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
7th October, 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 10th August
£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 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 Stages 1-3 Information Day
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre, Southwell, NG25 0QQ
Tuesday 24th September
An overview of BHS Stages 1-3 delivered by one of our assessors and a member of the BHS education team, followed by a coaching demo. This will be a practical day with demonstrations of the different levels, a discussion on standards and what is expected on the assessment days.
This is a day which will be useful for anyone training for these levels, or anyone delivering training to candidates.
6 CPD Points for BHS APC's.
Book FREE here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1361539
BHS STAGE 1 RIDE COURSE
Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 7ND
5 Mondays: 12th August - 21st October.
Run by BHS APC Stage 4 Senior Coach - Janice Chadwick.
5 sessions, £150 for the course, or £35 pay as you go.
Private sessions can be arranged seperately.
Contact Jenna Whitaker at howdenequestrian@gmail.com or visit www.howdenequestrian.co.uk
Stage 1 Care Course
Howden Equestrian, Goole, DN14 7ND
Friday 13th September at 6pm for 6 weeks
Run by Jenna Whitaker BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager
Stage 1 Care Course
Duchy College, Callington, PL17 8PB
Tuesday 17th September 6pm - 8pm for 6 weeks
Course fee: £250
For enquiries please contact: enquiries@cornwall.ac.uk or book through the website: https://duchy.ac.uk/courses/bhs-stages-1-2-care-lunge-training/
BHS Stage 1 Care & Ride Course
Laurel View Equestrian centre, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0BX
Starts 22nd September for 4 weeks, Sundays 10am - 4pm
Course cost £375.
Course designed to brush up on trainees horse riding and care, experience and knowledge.
Contact Linda at laurelview01@btinternet.com to register your interest.
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 Stage 2 Care Online Theory Course
Online - Microsoft Teams
Monday 9th September 6:30-8:30, with the following sessions at the same times on Monday 16th September, Monday 30th September and Monday 7th October.
Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS
£32 for all 4 sessions
To book: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1322911
BHS Stages 1-3 Information Day
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre, Southwell, NG25 0QQ
Tuesday 24th September
An overview of BHS Stages 1-3 delivered by one of our assessors and a member of the BHS education team, followed by a coaching demo. This will be a practical day with demonstrations of the different levels, a discussion on standards and what is expected on the assessment days.
This is a day which will be useful for anyone training for these levels, or anyone delivering training to candidates.
6 CPD Points for BHS APC's.
Book FREE here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1361539
Stage 2 Care Course
Howden Equestrian, Goole, DN14 7ND
Thursday 5th September at 6pm for 6 weeks
Run by Jenna Whitaker BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager
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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BHS Stages 1-3 Information Day
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre, Southwell, NG25 0QQ
Tuesday 24th September
An overview of BHS Stages 1-3 delivered by one of our assessors and a member of the BHS education team, followed by a coaching demo. This will be a practical day with demonstrations of the different levels, a discussion on standards and what is expected on the assessment days.
This is a day which will be useful for anyone training for these levels, or anyone delivering training to candidates.
6 CPD Points for BHS APC's.
Book FREE here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1361539
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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BHS Stage 3 Care Online Theory Course
Online - Microsoft Teams
Starts Tuesday 10th September 6:30-8:30, with the following sessions at the same times on Tuesday 17th September, Tuesday 24th September and Wednesday 2nd October.
Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS
£32 for all 4 sessions
To book: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1322870
BHS Stages 1-3 Information Day
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre, Southwell, NG25 0QQ
Tuesday 24th September
An overview of BHS Stages 1-3 delivered by one of our assessors and a member of the BHS education team, followed by a coaching demo. This will be a practical day with demonstrations of the different levels, a discussion on standards and what is expected on the assessment days.
This is a day which will be useful for anyone training for these levels, or anyone delivering training to candidates.
6 CPD Points for BHS APC's.
Book FREE here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1361539
Stage 3 Training Camp
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
Sunday 18 August 2024
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
More information
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 Care & Stable Managers Training Day
Talland School of Equitation
Tuesday 10th September, 10:00 - 4:30
Led by Carole Broad FBHS
https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1323197
BHS Stage 4 Care Theory Online Course
An online course looking at the theory elements of the BHS Stage 4 Care syllabus. Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS, Senior Assessor.
This course will comprise of 6 sessions on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm;
22nd October, 29th October, 19th November, 26th November, 3rd December and 10th December.
Please note there is a 2 week gap between the 2nd and 3rd dates.
Subjects will include: tack, feeding, conformation, fitness, management of competition horses, anatomy and breeding.
Limited spaces available to allow for questions and discussion throughout the sessions.
Please note these sessions will not be recorded.
Hosted on Microsoft Teams.
https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1323005
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.
Performance (BHSI) CoachTraining Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 14th August,
- 4th September
- 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
- 15th August
- 5th September
- 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
- 1st August
- 29th August
- 3rd October
- 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.
