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.
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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
15th February - 1-3PM
22nd February - 1-3PM
1st 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
16th February 09.30 - 11.00 Training
22nd February 09.30 - 11.00 Training
02nd March 09.30 - 11.00 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 17th 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 - 1 day
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
Friday 28th February 9am - 4pm
Cost: £115
To book, contact: hempsgreenequestrian@gmail.com or visit the website: Hemps Green Equestrian
Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award Training - 1 day
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
Friday 25th 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 4th March and Tuesday 11th 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 4th March at 6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 11th March at 6:30pm
£10 for both sessions
Book here: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1511866
Stage 1 information and Q&A session
Online via Microsoft Teams - Monday 17th 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: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1483527
Stage 1 Care Morning Course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Monday mornings 20/01 & 27/01 9am-12pm
Cost: £100 per morning
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
Stage 1 Care Course
Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ND
6 weeks every Friday from 24th 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 Training
Fletchers Farm Riding School, Essex, CO6 3NT
1st February 2025, 8 weeks every Saturday
4pm - 6pm
Cost: £238
To book, contact: 01206 242210 or email reception@fletchersfarm.co.uk
Stage 1 Assessment Preparation Day
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
3rd February 9.30am–4pm
Cost: £180
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
Stage 1 Training Camp and Assessment
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
4th February - 10am - 4pm
5th February - 10am - 4pm
6th Februaury - potential assessment date
Cost: £590
2 days of intense training to try to get you up to assessment standard, ready to take the assessment of the 3rd day. Options to just do care or ride separate.
To book, visit the event page here: Hemps Green Equestrian
Stage 1 Intensive Training Camp (Two Day)
Eccleston Equestrian Centre, Leyland, PR26 8LT
10th and 11th February 2025 (10am - 2pm)
Cost: £180
To book visit BHS Training - Eccleston Equestrian Centre or call 01772 600093
Stage 1 Care and Ride Training
Margaret Haes Riding Centre, Bury, BL8 4NX
Starting 20th February 2025 - 6 x 3 hour training sessions
Cost: £75 per session
To book, email info@mhrc.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:
- 11th March 2025
- 13th May 2025
- 15th July 2025
- 16th 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 11th 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 6th February 6:30-8:30, with the following sessions at the same times on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th.
The sessions will cover feeding and fitness, responsibilities for a groom and horse behaviour, care of grassland and care of a horses' feet.
Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1478907
Stage 2 Refresher Course Lunge/Care/Ride
East Durham College, Durham, DH1 3SF
28th January - 1st April
Monday 5.30-6.30 Ride
Tuesday 5.30-8.30 care and Lunge
Cost: £479
Email houghallbhs@eastdurham.ac.uk to book.
Stage 2 Care Course
Howden Equestrian Centre, Goole, DN14 7ND
10 weeks every Thursday from 16th January 2025, 5.45pm - 7.15pm
£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
Stage 2 & 3 Lunge Morning Course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Monday 3rd February and 10th February 10am–12pm
Cost: £80 per session
Too book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
BHS Stage 2 Care Training
Merrist Wood College, Surrey GU3 3PE
6 weeks course 6th February - 20th March (excl. half term 20th February) 6-8pm
Cost: £320
Book here: Riding Lessons & Courses - Merrist Wood Equine Arena
Stage 2 Training Camp - 2 days
Hemps Green Equestrian, Essex, CO6 2AP
11th and 12th February 10am - 4pm
Cost: £150 per day
2 day intense training covering as much of the syllabus on both the care and ride sections.
To book, visit the events page here: Hemps Green Equestrian
Stage 2 Ride & Equitation Theory Training
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Monday 17th 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:
- 20th March 2025
- 5th June 2025
- 21st August 2025
Cost: £566
Book here: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Lunge and Long Rein Day
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
20th March
Suitable for all levels
£40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
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 09:30 - 11:30
£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.
2 courses available currently:
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre, Yorkshire starting 28th January
The Owl House Stables, Kent starting 3rd March
Please email trainingvouchers@bhs.org.uk for more information.
Stage 2 Coach Theory Online Course
Run by Senior BHS Assessor Dan Spencer BHSI covering the theory elements of the BHS Stage 2 Coach.
Each session will start at 6:30pm for approximately 1.5 hours.
3rd February, 10th February, 17th February, 24th February.
Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1482086
Stage 2 Coach Training evenings
Cannington Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater, TA5 2LS
15th Jan - 14th May 6pm - 8pm Wednesdays
The course will cover the assessment criteria of the BHS Stage 2 Coach, including the planning and delivery of the practical sessions and stable management, gaining feedback throughout on how you can improve.
Cost: £391
To book, please contact: 01278 655023 / dovec@btc.ac.uk
Stage 2 Coach Training Day
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 9am - 4pm
Cost: £200
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
BHS Stage 2 Coach Course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Sundays 1-3pm (12 week course)
Course start dates:
2nd February 2025
20th April 2025
13th July 2025
5th October 2025
Cost: £648
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
Stage 2 Coach Training Camp - 2 days
Hemps Green Equestrian, Essex, CO6 2AP
18th and 19th February 10am - 4pm
Cost: £150 per day
To book, visit the events page here: Hemps Green Equestrian
Stage 2 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
Stage 2 Coach at Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co Limerick, Ireland
Wednesday mornings weekly throughout the academic year. 9.30am-1pm. Or full-time weekly
Fee: €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 09:30 - 11:30
£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 4 sessions, Wednesday 15th January 6:30-8:30, Wednesday 22nd January, Wednesday 29th January and Wednesday 5th February.
The sessions will cover Roles and Responsibilities, Feeding and Nutrition, Health and Behaviour and Anatomy.
Book here for just £40: https://buytickets.at/bhscareertransitionfund/1478932
Stage 3 Workshop
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
22nd January
£45
https://bookwhen.com/ingestrestables#focus=ev-sghh-20250122090000
Or email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 2 & 3 Lunge Morning Course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Monday 3rd February and 10th February 10am–12pm
Cost: £80 per session
To book, contact: ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk, 01189 326308
Stage 3 and 4 Training Day
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor SL4 4TN
10th February 2025
Delivered by BHS Assessor Robert Pickles
Cost: £140
To Book, contact: info@brc.uk.com / 01344 884992 / www.brc.uk.com
Stage 3 Ride and Lunge Camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
26th - 28th February
£200
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 & 4 Care Morning Course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
- Monday 3rd March (event and showjump tack)
- 10th March (dressage tack and bandaging)
- 24th 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
7th March
£25
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 and 4 Training Day
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor SL4 4TN
10th 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
20th March
Suitable for all levels
£40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 Training camp - 3 days
Hemps Green Equestrian, Colchester, CO6 2AP
18th - 20th March 10am - 4pm
Cost: £150 per day
3 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
BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride Course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Fridays 5-7pm (14 week course)
Course start dates:
- 4rd April 2025
- 4rd July 2025
- 3rd 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 09:30 - 11:30
£44.00 (£377 for 10 weeks)
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
BHS Stage 3 Coach Course
Cheshire Riding School, Northwich, CW9 6BS
Saturdays 1-3pm (16 week course)
Course start dates:
- 18th January 2025
- 3st May 2025
- 23st August 2025
Cost: £864
To book: Cheshire Riding School | Horse riding lessons in cheshire
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 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
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.
Stage 4 Workshop
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
24th January
https://bookwhen.com/ingestrestables#focus=ev-sghh-20250122090000
Or email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 4 Ride and Lunge Camp
Ingestre stables, Stafford, ST18 0RE
29th - 31st January 2025
£225
The intensive 3 days of training will include opportunities to lunge & ride under the eye of one of our experienced coaches throughout, and skills records may be signed off where appropriate.
Email stables@ingestre.com to book!
Stage 3 and 4 Training Day
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor SL4 4TN
10th February 2025
Delivered by BHS Assessor Robert Pickles
Cost: £140
To Book, contact: info@brc.uk.com / 01344 884992 / www.brc.uk.com
Stage 4 Coach Camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
12th - 14th February
£195
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 & 4 Care Morning Course
Wellington Riding Ltd, Hook, RG27 0LJ
Monday 3rd March (event and showjump tack), 10th March (dressage tack and bandaging) and 24th 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
7th March
£25
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 3 and 4 Training Day
Berkshire Riding Centre, Windsor SL4 4TN
10th 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
20th March
Suitable for all levels
£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
£100 (including lunch)
More information and book at www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
Stage 4 Care/Management Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Thursday morning 09:30 - 11:30
09:30 – 11:30
£55.50 (£485 for 10 weeks)
Stage 4 Coach Training
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
Every Wednesday morning 09:30 - 11:30
09:30 – 11:30
£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
£100 (including lunch)
More information and book at www.bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest
Stage 5 Care Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 6th February
- 6th March
- 10th April
- 8th May
- 26th June
- 24th July
- 4th September
- 30th October
- 20th November
£150 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APC's)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 5 Ride and Long Rein Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 10th February
- 13th March
- 17th April
- 15th May
- 12th June
- 17th July
- 18th September
- 16th October
- 13th November
£175 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APC's)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 5 Training Day
Hartpury College & University, Glos, GL19 3BE
18th February 10 - 4.30pm
Run by Jo Winfield FBHS. This is a hands-on training day which will help to prepare you for the Senior Care Section of Stage 4 and the Stage 5 Stable Managers assessment.
All are welcome whether you are training for an exam or just looking to upskill and gain more experience and knowledge.
Cost: £90
Email: rebecca.coleman@hartpury.ac.uk to book
Stage 5 Coach Training Days
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
- 19th February
- 12th March
- 16th April
- 14th May
- 11th June
- 16th July
- 17th September
- 15th October
- 12th November
£155 per day (discounted rates for multiple days booked in advance and 10% discount for APC's)
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Training Scale Morning
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
7th March
£25
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Lunge and Long Rein Day
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
20th March
Suitable for all levels
£40
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 5 Coach Camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
26th - 28th March
£200
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
Stage 5 Ride and Long Rein Camp
Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, ST18 0RE
23rd - 25th April
Email stables@ingestre.com or ring 01889 271165 to book
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