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
If you still can’t find what you’re looking for with any of the above options, we have a dedicated Facebook page for linking candidates to training.
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.
BHS Challenge award - Silver Ride Safe
Merrist Wood College, Coombe Lane, Guildford, GU3 3PE
Tuesday 1st June 2027 9am - 4pm
£165
One day training and assessment course from BHS Challenge award - Silver Ride Safe
For more information email: arena@activatelearning.ac.uk
Stage 1
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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: 2 Day Camp and Devolved Assessment
Hemps Green Equestrian ltd, Hushwing Farm, Colchester, Essex
Training: 17th & 18th November, 9:30 - 4pm
Assessment: 19th November, timings to be confirmed
£650
Training towards both the ride and care elements with the aim of helping everyone to reach the correct standard before the final exam day
Bookings open on www.hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk under event bookings
hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com
BHS Stage 1 Care Training Course
Bicton College, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX97BH
4th November - 20th January
Weekly on a Wednesday 6-8pm at Equine Department
The course will cover the syllabus of the Stage 1 Care and Management. This is a non-riding course.
Gain practical experience in grooming, mucking out, tack care, leading horses and routine stable management. You will also develop awareness of horse behaviour, health, field checks and after-work care.
Apply directly to Bicton College, click here
Stage 1 Care Lectures:
Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am
£55 per session
For either of the above please email or call our reception team for further details:
ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Switchboard: 0118 9326308
Stage 1 Ride Sessions
Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
• Tuesday 9:00am - 1hr Group Flat Work - £65.00
• Tuesday 11:00am - 1hr Group Flat Work - £65.00
• Wednesday 11:00am - 1hr Group Flat Work - £65.00
• Thursday 9:00am - 1hr Group Flat Work - £65.00
• Friday 11:00am- 1hr Group Flat Work - £65.00
To book: 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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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 training for the knowledge, care and lungeing
Bicton College, East Budleigh, Devon EX9 7BH
10 week course on Wednesdays 6-8pm at Equine Department
Starting 27 January
£300
Develop practical skills in horse care and management across the stable yard and wider environment. Learn about feeding, tack, horse health, fitness, presentation, hoof care, behaviour and lungeing.
Contact Bicton College direct at https://bicton.ac.uk/courses/british-horse-society-stage-2-training-for-the-knowledge-care-and-lungeing/
BHS Stage 2 Care Course
Merrist Wood College, Coombe Lane, Guildford, GU3 3PE
Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm January 28th - March 11th.
Not half term 18th February.
£350
A BHS training course, to cover the BHS Stage 2 Care syllabus to prepare candidates for their BHS Stage 2 Care examination
For more information email: arena@activatelearning.ac.uk
Stage 2 Training
Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 2 Group Lunge Sessions, £65
Wednesday 10:00am
Fridays 12:00pm
Stage 2 Group Lectures, £55
Tuesday 10:00am
Thursdays 10:00am
Stage 2 Coach Group Sessions, £65
Tuesday 12:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm
Friday 10:00am
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
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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
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
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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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
BHS Stage 3 Care Course
Merrist Wood College, Coombe Lane, Guildford, GU3 3PE
6pm-8pm Thursday evenings 22nd April - 24th June 2027
Not half term week 3rd June
£495
A BHS training course, to cover the BHS Stage 2 Care syllabus to prepare candidates for their BHS Stage 2 Care examination
For more information email: arena@activatelearning.ac.uk
Stage 3 Training Sessions
Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 3 Lunge Sessions, £65:
Wednesday 10:00am
Fridays 12:00pm
Stage 3 Lectures, £55:
Tuesdays 1:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am
Stage 3 Dressage Ride Sessions, £65:
• Tuesday 9:00am
• Tuesday 11:00am
• Wednesday 11:00am
• Thursday 9:00am
• Friday 11:00am
Stage 3 Jump Sessions, £65:
• Wednesday 9:00am
• Thursday 11:00am
• Friday 9:00am
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
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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 Training
Wellington Riding, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 3 Coach Group Sessions
Tuesdays 3:00pm
£65.00
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.
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
BHS Stage 4 Training Day with BHSI Sarah Simpson
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 3DN
Monday 2 November
Monday 7 December
Sessions available 930am - 3pm
From £70 for one hour session; cost varies according to activity.
This is a small-group practical training day for BHS Stage 4 which can be tailored to your needs. Sign off opportunities are available on the day dependent on the requirements being met and prior discussion with BHSI Sarah Simpson.
For further enquires and a tailored programme contact Fiona Everall on 07855 307291.
Stage 4 Training Sessions
Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 4 & 5 Training Afternoons (Selected Mondays)
• 12:00pm - Flat Ride
• 1:00pm - Jump Ride
• 2:00pm - Stable Management Training
• 3:00pm - Lunge Training
Training Afternoon Price £225.00
Stage 4 and 5 Group Rides
• Mondays 12:00pm - Group Flat Session £65.00
• Mondays 1:00pm - Group Jump Session £65.00
• Tuesdays 12:00pm - Group Flat session £65.00
Stage 4 and 5 Lecture sessions
• Mondays - 2:00pm - Group Lecture Session (Stage 4&5) £55.00
• Tuesdays - 12:00pm - Group Lecture Session (Stage 4) £55.00
• Thursday - 10:00am - Group Lecture Session (Stage 4) £55.00
Stage 4 and 5 Lunge/Groundwork sessions
• Mondays 3:00pm - Group Lunge session £65.00
To book: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
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.
All BHS run training can be found on our box office.
We run regular sessions and courses for Stage 5.
You can find them listed here
Stage 5 Training Sessions
Wellington Riding, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ
Stage 4 & 5 Training Afternoons (Selected Mondays)
• 12:00pm - Flat Ride
• 1:00pm - Jump Ride
• 2:00pm - Stable Management Training
• 3:00pm - Lunge Training
Training Afternoon Price £225.00
Stage 4 and 5 Group Rides
• Mondays 12:00pm - Group Flat Session £65.00
• Mondays 1:00pm - Group Jump Session £65.00
• Tuesdays 12:00pm - Group Flat session £65.00
Stage 4 and 5 Lecture sessions
• Mondays - 2:00pm - Group Lecture Session (Stage 4&5) £55.00
Stage 4 and 5 Lunge/Groundwork sessions
• Mondays 3:00pm - Group Lunge session £65.00
To book: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk
Find a coach
BHS Accredited Professionals are often freelance coaches that can support you with training on your own horse.
Find a riding centre
BHS Approved Centres can offer variety by allowing you to work with different types of horses, facilities and equipment.
