BHS Coaching4All

BHS Coaching4All is open to all coaches who hold a minimum of the BHS Stage 2 Foundation Coach qualification or above or equivalent.

The course is open to all Accredited Professional Coaches (APC) or Accredited Professional Centre Coaches (APCC).

Candidates will be required to complete two case studies (including a short 10minute video of one of your sessions) as part of the course so access to a varied client base is essential.

Yes, if you hold the Stage 2 Coaching Riders Certificate or above, you can apply to join BHS Coaching4All. You will pay the non-APC fee.

If you are coaching regularly in a relevant setting and would like to take part but do not hold any formal coaching qualifications or have non-BHS coaching qualifications, there’s a direct entry route available to you.

As Coaching4All assumes a prior level of technical knowledge and coaching skills we ask you to evidence your coaching ability by submitting the following:

• A copy of your equine CV, detailing your coaching history and the types of riders you have supported
• Reference from your Yard Manager or Business Support Manager or an Accredited Professional Coach or Centre Coach (APC or APCC) confirming your coaching ability
• Copies of any relevant certificates or CPD that you have undertaken
• An example of a lesson plan and risk assessment for one of your coaching sessions

Applications will be reviewed by the Education team and a decision made within ten working days. There is a £50 fee payable for this route.

Please note: We may ask for further evidence.

The course has five training sessions over approximately three months. Two face-to-face workshops (10am–4pm) and three online sessions (2.5 hours each) which you must attend.

The February workshops will take place at:

BHS Headquarters

Abbey Park

Stoneleigh

CV8 2XZ

These sessions are a great way to meet likeminded people to share ideas, experiences and network with. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Attendance in person at the full day session is compulsory. It isn’t possible to join these sessions virtually

The 2.5 hour online training sessions will take place either via the Microsoft Teams platform or Zoom platform. You will be notified which platform is being used before the first online session. If you haven’t used either platform before, we’d recommend downloading and familiarising yourself with it before the first session.

Invites to join the meeting will be sent out by email approximately two days before the session.

Trainer calls last around 45 minutes and are scheduled to take place between session two and four of the course. The time and date of your call will be arranged during one of the training sessions.

This two-day online workshop-style course gives participants an insightful understanding of mental health and mental health problems. We'll spend lots of time working on resilience and self-care, and empower people to have the confidence to step in and offer support to others when needed.

Dates are available throughout the year and are listed on the website.

BHS Coaching4All candidates should contact the Accredited Professional Team to book their free place by emailing: accreditedprofessionals@bhs.org.uk or calling 02476 840565.

This online course has been specifically developed by equestrian professionals for equestrian coaches. It outlines the roles and responsibilities towards health and safety, duty of care and risk management by promoting good practice within the industry. The course will prepare you for building useful risk assessments and logging other important information.

Dates are available throughout the year and are listed on the website. APCs and Centre Coaches can book using the online link.

Non–APCs should contact the Accredited Professional team to book their place. Email: accreditedprofessionals@bhs.org.uk or call 02476 840565.

There will be self-study to carry out between sessions. This could include researching a topic, self-reflection, adding to your case studies or watching video clips.

Throughout the course you’ll work with the trainer to build two short case studies of two different riders that you coach regularly.

As part of the training, you’ll be required to submit short (1-2 minutes) video clips of you coaching your case study riders to the trainer. These videos will only be viewed by the trainer for training feedback purposes. For your final assessment you are required to submit a longer video of you coaching one of your case study riders. This will be viewed by the Assessor prior to your final assessment.

Each case study is your opportunity to demonstrate how you have supported riders with differing needs to take part in equine activities. There are no restrictions on the level or ability of riders for the case study and the riders can be a new or existing clients. Each case study must cover a minimum of six sessions and can be private, shared or group sessions.

The coaching sessions don’t have to be ridden but must include a horse/pony and clearly demonstrate your ability to coach inclusively. Lesson plans and risk assessments for each session must be included in each case study.

Copies of your case studies and video must be submitted to the office at least two weeks prior to your assessment date.

For the assessment you will deliver a 10-15 minute presentation on your two case studies followed by a professional discussion with a BHS Assessor and one other panel member.

The assessment will last up to one hour.

The final assessment is in person and will take place either at BHS Headquarters or other suitable venue. This will be confirmed at the time of booking onto the course.

Candidates will be assessed individually.

The assessment date will be pre-set and there may be one or more dates offered depending on candidate numbers. You are expected to attend one of these dates. If you cannot attend the date or dates offered there will be a transfer fee of £75 to rearrange another date.

All assessments must be completed within ten weeks of the final session date.

The results will be posted out within 15 working days of the assessment. Results will not be given out on the assessment day.

The course fee includes all the training, additional courses and resources and the final assessment fee.

• BHS Accredited Professional Coaches and BHS Approved Centre Coaches

£390

• Non- Accredited Professional Coaches

£525

Payment is required to secure your place on the course

Please visit the BHS Webpage Funding and Support for details of possible funding opportunities.

The Career Transition Fund is not available for BHS Coaching4All.

The full course fee can be paid up front or we can offer payment in two equal instalments.

The first payment will be due before course start date and is required to secure your place on the course and the second instalment due before session four date.

Yes, if you’ve already completed the Mental Health First Actions course there is a discount available on the course fee. Please send a copy of your certificate to the office with your application form.

BHS Coaching4All cannot be used as part of the Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship qualification. It cannot be used as direct entry to the BHS Stage assessments.

Please complete the online request if you’d like an application form.