The BHS recommends practical hands-on training with an Accredited Professional or at one of our Approved Centres if you are training towards BHS qualifications or Challenge Awards. You can arrange your own training alongside attending courses or events listed below. We encourage you to gain experience working with and riding different types of horses as you progress your skills and confidence.
When discussing your training needs with a coach or centre, ask about the qualifications they hold so you know if they’re eligible to complete your Skills Record if needed.
You can add variety to your training with self-study by viewing our Career Pathways Training Guides and our ‘how to…’ video series, as well as reading our horse health and welfare advice and our ‘Complete Horsemanship’ books that accompany our Career Pathway qualifications. You will also find recommended reading lists on the specific unit page of each assessment.
Don’t forget, the BHS Career Transition Fund is available to support your training towards Stage 2 and Stage 3 qualifications. View our funding and support page to discover other sources of funding that may be available.
The training advertised below, unless specified, is delivered by external providers. The BHS is not responsible for the content of the training. There may also be one-off events organised by BHS Regional Committees - see our local event listings.
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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Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training - 1 Day (various dates available)
Hemps Green Equestrian Limited, Colchester, CO6 2AP
4th December 2024
£115
10am - 4pm with 1 hours lunch
BHS membership number required
Bookings can be made at: https://hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk You will find under Activity Courses
hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Course
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor, SL4 4TN
Saturdays 1pm - 3pm for 3 weeks starting 12th October
£100 for the course
To book contact:info@brc.uk.com
01344 884992
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Course
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor, SL4 4TN
Saturdays 1pm - 3pm for 3 weeks starting 12th December
£100 for the course
To book contact:info@brc.uk.com
01344 884992
Stage 1
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BHS Stage 1 Q & A Session
Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 7pm
This free online session is for anyone who would like to find out more about the BHS Stage 1 assessment, or already training towards it.
Charlotte is one of our BHS assessors and she will go through the answers to frequently asked questions, and there will also be time to ask your own questions.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1382809
BHS Stages 1 & 2 Training Day
Brinsbury College, RH20 1DL
30th October 2024
This day is designed to help anyone who is interested in training towards BHS Stage 1 or 2. You may have already started your BHS career pathway or you may be keen to find out more. The day will consist of both practical and theory sessions to help you prepare or just give you a better understanding of the requirements of the stable management sections at your chosen level.
£35 p/p
Book here: Book a place – BHS Stage 1 & 2 Training Day – Brinsbury College (tickettailor.com)
BHS STAGE 1 HORSE CARE COURSE
Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 7ND
Starts 5th October - 6 weeks every Saturday 11am - 12.30pm.
Run by BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager and centre manager - Jenna Whitaker.
£150 for the full course or £30 pay as you go
Contact Jenna Whitaker at howdenequestrian@gmail.com or visit www.howdenequestrian.co.uk
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 Stages 1&2 Traning Day
Brinsbury College, RH20 1DL
30th October 2024
This day is designed to help anyone who is interested in training towards BHS Stage 1 or 2. You may have already started your BHS career pathway or you may be keen to find out more. The day will consist of both practical and theory sessions to help you prepare or just give you a better understanding of the requirements of the stable management sections at your chosen level.
£35 p/p
Book here: Book a place – BHS Stage 1 & 2 Training Day – Brinsbury College (tickettailor.com)
BHS STAGE 2 HORSE CARE COURSE
Howden Equestrian, Goole, DN14 7ND
Starts 5th October - 10 Weeks every Saturday 2 - 3.30pm.
Run by BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager and centre manager - Jenna Whitaker.
£250 for the full course or £30 pay as you go.
Contact Jenna Whitaker at howdenequestrian@gmail.com or visit www.howdenequestrian.co.uk
Stage 2 Care Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Tuesday morning 09:30 - 11:30
£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
2 Day Training Camp for Stage 2
Hemps Green Equestrian Limited, Colchester, CO6 2AP
30 and 31 October 2024
2 days training camp for those preparing for their BHS Stage 2 Assessment
The cost is £150 per day
Bookings can be made at https://hempsgreen.ecpro.co.uk under events
Any queries please contact hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com
Stage 2 Coach
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Stage 2 Coach at Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Wednesday mornings weekly throughout the academic year. 9.30am-1pm. Or full-time weekly
Fee: €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 09:30 - 11:30
£48 (£435 for 10 weeks)
Stage 3
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Stage 3 Ride, Care & Lunge Training Course
Wildwoods Riding Centre, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5BH
Starting: Sunday 6th October for 20 weeks
Times: Riding 15.00- 16.00, Care 16.00 - 18.00
£1800 for the full course, or sessions can be booked separately depending on availability.
For more info contact Wildwoods on 01737 814872 or email info@wildwoodsriding.co.uk
Stage 3 Care Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Tuesday morning 09:30 - 11:30
£44.00 (£377 for 10 weeks)
Stage 3 full time training course at 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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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.
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Ride Training Day
Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD
Tuesday 15th October 2024, 9.30 - 5pm.
Delivered by not one but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Ride assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams BHSI and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1367517
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Training Day
Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD
Wednesday 16th October 2024, 9.30 - 5pm.
Delivered by not one but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Ride assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams BHSI and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1367591
Stage 4 Coach Training
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Monday 4th November 2024
Covering aspects of the BHS Stage 4 and BHS Performance Coach assessment with opportunities to coach if you would like.
Lunch is included in the ticket price: £90
This day counts as 6 CPD points for Accredited Professional Coaches.
Stage 4 Care Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Thursday morning 09:30 - 11:30
09:30 – 11:30
£55.50 (£485 for 10 weeks)
Stage 4 Coach Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Wednesday morning 09:30 - 11:30
09:30 – 11:30
£68 (£615 for 10 weeks)
Performance BHSI
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Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Performance BHSI qualifications.
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Ride Training Day
Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD
Tuesday 15th October 2024, 9.30 - 5pm.
Delivered by not one but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Ride assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams BHSI and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1367517
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Training Day
Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester GL7 5FD
Wednesday 16th October 2024, 9.30 - 5pm.
Delivered by not one but two Senior BHS Assessors, this day will look at the content and standard of both the Stage 4 and Stage 5 Ride assessments.
Sarah Spencer-Williams BHSI and Dan Spencer BHSI will be covering both levels including the revised BHSI content.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1367591
Performance (BHSI) Coach Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 16th October
- 20th November
£155 per day
£290 per 2 days paid in advance
£420 per 3 days paid in advance
£540 per 4 days paid in advance
For more information or to book contact stables@ingestre.com
Performance (BHSI) Ride & Long Rein Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 17th October
- 21st November
£175 per day
£330 per 2 days paid in advance
£480 per 3 days paid in advance
£620 per 4 days paid in advance
For more information or to book contact stables@ingestre.com
Performance (BHSI) Care and Management Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 7th November
£150 per day
£280 per 2 days paid in advance
£405 per 3 days paid in advance
£520 per 4 days paid in advance
For more information or to book contact stables@ingestre.com
Performance (BHSI) Coach Training
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Monday 4th November 2024
Covering aspects of the BHS Stage 4 and BHS Performance Coach assessment with opportunities to coach if you would like.
Lunch is included in the ticket price: £90
This day counts as 6 CPD points for Accredited Professional Coaches.
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.
