Accidents and injuries can happen at anytime, anywhere, for any number of reasons, making our First Aid course essential for any professional working with horses.
Following a BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course, you can keep your training up-to-date with our handy BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course.
You will:
- Gain a basic overview of first aid procedures
- Learn how to administer first aid
- Learn what to do if you are first on the scene of an accident
- Learn essential help to provide until a professional arrives
First Aid (England, Wales and Scotland):
There are plenty of course dates available, please ensure you complete a refresher course within 30 days from your previous certificate expiry. Failure to do so will to do so will mean you must complete the Initial First Aid course.
Northern Ireland and Ireland:
Please see further down the available initial and refresher courses. If you have any queries please contact Susan Spratt at susan.spratt@bhs.org.uk, 02842 788681 or 07808 141079.
BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course
- For anyone with no first aid training, or whose qualification has lapsed
- On completion, you will receive an e-certificate of achievement, valid for two years.
BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course
- For anyone who has previously been awarded the BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course certificate to update your skills and knowledge
- For anyone who has previously been awarded the HSE First Aid at Work certificate
- If your first aid has already lapsed, you can book onto this course within 30 days from your previous certificate expiry date.
Other First Aid Courses Accepted by the BHS
- HSE First Aid at Work certificates can be accepted (Three- or four-day courses only).
- Ofqual Accredited Level 3 certificate (Three day courses only).
- First Aid Response Exam run under the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)
First Aid Training Course Dates
To book the BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course, please provide evidence of previous attendance at a first aid at work or BHS first aid course. If this qualification has lapsed, you will be asked to attend our two-day BHS First Aid Initial Course.
Scotland
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Northern Ireland
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Republic of Ireland
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If you live in the Republic of Ireland you should do the First Aid Responder Course (FAR). This is the equivalent to the First Aid at Work Course in the UK. This course is accepted by the British Horse Society.
This course replaces the old occupational first aid and is three days in duration. You receive a nationally recognised certificate issued by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council which is valid for two years
East Midlands
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28th Oct Refresher Sheffield Equestrian Centre Book Here
25th Nov Refresher Scropton Riding For Disabled Book Here
26th-27th Nov Initial Scropton Riding For Disabled Book Here
7th January Refresher Scropton Riding For Disabled Book Here
9th-10th January Initial Scropton Riding For Disabled Book Here
East of England
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7th-8th October Initial Kimblewick EC Book Here
9TH October Refresher Kimblewick EC Book Here
4th November Refresher Fenland EC, Cambs Book Here
5th-6th Nov Initial Fenland EC, Cambs Book Here
18th-19th Nov Initial Rayne Riding Centre Book here
20th November Refresher Rayne Riding Centre Book Here
11th December Refresher Rayne Riding Centre Book Here
6th January Refresher Rayne Riding Centre Book Here
7th-8th Jan Initial Rayne Riding Centre Book Here
7th February Refresher Kimblewick EC Book Here
4th March Refresher Valley Farm Equestrian Book Here
London
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North of England
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21st October Refresher East Durham College Book Here
22nd-23rd Oct Initial East Durham College Book Here
25th October Refresher Murton Equestrian Centre Book Here
28th-29th Oct Initial Carrington Riding Centre Book Here
30th Oct Refresher Carrington Riding Centre Book Here
4th-5th Nov Initial Stepney Bank Stables Book Here
6th Nov Refresher Stepney Bank Stables Book Here
4th Dec Refresher Stepney Bank Stables Book Here
North West of England
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28th-29th October Initial Carrington Riding Centre Book Here
30th October Refresher Carrington Riding Centre Book Here
27th November Refresher Cheshire Riding School Book Here
28th-29th Nov Initial Cheshire Riding School Book Here
24th February Refresher Cheshire Riding School Book Here
25th-26th Feb Initial Cheshire Riding School Book Here
South of England
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7th-8th October Initial Checkendon EC Book Here
9th October Refresher Checkendon EC Book Here
15th October Refresher Quob Stables Book Here
16th-17th Oct Initial Quob Stables Book Here
11th-12th Nov Initial Checkendon EC Book Here
13th Nov Refresher Checkendon EC Book Here
3rd Dec Refresher Quob Stables Book Here
20th January Refresher Quob Stables EC Book Here
21st-22nd Jan Initial Quob Stables EC Book Here
3rd March Refresher Checkendon EC Book Here
4th-5th March Initial Checkendon EC Book Here
17th-18th March Initial Burley Villa School Of Riding Book Here
South East
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South West
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Wales
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West Midlands
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Yorkshire
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23rd-24th Oct Initial Follifoot Park RC Book Here
25th Oct Refresher Follifoot Park RC Book Here
28th Oct Refresher Sheffield Equestrian Centre Book Here
25th Nov Refresher Scropton Riding For Disabled Book Here
26th-27th Nov Initial Scropton Riding For Disabled Book Here
14th January Refresher Acrecliffe EC Book Here
15th-16th Jan Initial Acrecliffe EC Book Here
10th February Refresher Grove House Stables Book Here
11th-12th February Initial Grove House Stables Book Here
Who is this course for?
Anyone working with horses including:
- Coaches*
- Grooms and stable managers
- Professional riders
- Volunteers
- Fence judges
*BHS Accredited Professional Coaches are required to keep their first aid qualification up-to-date. This course does not count towards CPD for Accredited Coaches.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 16 years old. Attendees between the ages of 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
When booking the BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course, we ask that you provide evidence of previous attendance at a first aid at work or BHS first aid course. If this qualification has lapsed, you will be asked to attend our two-day BHS First Aid Initial Course.
Cost
2023 Course Fees
- This course is free of charge for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches*
- BHS Two-Day Initial First Aid Course – £188
- BHS One-Day Refresher First Aid Course – £117
Please remember if you are a BHS Accredited Professional Coach*, just one of your many benefits is that these courses are included in your membership fees.
*those that take out the full Accredited Professional Coach package
Please make yourself familiar with our booking terms and conditions, if you need to make changes to your booking you may be subject to an additional charge.
