Practical CPD Courses
Practical, face-to-face events, demonstrations, workshops or training that are allocated CPD points for Accredited Professionals
East Midlands
F&I Annual course - 6th & 7th January 2025
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6 CPD Points
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Addington Equestrian Centre
Buckingham, MK18 2JR
Course Design for Coaches - 27th February 2025
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6 CPD Points
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BS National Training CentreHothorpe
Theddingworth
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE17 6QX
East of England
Bits, Bitting & Behaviour - Educational Training Day - 21st February 2025
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With Presenter: Olivia Turner - British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) recommended bitting expert and qualified animal behaviourist. An informative training day for anyone with an interest in bits, bitting and recognising specific horse behaviours in relation to bit and bridle use. This training day is open to anyone interested but may prove particularly useful to coaches who see a variety of clients and may need to assist with bitting problems. The training will also prove beneficial to anyone training towards their BHS Stages or Pony Club Assessments.
Price: £45pp general admission
£50 programme for the day
Time: 9:15 registration 4pm finish
6 CPD Points
LOCATION DETAILS
Suffolk Rural,
IP6 9NE
Equine Kinesiology Taping - 18th May 2025
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A great opportunity to learn about Equine Kinesiology taping, and the amazing benefits for horses! From understanding the science to the mechanics of the various applications this is a comprehensive day
with lots of opportunity for hands on guided practice. You will learn theory, demonstration and practice for the following:
🐎Muscle fatigue and recovery
🐎Relieving pain and soreness
🐎Inflammation and swelling reduction
🐎Fascia restrictions
🐎Joint support and stabilisation
🐎Relaxation and activation of muscles A full workbook with photos and diagrams is included with everything learnt on the day including further taping suggestions.
Price: £135
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
4 CPD Points
Ireland
The Power of the Word we use as a Coach - using push/pull coaching and the GROW model -9th December 2024
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A fun and interactive evening for Coaches of all levels to help understand the importance of communication with our Riders and how to ask more open questions and give constructive feedback.
6.30-9pm
2 CPD points awarded.
Cost - £25 (to include dinner)
To Book - Please contact pennysangster@yahoo.com
Location
Dane Crost Equestrian Centre
21 Waterloo Road
Lisburn
BT27 5NW
Equestrian Business Support Event - 28th October 2024 - 16th December 2024
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I hope Are you looking to start or currently own an equine business?
Whether you’re running a livery yard, riding school, breeding operation, racing
yard, or offering advisory services to equine professionals, this event is
tailored for you!
It offers a valuable opportunity for both those managing horses directly and those providing advice ore related services like veterinary care or welfare.
This two day course is designed to provide Continuous
Professional Development (CPD) for professionals in the equine industry.
The days are spread out over two months, providing time for reflection and
application between sessions, and allowing participants to network with peers.
Day 1: 28th October 2024 10am to 3pm
Session 1: Advances in Parasite Management
Explore why parasite testing is a progressive solution for your yard - Learn
how, when, and what tests to use for effective parasite management - Develop a
strategic parasite management plan tailored to your facility.
Session 2: Productive Land Management and Carbon Footprint Reduction - Understand effective land management techniques to maintain pasture health and support equine needs - Learn about carbon efficiency principles and how to create a plan to minimise
your yard’s environmental impact.
Day 2: 16th December 2024 10am to 3pm
Session 1: Equine Business Solutions
Gain insights into financial management to
enhance the efficiency of your business - Learn planning strategies to
future-proof your equine business Session 2: Facility setup for health,
behaviour and welfare - Optimise your facilities to promote equine health and
well-being - Use insights into natural equine behaviours to create a yard layout
that supports horse welfare and comfort.
Time: 10am - 3pm
12 CPD points awarded (6 Per day)
Cost - £15
Location
Greenmount Campus
45 Tirgracy Road
Antrim
BT41 4PS
Performing Under Pressure by controlling the controllables and visualisation - 3rd February 2025
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Learn to be able to understand the mind of the rider and be
able to use tools and techniques to help.
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
2 CPD points
Cost - £25
Location
Danescroft Equestrian Centre
21 Waterloo Road
Lisburn
BT27 5NW
Northern Ireland
London
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England - North
Keeping training simple yet effective - 3rd February 2025
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Now the evenings are starting to get lighter, are you looking to kick start your schooling sessions ready for the 2025 season, or are you just looking for some new exercises to keep your horse and yourself motivated. If you feel like your schooling is stuck in a rut and you are running out of ideas, help is at hand, Rob Lovatt FBHS will share some of his go to quick and simple exercises that don't require a lot of equipment to help improve your riding and your horse's way of going, keeping you both happy, focused and in tip top condition whatever your riding goals. Rob will look at a mixture of exercises on the flat, as well as using poles and jumps to improve balance, rhythm and suppleness. Why not challenge yourself this Spring, teach yourself and your horse something new to help improve his way of going. Whether you ride, coach, or a parent just trying to motivate your children this day is for you!
Time: 5:45pm-8pm
COST - £17.50
£15.00 APC
4 CPD Points
Location
Holmside Hall Equestrian Centre,
DH7 0DT
Horse Leg Dissection - What's under the skin - 18th February 2025
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When it comes to the the horse's leg, there is a lot going on 'Under the Skin'. The horse's leg is a complex structure of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, understanding this anatomy is crucial not only from a training and riding perspective but also as part of your daily care routine to gain an understanding into what is normal for your horse and recognising changes such as heat, swelling or tenderness and what action
should be taken. Alistair Love, Equine Clinical Director at Clevedale Vets and
Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Practice, will be presenting a
dissection of a horse's lower leg, looking at the anatomy as well as discussing
common injuries, which can occur. Alistair holds the RCVS Certificate in
Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Practice and is an RCVS Recognised
Advanced Practitioner in Equine Practice. He is the Equine Clinical Director and
holds the Post Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Business Management.
Time: 7pm-9:15pm
COST - £10
2 CPD Points
Location
Great Ayton Village Hall
TS9 6NF
BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coaching Development Day - 28th March 2025
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BHS Stage 4 & 5 Coach Development Day at the Yorkshire RC, Markington, Harrogate HG3 3PE With Sarah Simpson BHS Performance and British Eventing Accredited Coach 8:30am
- 4pm 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 with riders
* The lunge lesson (Stage 4)
* The pole work session (Stage 4/5)
* The show jumping session (Stage 5)
* The simulated XC session (Stage 4/5)
* The dressage session (Stage 4/5) This will be an interactive day to learn from
your fellow coaches and gain confidence in your delivery of sessions.
Time: 8:45pm-4pm
COST - £120 for coaches wanting to practice aspects of the assessment
£60 for those wanting to observe for the day Both including lunch and refreshments Spaces are limited to 6 practical and 10 observational.
6 CPD Points
Location
Yorkshire RC,
Markington,
Harrogate
HG3 3PE
North West of England
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Scotland
British Eventing Scotland Masterclasses with Olympian and 5* rider Caroline Powell Eventing - 2 different evenings of 17th & 18th January 2025
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Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
4 CPD Points
COST - £40
LOCATION DETAILS
Friday 17th January:
Bogenraith Equestrian,
AB31 6DS
Saturday 18th January:
Scottish National Equestrian Centre,
EH52 6NH
Richard Waygood Masterclass - 21st February 2025
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An educational fun and informative evening with World Class Technical Director and
Eventing Performance Manager Dickie WAYGOOD MBE Who will be joined by…………… to
share his philosophy on training and a winning formula. Some of my biog can be
added to this.
Program of events: Working with two riders at a time.
Theme of the evening Flat work through the three phases of eventing.
1. Flat to include polls
2. SJ session Break
3. XC basics
4. XC technical
5. Games over view with Q&A (15mins) 45 minutes a session with Q&A.
Time: 6pm to 9:30pm
4 CPD Points
COST - £48
LOCATION DETAILS
Bogenraith Equestrian Ltd
Durris
Banchory
Aberdeenshire
AB316DS
01330 494982
07940550224
jemma@bogenraith.com
www.bogenraith.com
Coaching beyond the B Test - 22 February 2025
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Introduction to Equine Kinesiology Taping - 11th May 2025
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A great opportunity to learn about Equine Kinesiology taping, and the amazing benefits for horses! From understanding the science to the mechanics of the various applications this is a comprehensive day with lots of opportunity for hands on guided practice. You will learn theory, demonstration and practice for the following:
🐎Muscle fatigue and recovery
🐎Relieving pain and soreness
🐎Inflammation and swelling reduction
🐎Fascia restrictions
🐎Joint support and stabilisation
🐎Relaxation and activation of muscles A full workbook with photos
and diagrams is included with everything learnt on the day including further taping suggestions.
Time: 9pm to 3.30pm
4 CPD Points
COST - £135
South of England
Dressage Ring Craft 6CPD - 13th January 2025
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This is the ultimate intensive course to catapult progression comprising of -2 hr recording on RingCraft advice / tips and movement execution explanations at different levels - 3x test run- through recordings of your choice (Intro – Adv/Med) - 2hr in person lecture demo at Checkendon EC (RG8 0NE) - 30 days free ‘core membership’ of the RingCraft Community By the end of this course you’ll have a very clear understanding of what’s required, and how to max out those
marks. * A warning must be applied to this 6 CPD course – RingCraft is
addictive, you might not want to leave the RingCraft Community *
6 CPD Points
South East
Starting and training horses the gentle way - 8th December 2024
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3 CPD Points
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Introduction to Equine Kinesiology Taping - 16th February 2025
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amazing benefits for horses! From understanding the science to the mechanics of the various applications this is a comprehensive day with lots of opportunity for hands on guided practice. You will learn theory, demonstration and practice for the following:
🐎Inflammation and swelling reduction
and diagrams is included with everything learnt on the day including further taping suggestions.
4 CPD Points
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Equine Massage Therapy Workshop - 16th March 2025
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tension and help them relax. This is a fun and informative day, lovely horses are provided to practice on to help you gain lots of confidence and enthusiasm to help your own horse. This is so much more than just a massage course! Full book of learning including a massage map to help you remember where and how to help your horse.
Pilates exercises for your horse Learn some basic anatomy and how it relates to how your horse is feeling UK Rural Skills Accredited Course
4 CPD Points
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Equine Massage Therapy Workshop - 23rd March 2025
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tension and help them relax. This is a fun and informative day, lovely horses are provided to practice on to help you gain lots of confidence and enthusiasm to help your own horse. This is so much more than just a massage course! Full book of learning including a massage map to help you remember where and how to help your horse.
Pilates exercises for your horse Learn some basic anatomy and how it relates to how your horse is feeling UK Rural Skills Accredited Course
4 CPD Points
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Introduction to Equine Kinesiology Taping - 27th April 2025
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amazing benefits for horses! From understanding the science to the mechanics of the various applications this is a comprehensive day with lots of opportunity for hands on guided practice. You will learn theory, demonstration and practice for the following:
🐎Inflammation and swelling reduction
and diagrams is included with everything learnt on the day including further taping suggestions.
4 CPD Points
Location
South West
Jump Coaching Skills Development - 12th, 19th & 26th January 2025
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Need to refresh your jump coaching skills? or improve your
knowledge and confidence with your jump coaching? We are holding a three-part course to help you develop your eye and skills in January with Senior Eventing Coach Johanna McDonald.
Session 1: 12th January - 10am to 1pm A safer approach
to jumping (theory session classroom based). We will move on to look at how
rider needs to use their body effectively, and the outcomes for horse and rider
if they fail to - with our Racewood Eventing Simulator. The session will end
with an interactive jumping clinic session.
Session 2: 19th January - 10am to 1pm Types of fences and the jumping trajectory horses will produce, how that will ride for the person in the saddle. Spacing for trot and canter work, adjusting fences for different stride lengths (classroom based). We will move on exercises in the arena to encourage horses, grow horse and rider confidence, and to help horses who rush to slow down, or horses need to jump a little more cleanly.
Session 3: 26th January - 10am to 1pm Teaching a rider who is jumping for the first time (classroom based), we will move on to teach a rider who is jumping for the first time in the arena. The session will end with a clinic style session with a focus to develop established riders further.
Price- £225
Time- 10am- 1pm per session
6 CPD points
Location
Buryhill Farm
Braydon
North Wiltshire
Maintaining a sound and functional horse - 16th January 2025
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To enjoy our horses the most, they need to be sound and physically able to do the job we ask of them. To understand your horse's physiology better, join BHS Somerset to learn from a highly qualified
and experienced physiotherapist with a wealth of experience. Whether you have a young horse that is just building muscle, an older horse that needs to maintain flexibility and movement or a horse that has been off work due to illness or injury and is entering a rehabilitation phase, this interactive presentation is sure to be a wonderfully informative evening.
Price- £10
Time- 7pm- 9pm
1 CPD point
Location
Ruishton Village Hall,
Cheats Road,
Taunton,
TA3 5JD
Wales
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West Midlands
Ride Out Pathway Stage 2 Rider Leader and Stage 3 Trail Leader - 14th February 2025
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Responsibilities, Understanding Map Reading and Route planning e.g. timmings, terrain, obsticles, weather etc. Lunch and overnight breaks. Ride Management, Dealing with incidents/clients, Risk Assessment, Record Keeping. Practical with horses/ volunteer clients -RL and TL will Assess Rider Competence, Ride and Lead, Ride Out and Group Management, Assess a horse for purchase. Demonstrate riding and coaching skills.
Price: £80 For APC
£85 For others
Time: 9am - 4pm
6 CPD Points
The Stables
16 Fernhill
Wallasey
CH45 5AWhttps://wkf.ms/43qdFWp?draft_submission=5115f1d7-dcb1-46fb-91fe-15988d0791a0
Introduction to Equine Kinesiology Taping - 3rd March 2025
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🐎Inflammation and swelling reduction
and diagrams is included with everything learnt on the day including further taping suggestions.
Price: £135
Time: 9am - 3.30pm
4 CPD Points
Yorkshire
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Channel Islands
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