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.
BHS Training Hub
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Please note, Facebook requires users to be a minimum of 13 years old.
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
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor, SL4 4TN
- 22 February: 1-3pm
- 1 March: 1-3pm
Cost: £100
To book, contact: info@brc.uk.com / 01344 884922 / www.brc.uk.com
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training
Upper Lordswood Stables, Ivybridge, PL21 0LA
- 22 February: 9.30am-11.00am training
- 2 March: 9.30am-11.00am training/exam
Cost: £35.00 per session on own horse £55.00 with horse hire
To book, contact: domsequestrain@gmail.com
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training
Merrist Wood College, Surrey GU3 3PE
- Monday 17 February: 9am-4pm)
During the course you will complete the training and assessment for the Ride Safe BHS Challenge Award.
Cost: £150
Book here: BHS Challenge Award - Silver Ride Safe
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training - one day
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
- Friday 28 February: 9am-4pm
Cost: £115
To book, contact: hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com or visit the website: Hemps Green Equestrian
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training - one day
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
- Friday 25 April: 9am-4pm
Cost: £115
To book, contact: hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com or visit the website: Hemps Green Equestrian
Stage 1
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Stage 1 Care Theory online sessions
Online via Microsoft Teams: Tuesday 4 March and Tuesday 11 March 2025 (6.30pm-8pm)
These two training sessions will cover the theory elements of the BHS Stage 1 syllabus. Delivered by BHS Assessor, Charlotte Duncan BHSI.
- Session 1: Tuesday 4 March at 6:30pm
- Session 2: Tuesday 11 March at 6:30pm
£10 for both sessions
Stage 1 information and Q&A session
Online via Microsoft Teams: Monday 17 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 - book now
Stage 1 Care Course
Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ND
6 weeks every Friday from 24 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 Training
Margaret Haes Riding Centre, Bury, BL8 4NX
Starting 20 February 2025: 6 x 3 hour training sessions
Cost: £75 per session
To book, email info@mhrc.co.uk
Stage 1 Care Training
Scottish National Equestrian Centre, EH52 6NH
Tuesdays: 25 February, 4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March
Cost: £60 per session
Please send any queries to info@snec.co.uk
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:
- 11 March 2025
- 13 May 2025
- 15 July 2025
- 16 September 2025
Cost: £472
book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Stage 1 Care and Ride Training
Margaret Haes Riding Centre, Bury, BL8 4NX
Starting 11 April 2025
Cost: £75 per session
To book, email info@mhrc.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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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 20 March 6:30-8:30, with the following sessions at the same times on Thursday 27 March, Thursday 3 April and Thursday 10 April.
The sessions will cover feeding and fitness, responsibilities for a groom and horse behaviour, care of grassland and care of a horses' feet.
Stage 2 Care course
Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ND
10 weeks every Thursday from 16 January 2025, 5.45-7.15
£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 or visit www.howdenequestrian.co.uk
Stage 2 Care & Lunge training
Scottish National Equestrian Centre, EH52 6NH
Tuesdays: 25 February, 4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March
Cost: £60 per session
Please send any queries to info@snec.co.uk
Stage 2 Ride & Equitation Theory training
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Monday 17 March 2025 8.30am-12pm
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:
- 20 March 2025
- 5 June 2025
- 21 August 2025
Cost: £566
Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Lunge and Long Rein day
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 20 March
Suitable for all levels
£40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 2 Care and Lunge training
Murton Equestrian Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QD
Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm
- 2 April
- 9 April
- 30 April
- 7 May
- 14 May
- 21 May
- 11 June
Delivered by Charlotte Belbin Stage 4 Complete Coach
£280 for all sessions or £45 pay as you go
Book here: Murton Equestrian Centre
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 Care training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Tuesday morning 9:30am-11:30am
£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
Stage 2 Coach
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12 Week BHS Stage 2 Coach part-time course
A 12-week course run over 2 online and 4 practical sessions with an optional assessment at the end. These courses cover all of the Stage 2 Coach syllabus with the opportunity to get your skills record signed off if you are up to the standard.
The Owl House Stables, Kent starting 3 March
Please email trainingvouchers@bhs.org.uk for more information.
Coaching the Everyday Rider
Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre, Carlisle CA6 4EY
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 9.30am-4.30pm
Led by Dan Spencer, BHSI and BHS Assessor.
Stage 2 Coach training
Murton Equestrian Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QD
1pm-3pm
- Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Wednesday 19 March 2025
Delivered by Charlotte Belbin BHS Stage 4 Complete
Cost: £50 per session
Book here: Murton Equestrian Centre
Stage 2 Coach Preparation training
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Sunday 6 April 2025, 9.30am-4pm
Cost: £100 (including lunch)
More information and book online.
BHS Stage 2 Coach course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Sundays, 1-3pm (12-week course)
Course start dates:
- 20 April 2025
- 13 July 2025
- 5 October 2025
Cost: £648
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Stage 2 Coach at Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Wednesday mornings weekly throughout the academic year, 9.30am-1pm, or full-time weekly.
Cost: €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, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £48 (£435 for 10 weeks)
To book, contact: stables@ingestre.com
Stage 3
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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 four sessions:
- Tuesday 25 March
- Tuesday 1 April
- Tuesday 8 April
- Tuesday 15 April.
The sessions will cover roles and responsibilities, feeding and nutrition, health and behaviour, and anatomy.
Cost: £40
Stage 3 Ride and Lunge camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 26-28 February
Cost: £200
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 & 4 Care Morning course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
- Monday 3 March (event and showjump tack)
- Monday 10 March (dressage tack and bandaging)
- Monday 24 March (conformation)
Times: 9am-12pm
Cost: £100 per session
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
Training Scale Morning
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 7 March
Cost: £25
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 and 4 Training Day
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor SL4 4TN
- 10 March 2025
Delivered by BHS Assessor Robert Pickles
Cost: £140
To Book, contact: info@brc.uk.com / 01344 884992 / www.brc.uk.com
Stage 3 Training camp - 3 days
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
- 18-20 March, 10am-4pm
Cost: £150 per day
Three days of intense training to try to cover as much of the syllabus as possible on both the care and riding sections.
Book via the events page here: Hemps Green Equestrian
Lunge and Long Rein day
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 20 March
Suitable for all levels
Cost: £40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 Ride and Lunge training
Murton Equestrian Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QD
9.20am-12.30pm
- Monday 31 March 2025
- Monday 28 April 2025
Delivered by Sandra Morrison (BHSI)
Cost: £100 per session
Book here: Murton Equestrian Centre
BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Fridays 5-7pm (14-week course)
Course start dates:
- 4 April 2025
- 4 July 2025
- 3 October 2025
Cost: £694
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Stage 3 Care training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Tuesday morning 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £44.00 (£377 for 10 weeks)
Contact: stables@ingestre.com
Stage 3 full-time training course
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 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 camp - 3 days
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
4th, 5th, 6th March 10am - 4pm
Cost: £150 per day
Book via the events page here: Hemps Green Equestrian
Stage 2 & 3 Coach Preparation Training
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Sunday 6 April 2025 - 9.30am - 4pm
£100 (including lunch)
More information and book at www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
BHS Stage 3 Coach Course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Saturdays 1-3pm (16 week course)
Course start dates:
- 3rd May 2025
- 23rd August 2025
Cost: £864
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
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 Ride & Coach training day
Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co. Limerick
- Tuesday 6 May, 9am-5pm
Training provided by Dan Spencer BHSI. This educational training day is for those wishing to improve their riding or coaching with a view to taking the BHS Stage Four Ride or Coach Assessment.
Costs:
- £40 BHS Accredited Professional Coaches (You will take part in the day, riding, lungeing and coaching)
- £15 BHS Accredited Professional Study Group
Stage 3 & 4 Care morning course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
- Monday 3 March (event and showjump tack)
- Monday 10 March (dressage tack and bandaging)
- Monday 24 March (conformation)
9am-12pm
Cost: £100 per session
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
Training Scale morning
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 7 March
Cost: £25
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 and 4 training day
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor SL4 4TN
- 10 March 2025
Delivered by BHS Assessor Robert Pickles
Cost: £140
To Book, contact: info@brc.uk.com / 01344 884992 / www.brc.uk.com
Lunge and Long Rein day
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 20 March
Suitable for all levels
Cost: £40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 4 Coach Preparation training
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
- Monday 7 April 2025, 9.30am-4pm
Cost: £100 (including lunch)
More information and book online
Stage 4 Care/Management training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Thursday morning, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £55.50 (£485 for 10 weeks)
Stage 4 Coach training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Wednesday morning, 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: £68 (£615 for 10 weeks)
BHSI, Stage 5
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Many of our Continual Professional Development events are suitable for supporting your training towards Stage 5 BHSI qualifications.
Stage 5 Performance Coach Preparation training
Avon Riding Centre, Bristol, BS10 7QT
Monday 7 April 2025, 9.30am-4pm
Cost: £100 (including lunch)
More information and book online
Stage 5 Care training days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 6 March
- 10 April
- 8 May
- 26 June
- 24 July
- 4 September
- 30 October
- 20 November
Cost: £150 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APCs)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Stage 5 Ride and Long Rein training days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 13 March
- 17 April
- 15 May
- 12 June
- 17 July
- 18 September
- 16 October
- 13 November
Cost: £175 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APCs)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Stage 5 Coach training days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 12 March
- 16 April
- 14 May
- 11 June
- 16 July
- 17 September
- 15 October
- 12 November
Cost: £155 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APCs)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Training Scale morning
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 7 March
Cost: £25
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Lunge and Long Rein day
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 20 March
Suitable for all levels
Cost: £40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Stage 5 Coach camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 26-28 March
Cost: £200
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
Stage 5 Ride and Long Rein camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 23-25 April
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book.
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.
