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Professional training for your BHS qualifications will support you as you develop your skills and knowledge, open the door for opportunities and set you on the right path for success.

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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

 

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

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

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)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

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

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)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

Stage 2 Coach Training Camp
9th - 10th October, Hemps Green Equestrian Centre, Essex, CO6 2AP
2 consecutive days which can be booked individually for those working towards their BHS Stage 2 Coach assessment.
Stage 2 Coaching Development Course
Rein & Shine Equestrian Centre, Swindon, SN5 0AD
Sunday 20th October (8 sessions weekly - 3 hours per session)
The course will cover all aspects of the Stage 2 Coaching syllabus and support through every phase, which budding coaches having the ability to coach every week, as well as watch demos of their assessment lessons to gain further knowledge, delivered by Senior Eventing Coach Johanna McDonald
Cost: £600
Stage 3

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) 

stables@ingestre.com 

 

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

Stage 3 Coach Training

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

Every Wednesday morning 09:30 - 11:30

£58 (£525 for 10 weeks)

stables@ingestre.com 

Stage 4

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.

Book here 

 

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)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

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)

stables@ingestre.com 

Performance BHSI

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.

Book here: 2411104: South West - Coaching clinic for BHS Stage 4 & BHS Performance Coach (BHSI) with Jo Winfield FBHS (CPD) - Booking by Bookwhen

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BHS Accredited Professionals are often freelance coaches that can support you with training on your own horse.

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