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.
BHS Training Hub
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Please note, Facebook requires users to be a minimum of 13 years old.
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
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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.
Silver Award Ride Safe Day
Wellington Riding, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Wednesday 15th October 2025 9 am - 4 pm
This day includes the assessment and training. Please be prepared for the day and have ordered your ride safe book and read through then.
Bookings can be made via our online booking system. If you are not registered please email ridinginfo@wellinton.co.uk or telephone reception on 01189 326308.
Stage 1
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Stage 1 assessment dates
Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD
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 Care Training and Assessment
RDA Causeway Coast and Glens
184 Castleroe Road, Coleraine, BT51 3RW
Tuesday evenings 7-9pm
7/14/21/28 October 2025
Mock assessment 11 November 2025 £50
Assessment 23 November 2025
£140 BHS fee
The course will consist of four evening training sessions, followed by a mock assessment if so desired, before the actual BHS Assessment on 23 November.
It is possible to do the training without taking the assessment
Contact:
office@rdacoleraine
02870 320147
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 Training
Wellington riding, Basingtoke Road, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
These training days are designed to help work towards the Stage 1 Qualification.
Monday 29th September
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm - Care Units
Course: Stage 1 Training Morning
£80.00
Monday 6th October
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm - Care Units & Ride Session
Course: Stage 1 Training Morning
£150.00
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
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BHS Stage 2 Horse Care Course
Howden Equestrian Centre, Fir Tree Stud, Spaldington,
GOOLE, DN14 7ND
Thursday nights for 10 weeks 5.45(6pm) - 7.20pm weekly.
2nd October - 4th December
Covering the BHS Stage 2 horse care syllabus. A mix of Theory / classroom based sessions and practical sessions.
To book please email: howdenequestrian@gmail.com
Or view: www.howdenequestrian.co.uk
BHS Training Days - Stage 2
Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Monday 13th October
Coach: Nicola Caldwell
Course Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course: Stage 2 Training Morning
£80.00
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
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 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
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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 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
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Stage 3 Care, Lunge & Coach Training
Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 9.30 - 3.30 - Lunge & Coach (am) - Care (pm)
Venue: Cannington Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LS
Coach: Danny Anholt FBHS
Cost: £90 full day or £50 for either am or pm sessions
Book: www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
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
BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Fridays 5-7pm (14-week course)
Course start dates:
- 3 October 2025
Cost: £694
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
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
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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 Care, Lunge & Coach Training
Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 9.30 - 3.30 - Lunge & Coach (am) - Care (pm)
Venue: Cannington Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LS
Coach: Danny Anholt FBHS
Cost: £90 full day or £50 for either am or pm sessions
Book: www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
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
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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 Coach and Ride Training Days at Ingestre Stables
October 8 & 9 2025
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
These days will give an overview of the content and standard of both levels of the assessment. Our two presenters, Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS and Dan Spencer BHSI, both senior BHS assessors, will be in the arena supporting those taking part practically but also running study groups alongside.
The first day will focus more on the Coaching assessments with the second day about the Riding. Days can be booked individually for those wanting to just come along to one day.
Study group tickets are £30, with the option to add on practical sessions.
8 October, Coach Day: book here
9 October, Ride Day: book here
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
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)
BHSI, Stage 5
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Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 5 BHSI qualifications.
Stage 4 & 5 Coach and Ride Training Days at Ingestre Stables
October 8 & 9 2025
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
These days will give an overview of the content and standard of both levels of the assessment. Our two presenters, Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS and Dan Spencer BHSI, both senior BHS assessors, will be in the arena supporting those taking part practically but also running study groups alongside.
The first day will focus more on the Coaching assessments with the second day about the Riding. Days can be booked individually for those wanting to just come along to one day.
Study group tickets are £30, with the option to add on practical sessions.
8 October, Coach Day: book here
9 October, Ride Day: book here
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 5 Care Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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
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