Practical CPD Courses

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This event provides participants with an in-depth exploration of equine anatomy through a structured study group format. Attendees will engage in guided observation and interpretation of anatomical structures, focusing on how form relates to function. The session is designed to enhance practical understanding and application of anatomical principles, supporting professional development in equestrian practice.

Cost: £55 non APC £45 APC

6 CPD Points

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My horse needs joint injection - It’s not always steroids...

Join David Bolt, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery to discuss the newest developments in managing lameness cases

What drugs can be injected and what do they do?
Explore non-biologic and biologic options including alpha 2 macroglobulin, Prostride-TM and stem cells
Registration commences at 18:30 where refreshments will be available. Lecture time 19:00 - 21:00. Late-comers may be refused entry.

Delegates attending the lecture will get access to the recorded version. You will be emailed when it is available to view and will have two weeks to watch the webinar from date emailed.

3 CPD points

Time - 18:30 - 21:30

Cost - £12

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Keeping an eye on things - Recent developments in equine ophthalmology

Join Jules Preston, Staff Clinician in Veterinary Ophthalmology to hear about the latest advancements in equine eyes

Learn what to expect from an ophthalmic exam
Discuss some of the common conditions we see in equine eyes
Explore the latest treatments available for your horse

3 CPD points

Time - 18:30 - 21:30

Cost - £12

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Sarcoids to Melanomas - Modern treatments for equine skin growths

Join Andy Fiske-Jackson, Professor of Equine Surgery to talk about the newest ways we are managing melanomas and stamping out sarcoids

Hear about the role of surgical excision, including the use of laser and the new harmonic scalpel
Explore the effectiveness of additional treatments (like electrochemotherapy, radiotherapy, and topical therapies)
Discussions about when to monitor and when to act.
Registration commences at 18:30 where refreshments will be available. Lecture time 19:00 - 21:00. Late-comers may be refused entry.

Delegates attending the lecture will get access to the recorded version. You will be emailed when it is available to view and will have two weeks to watch the webinar from date emailed.

3 CPD points

Time - 18:30 - 21:30

Cost - £12

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I would suggest the following progression through the day, with each session lasting about 1 hour (40 mins with riders, and 20 mins discussion)
Each session will need one or two riders, but could be a group.

Session 1 Developing empathy through balance and understanding.

Session 2 Developing Basic influence and beginning to understand the training scale

Session 3 Using the training scale to develop the way of going

Session 4 Using the training scale and learning theory to develop the level of work on the flat

Session 5 Developing the rider skills for jumping

Session 6 Using the training scale and learning theory to develop the level of work over fences

6 CPD points 

Time: 9am - 4pm 

Cost: £45 APC £55 General 

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Our line up of expert speakers will fill the day with practical strategies, real- world case studies, and insights into the transformative power of multidisciplinary teamwork.
Join us for a unique event dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering collaboration amongst equestrian professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, all united by a shared passion for equine excellence.
A lovely soup and sandwich lunch will be served with plenty of coffee to keep us going throughout the day,
Let's connect, share knowledge, and build bridges for a healthier, more successful industry.

6 CPD points

Time: 9am - 4pm

Cost - £50

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Phone Photography & Reels Workshop for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches and BHS Approved Centres by Eilidh Robertson Photography

A workshop designed to empower you to unleash your creativity through your smartphone, improving your phone photography, social media and video skills.
Eilidh will show you that you don’t need lots of expensive gear to take great photos and videos that really boost your business and make an impact online. The best camera is the one you have with you.
All sessions are delivered by Eilidh Robertson, a professional photographer with over 12 years experience.
Each session will be tailored to the interests and requirements of the group.

10am-12 noon
Phone Photography
The kit: Your camera phone, the best settings for equestrian photos and how to get the most out of your phone camera.
The light: How light will make or break your images.
The edit: Which apps to download and how to use them.

12.30pm - 3pm
Embrace Video & Create Your Own Reels
What is a reel and why are they important.
Settings - the different video settings, how to use them and what (if any) additional equipment is worth the investment.
Sound – from voiceovers to audio effects, what music to choose to enhance your videos.
Editing - what apps to choose and how to use them to improve your reels and video content.
Practical sessions – dive into hands on sessions where you will create several reels with expert support.
Grow in confidence – leave with newfound confidence in your abilities and a whole host of video content ideas.

Several challenges will be set throughout the day to encourage everyone to get hands on experience and try out the skills they’ve been taught. Photographs & reels taken on the day can be used for your marketing content.

5 CPD points

Time: 10am to 3pm

Cost - £110 including tea/coffee and lunch (this workshop is normally £125).

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This is a practical face to face training event which will demonstrate the standard of horse care and riding to pass these certifications. The Workshop will also cover how to run test days, approach assessing and provide feedback and feedback forward. The Workshop will also outline how to approach training candidates for these tests. The workshop is an invaluable opportunity for any coaches who train PCUK members for tests.

6 CPD points

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm 

Cost - £45

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Coaching all levels of jumping on varied horses and all ages. Course walk and build and question time.

6 CPD points

Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Cost - £60

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This will be an interactive study day covering the syllabus of the A Test Horse Care (AH Test) and Riding (A Test) demonstrating the required standard to achieve a pass. This day will also cover suggested training strategies for prospective candidate's and those training those towards these certifications. It will consist of practical demonstrations working with demonstration candidates and incorporate how to approach assessing these Tests.

6 CPD points

Time: 9.20am - 4.30pm 

Cost - £40 for Coaches/ Assessors/ Others and £15 for PCUK Members

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Topics include:

Physical elements:

Coaching the growing body; understanding how physical development impacts the young rider in the saddle
Growing pains; Recognising growing pains and how this can look in the saddle
Young Rider Fatigue & recovery; exploring how the young rider’s body deals with fatigue and why recovery time is so important

Psychological elements:

Coaching the developing Brain: Understanding how cognitive and emotional development impacts focus, communication & learning
Motivation and mood through growth: Recognising how hormonal and physical changes influence confidence, consistency and drive
Mental Fatigue and Recovery: Exploring how growth, school and training demands affect mental energy and strategies to promote psychological rest.

Takeaways:
Practical insights and coaching tools to help you recognise and begin to support the psychological and physical needs of young riders through every stage of growth.

Time: 9am-4pm

COST - £150 BHS APCs, £160 non-APCs

6 CPD Points

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BHS Stages training. Riding, Lunging, Care, Theory

Price- £150.00

Time- 9am to 3pm

4 CPD points

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This CPD day is designed to help coaches build confidence, strengthen their psychological toolkit and learn how mindset directly influences coaching performance. The day combines theory, practical strategies, group discussion and real coaching observation, giving coaches the chance to apply sport psychology principles in realistic environments.
The morning focuses on interactive workshops exploring mindset, stress, confidence and communication.
The afternoon involves observing a coach working with a range of riders from leisure to professional, allowing coaches to reflect on the psychological challenges coaches face and how to manage them effectively.

Morning Session: Interactive Workshops
1. Recognising Coaching Mindsets
* Understanding how stress, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and over-analysis affect coaching decisions.
* How mindset influences communication, presence and the rider’s learning experience.
* Identifying your own patterns and pressure points.
2. Self-Awareness & Emotional Regulation
* Spotting psychological triggers during coaching.
* Early-warning signs
* Developing practical self-reflection habits for continual improvement.
3. Mindset Shifts & Growth Strategies
* How to rewire negative bias through neuroplasticity.
* Using scaling, reframing and positive language to create a constructive internal dialogue.
* Tools for building resilience and coaching confidence.
4. Stress Management for Coaches
* Psychological techniques and grounding tools that can be used discreetly while teaching.
* Managing the fight-or-flight response in high-pressure coaching moments.
* Staying calm, focused and proactive in the arena.
Afternoon Session: Live Coaching Observations
During the session, Amelia and Kate Pheasant will facilitate ongoing, real-time discussion around:
🔹 Challenges and barriers that coaches in the audience might encounter if they were delivering the session

🔹 What psychological pressures the observing coaches might feel in similar scenarios

Price- £70 APC and £75 non-APC

Time- 09:30am -16:00pm

6 CPD points

Book directly with Amelia Collins on 07739071204

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BHS Stages training. Riding, Lunging, Care, Theory

Price- £150.00

Time- 9am to 3pm

4 CPD points

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BHS Stages training. Riding, Lunging, Care, Theory

Price- £150.00

Time- 9am to 3pm

4 CPD points

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BHS Stages training. Riding, Lunging, Care, Theory

Price- £150.00

Time- 9am to 3pm

4 CPD points

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BHS Stages training. Riding, Lunging, Care, Theory

Price- £150.00

Time- 9am to 3pm

4 CPD points

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A workshop for riding instructors, trainers, and other equestrian professionals who give their all—day after day.

WHY THIS WORKSHOP?

You love what you do—but lately, it’s been harder to feel the joy.
Long hours, emotional labour, weather , and the pressure to always “be on” can take a toll.
This workshop is your space to pause, reflect, and reset.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

A deeper understanding of burnout, and how to recognise early signs.
Tools to set boundaries and protect your energy
Mindfulness and mental fitness practices tailored for riders
A personalized burnout prevention plan
Connection with others who truly get it.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Honest conversations
Grounding exercises
Practical strategies
Peer support
Take-home resources

Price- £10.00

Time- 12pm - 4pm 

3 CPD points

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Discover how to develop stronger, more adaptable equine athletes in this inspiring one-day CPD, created for equestrian coaches and equine therapists who want to deepen their understanding of conditioning for long-term strength and soundness.

Explore the science behind strength development, balance, and resilience, and learn how to apply these principles within everyday training. Through a blend of theory, discussion, and practical examples, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to help you integrate targeted strength and conditioning strategies into your work, supporting soundness, reducing injury risk, and enhancing performance.

Perfect for professionals seeking to bridge the gap between training and therapy, this day offers evidence-based insight, hands-on strategies, and fresh inspiration to help every horse build strength for life.
During this one day course you will learn about the unique method of Equine Strength and Conditioning, the Quad X® Method.

On completion of the workshop you will understand the theory behind equine strength and conditioning and why it is so important that we build horses’ strength and movement patterns in the right way.

We will then apply this theory during hands-on exercise sessions with a variety of horses.

Topics will include:

The fundamentals of equine strength and conditioning.
Why every horse needs a strength and conditioning programme, tailored to their individual needs and weaknesses.
How to recognise common compensation patterns and muscle imbalances.
How to use ground based and ridden strength and conditioning exercises in your everyday therapy or coaching practice.
How to carry out specific exercises for stability, coordination, balance, strength and power.

Price- £120

Time- 9.30am - 4.30pm 

6 CPD points

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A workshop for horse owners, riders, equestrian professionals etc

Why this workshop?

You love your horses —but lately, it’s been harder to feel the joy.

Juggling careers, kids, the house, the horses, and the pressure to always “be on” can take a toll.

This workshop is your space to pause, reflect, and reset.

What you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of burnout, and how to recognise early signs.
• Tools to set boundaries and protect your energy
• Mindfulness and mental fitness practices tailored for riders
• A personalized burnout prevention plan
• Connection with others who truly get it
What to expect:

• Honest conversations
Grounding exercises
Practical strategies
Peer support
Take-home resources

Price- £10.00

Time- 6pm - 8:30pm 

2 CPD points

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Unlock the power of communication, connection, and mindset
Why this workshop matters for equestrian professionals:
Working with horses is as much about communication and mindset as it is about skill. The way you think, speak, and connect directly impacts your results — with horses, clients, and yourself. NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) offers practical tools to sharpen awareness, build rapport, and create lasting change.
In this workshop you will learn:
• What NLP is and how it applies to riding, coaching, and training
• Rapport-building techniques to strengthen trust with horses and clients
• Communication strategies that cut through misunderstandings and foster clarity
• Mindset tools to shift limiting beliefs and unlock confidence
• Practical exercises you can use immediately in your professional practice
This workshop is perfect for:
• Equestrian Professionals who want to deepen client relationships
• Trainers seeking better communication with both horses and handlers
• Equestrian professionals ready to expand their toolkit for resilience and influence
• Anyone curious about how mindset and language shape performance
What you’ll experience:
• Interactive demonstrations and group exercises
• Real-world applications tailored to equestrian settings
• A supportive, professional environment designed for growth and reflection

Price- £10.00

Time- 9.30pm - 4:30pm

6 CPD points

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Covering all aspects of the assessment criteria including;
Breeding
Grassland management
Fitting tack including double bridles
Knee and hockey bandages
Static and dynamic conformation

Time: 9.30-4pm

6 CPD Points

Cost: £110 

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Covering aspects of the assessments;
Private dressage Elementary
Private dressage Adv Medium
Private SJ 1.20m
Shared sim XC 1.10m
Theory of coaching

6 CPD Points

Cost: £110

Time: 9.30am - 4pm 

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Covering all aspects of the assessment criteria including;
Dressage riding
Lungeing/ long reining
Sj riding

Cost: £40 - £185

Time: 9am - 5pm 

6 CPD Points 

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Covering aspects of the assessments;
Private dressage Elementary
Private dressage Adv Medium
Private SJ 1.20m
Shared sim XC 1.10m
Theory of coaching

6 CPD Points

Time: 9.30am - 4pm 

Cost: £110

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Covering aspects of the assessments;
Private dressage Elementary
Private dressage Adv Medium
Private SJ 1.20m
Shared sim XC 1.10m
Theory of coaching

6 CPD Points

Time: 9.30am - 4pm 

Cost: £110

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Join Sarah Huntridge, BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach at Yorkshire RC, Harrogate for an intensive day of coaching development. 

Open to all those aiming for BHS Coaching Assessments Stage 2, 3 and 4 plus those wanting to up skill. 

There will be practical coaching sessions for you to deliver (min 2) on the day. Lessons topics will be sent to you in advance for plans to be devised. 

Access to a wide variety of horse/rider combinations.

The training sessions serve to develop assessment technique, the skills and knowledge required. Potential assessment candidates will also need to complete additional skills practice and study in order to achieve the required level.

If the necessary level of skill and knowledge is shown in these sessions, BHS Skills Records may be signed off. 

4 CPD points 

Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm 

Cost: £125

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Join Sarah Huntridge, BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach at Yorkshire RC, Harrogate for an intensive day of coaching development. 

Open to all those aiming for BHS Coaching Assessments Stage 2, 3 and 4 plus those wanting to up skill. 

There will be practical coaching sessions for you to deliver (min 2) on the day. Lessons topics will be sent to you in advance for plans to be devised. 

Access to a wide variety of horse/rider combinations.

The training sessions serve to develop assessment technique, the skills and knowledge required. Potential assessment candidates will also need to complete additional skills practice and study in order to achieve the required level.

If the necessary level of skill and knowledge is shown in these sessions, BHS Skills Records may be signed off. 



4 CPD points 

Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm 

Cost: £125

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Join Sarah Huntridge, BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach at Yorkshire RC, Harrogate for an intensive day of coaching development. 

Open to all those aiming for BHS Coaching Assessments Stage 2, 3 and 4 plus those wanting to up skill. 

There will be practical coaching sessions for you to deliver (min 2) on the day. Lessons topics will be sent to you in advance for plans to be devised. 

Access to a wide variety of horse/rider combinations.

The training sessions serve to develop assessment technique, the skills and knowledge required. Potential assessment candidates will also need to complete additional skills practice and study in order to achieve the required level.

If the necessary level of skill and knowledge is shown in these sessions, BHS Skills Records may be signed off. 



4 CPD points 

Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm 

Cost: £125

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This Training Day is to help you standard set, there will be demonstration lessons delivered by Sarah Simpson BHSI who is a Lead Assessor at this level so has a a clear understanding of the requirements and standard expected. 

Stage 3 Coach - The Dressage lesson, showing a range of exercises that could be included in the exam. 

Stage 3 & 4 Coach - The Simulated XC lesson, covering the types of fences to cover, the explanation needed, emphasis on the quality of the canter, and line of approach and departure. 

Stage 4 Coach - The Show Jumping session, covering warmup, the balance and rhythm in the pace, rider influence, the explanations needed regarding related distances, dog legs, combinations.

8:30am  - Arrive Coffee & Croissants!

9:00am  - Explanation of the requirements of today's sessions, the level of the horse/rider combinations and the level of coaching required. 

9:45am - Stage 3 Dressage lesson, private, covering a range of exercise exercises that could be incorporated.

10.45am  - Stage 4 Show Jumping lesson, 3 riders, covering a range of exercises that could be incorporated.

11.45 am Lunch

12.30pm  - Stage 3 Simulated cross country session, 2 riders

1:30pm  - Stage 4 Simulated cross country session, 2 riders covering exercises detailed in the syllabus, related corners, related skinny's, related angled fences. 

2:30pm  - Classroom Session covering “Evaluating the Training Session". This is a session that will be done with your assessor at the end of every session, it is a period of reflection, discussing individual riders strengths and areas for development. 

Those attending may take notes throughout the day, short videos will be made of the horse/rider combinations to aid discussion during this session.

4:00pm  - Finish.

6 CPD points 

Time: 9am - 4pm 

Cost: £75

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Open to coaches who are aiming for their stage 4 or 5 along with those who are wanting to gain an understanding of what is required at the assessments and those wanting to enhance their skills as a coach across a variety of disciplines.

The day will comprise of demonstrations and coaching practice:

An overview of the assessments at each level

Verbal evaluations of riders for dressage, show jumping and simulated XC

Walking Show Jumping and XC technical fences 

BHS Stage 5 Dressage Lesson

BHS Stage 5 Show Jumping Lesson

BHS Stage 5 Simulated XC Coaching Lesson

This will be an interactive day to learn from your fellow coaches and gain confidence in your delivery of sessions.

6 CPD points 

Time: 9:30am - 4pm 

Cost: £100

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