - Seperate Event Booking

Online sessions will be recorded. Please let us know if this is a problem for anyone on stables@ingestre.com. Recordings will be available for viewing after the night, please contact Ingestre for further details.

Sessions bookable separately

£50 per session

BHSI Stable Managers Course - In Person Days

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

6 & 7 May, 9:30am - 4pm

BHSI SM in person days - covering practical elements - Saddlery/Conformation/Assessing Fitness/Practical Coaching Subjects

£300 for both days