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 - 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
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training - one day
Merrist Wood College, Surrey GU3 3PE
- Tuesday 27th May - 9am - 4pm
Cost: £150
Book here: BHS Challenge Award - Silver Ride Safe
Stage 1
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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:
- 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 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
Stage 2 Mock Assessment and Training Day
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN
10am - 2.30pm
- 9th April
- 15th May
- 17th June
- 31st July
Cost: £90
To book, contact: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk
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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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 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
Mock Stage 2 Coach assessment Training Day
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN
10am - 2.30pm
- 21st April
- 20th May
- 24th June
- 17th July
- 12th August
Opportunity to teach all elements of stage 2 coach. Sign off can be achieved if at the level.
Cost £90
To book, email enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk
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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Stage 3 Ride Camp and Coaching Study Group
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, LS21 3DN
12th & 13th May (9.30 - 16.30)
Two days of intensive Stage 3 Ride and Lunge training plus a study group ideal for those working towards the Ride or Stage 3 or 4 Coach assessments.
Tickets available here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1640448
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
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, Lunge and Ride Training Course
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN
11.30am - 2pm
15th April - 27th May 2025
Cost: £80 per session or £600 for full 8 week course
To book, email: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Monday 28th April (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
Stage 3 Ride and Lunge training
Murton Equestrian Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QD
9.20am-12.30pm
- Monday 28 April 2025
Delivered by Sandra Morrison (BHSI)
Cost: £100 per session
Book here: Murton Equestrian Centre
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Monday 2nd June (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
Stage 3 Care and Lunge Training Day
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN
19th June and 14th August 2025, 10am - 1pm
Cost: £60 per session
To book, email: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Wednesday 30th July (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
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 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 6th May 9am - 5pm
Delivered by Dan Spencer, BHSI and assessor.
£40 Practical Day Ticket - BHS Accredited Professional Coaches (You will take part in the day, riding, lungeing and coaching)
£55 Practical Day Ticket - Non APC
£15 Study Group
Refreshments and lunch are provided.
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1600786
Sarah Simpson Stage 4 Training Day
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Otley, LS21 3DN
9.30am - 2.30am
- 14th April 2025 (Care and Lunge)
- 19th May 2025 (Dressage Coach and Ride)
- 16th June 2025 (Care and Lunge)
- 14th July (Dressage Coach and Ride)
Cost: £120 to participate or £60 to observe
To book, email: enquiries@acrecliffe.co.uk
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Tuesday 29th April (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
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 24 March (conformation)
9am-12pm
Cost: £100 per session
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
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
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Tuesday 3rd June (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Thursday 31st July (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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.
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Wednesday 30th April (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
Anatomy and Physiology Course
Horses Inside Out, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LW
Friday 1st August (10.30am - 3pm)
Cost: £150
Book here: Horses Inside Out | Anatomy Workshops for BHS Students with Gillian Higgins
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.
