This qualification will only be delivered to learners that have started the qualification and need to complete. This will be reviewed regularly and an end-date to the qualification announced soon.
BHS Senior Coaching develops your skills as a trainer of horses and riders who can bridge the gap between training at grass roots level and those competing in national classes.
This award will demonstrate your skills as an effective coach with sound teaching and equitation principles required to coach individuals and groups in all environments and discuss all aspects of training and careers.
What will you be assessed on?
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You will be assessed on:
- Coach a private dressage lesson up to and including Advanced Medium
- Coach a private jumping lesson up to 1.20m or intermediate eventing
- Verbally evaluate the ability of a horse and rider on the flat
- Verbally evaluate the ability of a horse and rider on the flat
- Coaching and training theory
You will be assessed on the following learning outcomes:
- Show ability to work in a pressurised situation subject to time constraints
- Show ability to interact with people of all ages and levels of ability
- Show familiarity with current coaching ethos
- Show clear ability to read and empathise with all equines
- Show practical competence when handling horses and equipment
- Show ability to maintain composure, focus and self-control at all times
- Show ability to recognise their own limitations and remain receptive and perceptive
- Show commitment to the welfare of the horse
- Show clear understanding of the role of the BHS within the equestrian community
- Show clear understanding of the links between coaching and competition
- Show ability to self-reflect and evaluate performance
Download the full assessment criteria to review the learning outcomes in more detail (see pages 19-24).
Entry requirements
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- A minimum age of 18 years
- Unit 7: Stage 4 Senior Coaching Eventing or BHS/BHSQ equivalent
- BHS Gold membership – Membership discounts apply for learners who are training for or taking BHS qualifications
- International students should be either International Full or International E-Members.
How will you be assessed?
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Up to a four-hour practical assessment with discussions.
Additional training information
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Please note the following:
- You cannot take Performance Coach (BHSI) assessments at a centre you currently work in or have worked in in the last 12 months.
- You cannot take Performance Coach (BHSI) assessments at a centre that you have regularly trained at in the last six months- a maximum of one days trainings every two month is allowed (please note this has been relaxed to a maximum of one days training every month during the Covid period).
