Scheduled Online CPD Courses

All courses start at 7pm count as 2 CPD points

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29 Oct - Foal to 4 Years Backing Basics

5 Nov - Conformation 

12 Nov - Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments

13 Nov - Lunging and Long Reining

26 Nov - Skin Diseases

27 Nov - Modern Diagnostic Techniques

3 Dec - Modern Saddlery Boots and Studs

10 Dec - Bits and Biting

12 Dec - Equine Nutrition Competition, Young, Veteran Horses

17 Dec - Getting Competition Horses Fit 

3 Jan - BHS Stage 4 Management & Care info session 

7 Jan - Coaching Dressage

8 Jan - BHS Stage 4 Business Management Presentation session 1 of 4

14 Jan - Coaching Show Jumping 

15 Jan - BHS Stage 4 Business Models. Session 2 of 4 

16 Jan - BHSI Stg 5 Business Management 

20 Jan - BHSI Stage 5 Business Management Discussion group 

21 Jan - Practical Training Day Stg 4/5 Acrecliffe Eq Ctr

21 Jan - Coaching XC 

22 Jan - BHS Stage 4 Business Management interpersonal skills sessions 3 of 4 

27 Jan - BHSI Stage 5 Business Management Discussion Group 

28 Jan - BHS Stg 2 Coaching Lesson Plans 

29 Jan - Grassland Management Session 4 Business Management

3 Feb - BHSI Stage 5 Business Management Discussion Group 

4 Feb - BHS Stg 3 & Stg 2 Coaching Theory

5 Feb - Breeding 

11 Feb - BHS Stage 3 Coaching Lesson Plans

12 Feb - Foal to 4 Years Backing to Basics

19 Feb - BHS Stg 4 Coach Lesson Plans x 2 linked sessions (Dressage and Lunge)

20 Feb - Lungeing and Long Reining

25 Feb - Conformation 

27 Feb - Equine Acupuncture With Gemma Zaremba MRCVS ABVA 

4 Mar - Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments 

5 Mar - Skin Diseases

11 Mar - Modern Diagnostic Techniques

12 Mar - Modern Saddlery Boots and Studs 

18 Mar - Equine Nutrition, Competition Horses, Young Horses, Veterans 

20 Mar - Bits and Biting

25 Mar - Getting Competition Horses Fit

26 Mar - Coaching Skills relevant for all BHS qualifications

2 April - BHS Stage 4 Business Management Presentation session 1 of 4 

9 April - BHS Stage 4 Business Models Session 2 of 4.

16 April  - BHS Stage 4 Business Models. Session 2 of 4.

30 April - Grassland Management Session 4 Business Management 

1 May - Coaching Dressage 

6 May - BHS Stg 2 Coaching Lesson Plans 

7 May - Coaching Show Jumping 

12 May - BHS Stg 3 & Stg 2 Coaching Theory 

15 May - Coaching XC 

21 May - BHS Stage 3 Coaching Lesson Plans

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These interactive webinars will be particularly useful to Stage 3 and 4 candidates as we will look at the movements from Intro to elementary.

During the Zoom we will cover …

- exactly what the Dressage Judge needs to see in a variety of movements

- breaking down training, warm up and test riding for individual types

- how the Scales of training marry up and reflect scores

- clear definitions

- the new dressage tests and what this means for us as trainers

- an opportunity to ask well established List 3a and FEI judge (Alex Gingell) anything you like! 

25th Mar 1pm-5pm Book Now

8th Apr 1pm-5pm Book Now 

7:30pm - 9pm |  2 CPD points  | £20

POWER OF THE WORDS WE USE AS A COACH USING PUSH/PULL COACHING AND THE GROW MODEL

A fun and interactive session for all Coaches to help understand the importance of communication with our riders, and how to ask more open questions and give constructive feedback.

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6:30 pm |  6 CPD points  | £90

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: 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.

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8pm - 9pm |  6  CPD points  | £195

2pm - 4:30pm |  2.5 CPD points  | £5

7pm - 8:30pm |  5  CPD points  | Special price available only to & BHS APCs & Centre APCs & Happy Brain Centres.
£139 pp

Full Price: £150pp

7pm - 9pm |  2  CPD points  | £10

10am - 4pm |  6 CPD points  | £60 Early bird until 20/1/2025 and £75 usual price.

NLP – neurolinguistic programming – is one of the most exciting, easy to learn, yet advanced, mind technologies available. If you want to bolster your confidence, control your thinking to your own advantage or really connect with your clients on their journey to confident riding, this equestrian NLP workshop is just for you. (If you are a BHS APC, you can claim 6 CPD accreditation points for this course ) Improving mental skills and mental preparations is paramount for riders; it’s equally as important as the physical aspects of riding. Riding without an effective mindset is hard and can whittle away any enjoyment. However, one of the great benefits of a mindset for success is that as your psychological approach improves, so too does your physicality.

It’s the perfect win-win! This interactive equestrian NLP workshop provides you with an introduction to the mind and enables you to know why: 1. Riders know logically that they can do it, but feel blocked by fear or doubt 2. Riders don’t suffer from nerves until they reach a trigger point and why that is such a strong driver. 3. Competent riders can’t shut off the nerves 4. Riders have different perceptions of themselves and skew reality negatively This equestrian NLP workshop is aimed at all equestrians who would like an introduction to equestrian mindset and tools. It is specifically for coaches who also want to help their riders get the best out of themselves, enhancing confidence, performance and enjoyment. The course is open to BHS Accredited Professional Coaches and other equestrians. No prior knowledge is necessary.

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6 CPD points  | £495 with early bird discounts. Discount for APCs - 7pm to 9pm over 8 modules.

Coaching riders and horses well, is an exciting role which requires
considerable skill, knowledge, and confidence. Coaches are expected to know how to manage the environment safely for riders, the horses, and the spectators, whilst delivering an interesting, stimulating, and inspiring lesson. Lessons must have horse welfare in mind and reflect each individual’s abilities, mindset and learning style, offering clear progression with different methods of evaluating performance. Many coaches have the technical knowledge of how to do this. Where some struggle is in the actual delivery of the content; taking control of the space, interacting effectively with all involved; motivating the rider and instilling confidence in them and their horse. In addition, the coach
must manage their own emotions, and learn how to be aware of how these may impact their work. In this programme; Learn a simple model of complex neuroscience, one that you can easily relate to, which uses all of your senses. Be inspired to use tools to explore the dynamics of learning, strengthening patterns of emotional regulation (yours, your riders, and their horses) Feel
confident in the clarity of decisions you make, understanding different perspectives and approaches to learning. This programme is for any coaches who want to become a leader in their field, understand modern perspectives and approaches to their work whether with groups or individuals, in a riding school, pony club or freelance. Programme initially held in the NE for a BHS centre; can
be delivered in a range of ways - eight two-hour sessions, two full days of learning or four half days. All elements can be on-line or classroom with follow up support offered. Delivered through structured, interactive learning, building towards the full core Happy Brain model. Attendance records maintained and
submitted. Certificates of Attendance awarded to all those completing the required number of hours.

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6 CPD points  | £1349 (Early bird £999) - 20 week course starting 5th April 2025

This unique training programme is delivered over 20 weeks by horse trainer and behaviourist Trudi Dempsey, who has more than 30 years experience training horses and horse owners. This comprehensive course provides the knowledge and
practical skills necessary to become a skilled horse trainer who can effectively train and support equines and their human caregivers. It covers a wide range of training objectives, from specific tasks to general behaviours, and includes equine learning theory, non-ridden activities, preparation for ridden work, and essential husbandry care practices. Selected course content is also provided by equine behaviourist Justine Harrison. Students will benefit from a thorough
understanding of how horses learn and how to safely and effectively apply a wide range of training techniques while ensuring optimal equine welfare. You will learn how to:

• Apply the principles of equine learning theory and its practical
application.

• Train a variety of tasks including in-hand and preparation for
riding

• Creatively apply positive reinforcement techniques for a range of
clients

• Use chains and sequences to reduce reinforcement without stress

•Create cooperative care protocols for low stress husbandry

• Recognise and improve your creative training skills

• Set up the best training environment for your learner to succeed

• Coach humans in training their equines

• Create safe and effective training plans tailored to your learners

• Support the client
relationship

• Interpret equine body language and behaviour

• Build duration and distance in the behaviours you train

• Add cues and put behaviours under stimulus control

• Employ errorless learning techniques

• Apply frameworks that prioritise positive reinforcement-based techniques

• Troubleshoot problems your client may have

• Collect data to support training

• Conduct in-person and remote training sessions

• Set up, market and develop your business

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