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  • Last reviewed: 6th December 2024
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Find a training course or event to support your preparation for your BHS assessment.
The training advertised below, unless specified, is delivered by external providers. The BHS is not
responsible for the content or course fees.

There may also be one-off events organised by BHS Regional Committees - see our local event
listings.

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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 December

£100 for the course

To book contact:info@brc.uk.com
01344 884992 

 

Ride Safe Silver Cahllenge Award Training - 1 day

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ

Monday 13th January 2025 9am - 4pm

Cost: £200

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

Stage 1

Stage 1 information and Q&A session

Online via Microsoft Teams - Monday 17th February (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.

FREE: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1483527 

 

Stage 1 Care and/or Ride training

Hemps Green Equestrian Centre, CO6 2AP 

10th - 12th December 2024

This is a two day camp followed by the assessment on the third day.

Please contact hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com for more information.

 

Stage 1 assessment prep day

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook,RG27 0LJ

Cost: £180

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

Stage 1 Care training

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ 

3 weeks, every Monday (13/01, 20/01 & 27/01) 9am-12pm

Cost: £100 per morning or £250 for all three weeks

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

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 1 Care Course

Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ND

6 weeks every Friday from 24th January 2025, 5.45pm - 7.15pm

Delivered by Jenna Whitaker BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager

£150 for the full course, or £30 pay as you go

Contact howdenequestrian@gmail.com to book

 

Stage 1 Care and Ride Course

Cheshire riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Tuesdays 6-8pm (10 week course)

1 hour riding and 1 hour stable management

Course start dates:

  • 7th January 2025
  • 11th March 2025
  • 13th May 2025
  • 15th July 2025
  • 16th September 2025

Cost: £472

book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

Stage 2

Stage 2 online Care theory

An online course looking at the theory elements of the BHS Stage 2 Care syllabus. Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS, Senior Assessor.

This course will comprise of 4 sessions, the first session will be on Thursday 6th February 6:30-8:30, with the following sessions at the same times on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th.

The sessions will cover feeding and fitness, responsibilities for a groom and horse behaviour, care of grassland and care of a horses' feet.

Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1478907 

 

Stage 2 Care evening course

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ

10 weeks, every Monday (13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03 & 17/03), 6pm-8pm

Cost: £320

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308

 

Stage 2 & 3 Lunge training

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ 

Monday 3rd February and 10th February

Cost: £80 per session

Too book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

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

 

Stage 2 Care Course

Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ND

10 weeks every Thursday from 16th January 2025, 5.45pm - 7.15pm

£250 for the full course, or £35 pay as you go

Delivered by Jenna Whitaker BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager

Contact howdenequestrian@gmail.com to book

www.howdenequestrian.co.uk 

 

Stage 2 Ride & Equitation Theory training

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ 

Monday 17th March 2025

Cost: £140

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

BHS Stage 2 Care and Ride Course

Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Thursdays 7-9pm, 1 hour riding and 1 hour stable management

Course start dates:

  • 2nd January 2025
  • 20th March 2025
  • 5th June 2025
  • 21st August 2025

Cost: £566

Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

 

BHS Stage 2 Lunge Course

Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Thursdays 5-6pm - 10 weeks - £330

Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

Stage 2 Coach

Stage 2 Coach theory online course

Run by Senior BHS Assessor Dan Spencer BHSI covering the theory elements of the BHS Stage 2 Coach.

Each session will start at 6:30pm for approximately 1.5 hours.

3rd February, 10th February, 17th February, 24th February.


Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1482086


Stage 2 Coach Training Day

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ

Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 9am - 4pm

Cost: £200

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308



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 

BHS Stage 2 Coach Course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Sundays 1-3pm (12 week course)
Course start dates:
  • 2nd February 2025
  • 20th April 2025
  • 13th July 2025
  • 5th October 2025

Cost: £648

To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

Stage 3

BHS online Stage 3 Care theory course

An online course looking at the theory elements of the BHS Stage 3 Care syllabus. Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS, Senior Assessor.

This course will comprise of 4 sessions, Wednesday 15th January 6:30-8:30, Wednesday 22nd January, Wednesday 29th January and Wednesday 2nd February. 

The sessions will cover Roles and Responsibilities, Feeding and Nutrition, Health and Behaviour and Anatomy.

Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1478932 

 

Stage 2 & 3 Lunge training

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ 

Monday 3rd February and 10th February

Cost: £80 per session

Too book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

Stage 3 & 4 Care training

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ 

Monday 3rd March (event and showjump tack), 10th March (dressage tack and bandaging) and 24th March (conformation)

Cost: £100 per session

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

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

 

BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride Course

Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Fridays 5-7pm (14 week course)

Course start dates: 

  • 3nd January 2025
  • 4rd April 2025
  • 4rd July 2025
  • 3nd October 2025

Cost: £694

To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

Stage 3 Coach

Stage 3 Coach information and Q&A session

Wednesday 26th February - 7pm

Run via Microsoft Teams

Come along to find out about the Stage 3 Coach assessment, what is involved on the day, how you can train and an opportunity to ask your questions to our presenters.

Presented by Senior Assessor Dan Spencer BHSI and Charis Howard from the Education Team at the BHS.

Just £5: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1482090


Stage 3 Coach Training

Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE

Every Wednesday morning 09:30 - 11:30

£58 (£525 for 10 weeks)

stables@ingestre.com 

 

BHS Stage 3 Coach Course

Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS

Saturdays 1-3pm (16 week course)

Course start dates:

  • 18th January 2025
  • 3st May 2025
  • 23st August 2025

Cost: £864

To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire

Stage 4

Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 4 qualifications. Other events are listed below.

Stage 4 online Care theory course

Delivered by Carole Broad FBHS, Senior Assessor.

This course will comprise of 6 sessions on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm:

Tuesday 14th Jan, Tuesday 21st Jan, Tuesday 28th Jan, Tuesday 4th Feb, Tuesday 11th Feb, Tuesday 18th Feb.

Subjects will include: tack, feeding, conformation, fitness, management of competition horses, anatomy and breeding.

Book here for £90: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1478955 

 

Stage 3 & 4 Care training

Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ 

Monday 3rd March (event and showjump tack), 10th March (dressage tack and bandaging) and 24th March (conformation)

Cost: £100 per session

To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308 

 

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. 

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