Practical CPD Courses

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Session 1 - Introduction to Equine Hydrotherapy - Discussion of the benefits of the aqua treadmill, swimming and the cold water spa. Demonstration of the different modalities and emerging trends

Session 2 - The Equine Aqua Treadmill - Discussion on the formulation of training plans for horses of different disciplines and in different stages of rehabilitation. Demonstration of horses utilising the equipment with discussion on best practice and the most recent published research.

Session 3 - Swimming horses - Discussion on the formulation of training plans for swimming with review of the benefits and contraindications of doing so. Demonstration of different horses swimming technique and discussion on best practice and the most recent published research

4 CPD points for all 3 sessions

or

1 CPD for an individual session

VENUE:

Moulton College
West Street
Moulton
Northamptonshire
NN3 7RR

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Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Bransby Horses, LN21 2PH

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Review what’s new in the world of tack
Review different types of bridles, bits and their uses
Discuss different types of saddle with Harley Equestrian's Master saddle fitter, suitability for the horse & rider and type of work undertaken
Consider the welfare implications of tack and its use
This day will be informative and interactive
There will be a hands on approach with plenty of opportunity to share thoughts and views
Open discussion to provide network opportunity

12th November 2024

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost:  £45 BHS APCs / £50 general admission 

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Harley Equestrian, Dairy Farm, Eydon Road, Woodford Halse, NN11 3RG

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Jenny Reid, RVC's Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine will be exploring the fascinating world of the equine heart and lungs

• Learn how to recognise heart or lung disease in your horse
• Discover how we investigate cardiac and respiratory problems
• Understand how management can improve equine asthma and what new therapies are on offer for cardiac disease

This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals

Registration : 18:30 onwards
Session starts: 19:00
Light refreshments will be available

Cost: £10pp

2 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Hawkshead Campus, Hawkshead Ln, North Mymms, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK

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SATURDAY 13 JULY A full day of lectures packed with information on a wide range
of subjects, including: what’s new in behavioural management science; do horses
love being ridden; the impact of artificial weaning; agonistic behaviours in
wild horses; the challenges of managing equine obesity; how best to load and
transport horses; improving horse training; interpreting horse behaviour.

SUNDAY
14 JULY A full day of demos and training workshops on a wide range of practical
subjects, including: effective loading techniques, the science of measuring
behaviour; the challenges of managing equine obesity; equine massage techniques;
horse agility; equine scent work; surviving in the equine world

Times: 8.45am - 5:30pm

Cost: £289pp (early bird £239pp)

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

ARU WRITTLE 

Chelmsford

Essex

UK

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Speakers David Bolt, RVC's Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery and Dr Mike Hewetson RVC's Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine will be revealing the intricacies of equine colic and equine ulcers to you including:

• How common is surgical colic versus than non-surgical colic
• How timely surgical intervention can save your horse’s life
• How far survival rates post-surgery for colic have improved
  This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals

  Registration : 18:30 onwards
  Session starts: 19:00 - 21:00 

  Price: £10pp

        2 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Hawkshead Campus, Hawkshead Ln, North Mymms, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK

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Spend a day with Jo Winfield FBHS. 

Jo’s educational background has taken her from a National Diploma in Horse Management at Warwickshire College to BSc (Hons) Equine Science at Hartpury University, MSc in Coaching Science to being awarded a Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (PDSE) by University of Gloucestershire.

 9am - 4pm

Price: £45pp

        6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Forest Edge Arena, PE37 8AS

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Dr Alexander Hawkins, Staff Clinician in Equine Surgery and Dr Rupert Dash
Staff Clinician in Equine Diagnostic Imaging at RVC Equine will be taking you on a journey into the fascinating world of equine diagnostic imaging. You'll discover

• why your horse may be referred for advanced imaging
• why vets choose certain imagine techniques depending on the horses needs
• how imaging impacts treatment through real life case examples

This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals

• Registration : 18:30 onwards
  Session starts: 19:00 - 21:00 

  Price: £10pp

        2 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Hawkshead Campus, Hawkshead Ln, North Mymms, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Radley Green Equestrian, CM4 0LU

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Dr Jessica Timmins from RVC's Equine Practice explores the compelling world of equine reproduction

• Take a light-hearted look at the reproductive biology of mares and stallions
• Find out how science and nature collide in a fascinating look at how new equine life is formed
• Discover the latest equine reproduction technologies including cloning and IVF
  

  This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals

• Registration : 18:30 onwards
  Session starts: 19:00 - 21:00 

  Price: £10pp

        2 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Hawkshead Campus, Hawkshead Ln, North Mymms, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK

Contents of Course & Information.

Interactive course walk by Sam Watson on what is required to walk and ride a
cross-country course. Very useful content for BHS Stage 3 and BHS Stage 3 Teach
and the higher levels of BHS qualification.

Time:  5pm to 8pm 

3 CPD Points

Booking

Location

Lisgarvan House,

Co Carolow,

R93 RH36

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Castle Leslie, H18 FY04

Information 

Time 10:30am - 3.00pm 

4 CPD points 

Have you wondered how you might assess and improve
your horse’s performance through work from the ground? What exercises might you
use and how to do them correctly? Useful for being able to see and work the
performance horse to improve balance, way of going and understanding of
exercises, or for leisure riders wanting to create a bond and shared
understanding with their horse or just to be able to vary your horse’s work
regime, retain fitness or progress training when you don’t have time to ride!
This will also be useful for those working towards higher level BHS stages, pony
club exams or those coaching people for these exams. The day will cover work on
the lunge, work on long reins and in hand exercises. Developing from correct
basics through to more advanced exercises, lateral work and polework. This will
primarily be demonstration using horses based at Kirkley There will be two x
2hour sessions plus int and time for questions.

Cost:  £25.00 plus some free places for college
students

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Location: 

Equine Centre indoor School 

Northumberland College

Kirkley Hall

NE20 0BB

Information 

Time:  7.00pm - 9.15pm

2 CPD points 

British Dressage have introduced a
complete new set of Dressage Tests that will come into play from 1st July 2024
(although there may be a period of transition especially for unaffiliated
shows). Some are similar to previous tests but others are different and the
collectives have changed for all of them. This is an opportunity for everyone
(unaffiliated riders, RC, event riders, BD riders, those coaching or those just
interested) to hear how the new tests are structured and what judges will be
looking for at each level from prelim to elementary. After an introduction to
the tests we will have a couple of riders at prelim, novice and elementary
levels demonstrating a couple of the new tests and Harry will explain how they
will be scored and what the judge is looking for. So whatever level you ride or
coach at this is a useful opportunity to learn about the new tests and how they
are structured and a refresher on the requirements at prelim, novice and
elementary levels.

Cost:  £15 - £17

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Location: 

Equine Centre Indoor School 

Northumberland College

Kirkley Hall

Ne20 0BB

Bookings & information

Join us in one of a series of Stage 2 & Stage 3 Coaching taster and training days. Led by Dan Spencer BHSI, BHS Assessor, it will be a great opportunity to find out what is involved in these qualifications. Whether you have already started training or you are just starting your journey and looking to find out if the coaching assessments are for, this training day will provide you with essential information to successfully train towards your Stage 2 and Stage 3 Coaching assessments. You will have the opportunity to be practically involved on the day by doing some coaching, as well as to observe and discuss all aspects of the Stage 2 & Stage 3 Coaching assessment.

This will also be a useful day for coaches training students for these assessments.

If you want to get involved practically, please bring hat, gloves and boots along, as these will be required to coach the lunge & lead rein lessons.

The event is supported by the BHS Career Transition Fund.

6 CPD points

Cost  - The event is supported by the BHS Career Transition Fund.

9:30 am-4:30 pm

VENUE: 

Myerscough College, PR3 0RY

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Bookings & information

Join us for a day of BHS Ride Safe- train the
trainer with Richard Greenhalgh BHS Stage 4 Coach. Richard is yard manager here
at EEC and a BHS Ride Safe Assessor. The day will prepare APC's who want to
train anyone for the Ride Safe award which now falls under the challenge awards.
The course is valid for 3 years. TO ATTEND THE DAY AND BECOME A RIDE SAFE
TRAINER YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Hold the Ride Safe Award (or BHS
Riding and Road Safety) Attendance at a Ride Safe training the trainer day Plus
one of the following: Minimum coaching qualification of BHS Stage 3 Coach and a
BHS Accredited Professional Coach. Your coaching status must remain current for
your Ride Safe Trainer status to be valid. Minimum coaching qualification of BHS
Stage 3 Coach and a BHS Approved Centre Coach. Your coaching status must remain
current for your Ride Safe Trainer status to be valid. All bookings through the
office on 01772 600093 karen@equestrian-northwest.co.uk

6 CPD points

Cost  - £30

9:00am - 4:00 pm

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Time: 09.30am until 3pm

Cost: £40.00

RoR Scotland in colaboration with the
BHS. A chance for a behind the scenes look into the life of a racehorse, it's
routine, training, feeding and much more at Kinneston (Nick Alexander) Fife.
Date 28 August 2024 10am start – finish 3pm - Buffet lunch, tea and coffee
provided Cost £36.50 for ROR members £38.50 for BHS APC AM -Yard Tour , drive to
Scotlandwell LUNCH PROVIDED IN THE PORTMOAK HALL, SCOTLANDWELL PM -talk on the
retraining process from Amy Bannister-Bell BHSI and RoR Wales Regional
Development Officer We will discuss what the retraining process involves, advice
on how to maintain good practices for a successful retraining journey and what
support is out there to assist you if you choose to take on an ex racehorse or if you already own a retrained racehorse

6 CPD Points 

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LOCATION DETAILS:

Kinneston (Nick Alexander)
Kinneston
Leslie
Gelnrothes
Fife
KY6 3JJ
01592 840 774

Bookings & information

*Strictly Limited Spaces**

We are delighted to announce a new F&I (Association of Fellows and Instructors) event "Equine Coach Assembly" and we are very excited to have master coaches Ferdi Eilberg & John Ledingham.

Day 1 is dressage orientated.
Day 2 is jump orientated.

This event is going to be a very different format to many CPD days, involving three different zones to visit during the mornings with each one having a different approach to sharing of information.

These days will be as interactive as possible. 

With top presenters and F&I member Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire from Centaur Biomechanics providing a great evidenced based research approach, focusing on dressage and show jumping on each appropriate day. Alongside that we have two master trainers Ferdi Eilberg and John Ledingham, for us to observe, evaluate and absorb their expertise and techniques. There will be more to these sessions than meets the eye, that’s all we are going to say for now. 

We also have a section called 'Ready-Steady-Coach' (for those of you that can remember the cooking programme), hosted by Sam York FBHS. This will have a similar theme, bringing a little bit of fun into coaching but with lots of serious discussions and identifying of useful coaching strategies and approaches behind it.

Presenters:

Ferdi Eilberg FBHS:  came to England in 1980 having spent his early life in Germany serving an apprenticeship with Olympic Gold medallist Dr Reiner Klimke. He was the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Performance Director of Coaching from 2002 to 2008, responsible for overseeing the training schedules of Britain’s top dressage riders as they prepare for major championships including Olympic and Paralympic Games. He was also dressage trainer to the British Three Day Event Team from 1981 to 1992 accompanying them to three Olympic Games. He has achieved major international success as a competitor on a number of horses - a European Silver Medallist Ferdi represented Great Britain at two European Championships in 1993 and 1995 and at the World Equestrian Games in 1994 and 1998. Based at his own training yard in Worcestershire since 1984, his home at Pink Green Farm is internationally recognised as one of the leading training establishments in the UK. Both his daughter Maria aged 39 and son Michael aged 36 are now riding successfully in international competition. Maria a team silver team medallist at the 2009 European Championship and at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky on her father’s horse Two Sox and Michael a Team Silver and Bronze medallist in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Michael is also well known as the producer of World Young Horse Champion Farouche.

John Ledingham: a world renowned Show Jumping Trainer and Olympic level rider. Winner of the Hickstead Derby a remarkable three times. Represented Ireland on over 60 Nations Cup Teams.  John is the official coach for the British Showjumping World Class Pathway Training amongst many other coaching roles.

Sam York FBHS: a Fellow of the BHS, who also holds the UKCC level four status as well as completing a MSc in professional sports coaching. Sam is a BHS Lead Assessor, assessing at all levels and spends a great amount of her time travelling internationally as Technical Delegate for the International Group for Equestrian Qualifications (IGEQ).  Sam has also enjoyed a long and successful competitive background. Sam’s specialist interests are based around coach education and equestrian qualifications systems.

Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire BHSI: holds a PhD in Equine Biomechanics.  Russell is based at Centaur Biomechanics, a company which he founded in 2006. He also holds his BHSI.  Russell has extensively researched the effect that tack (saddle, bridle and girth) and the rider has on equine well being and performance.

This event is open to any coaches registered with their relevant member body, for example, BHS, BD, BS, BE, Pony Club, RDA, Horsescotland, etc. You will be required to provide your membership number at the checkout.

9:30am - 5pm

Cost: 

Early bird offer is until 12 noon on the 1 June 2024.

1. Early Bird Ticket for Day 1 & Day 2:  £100

2. Early Bird Ticket for Day 1 only:  £65

3. Early Bird Ticket for Day 2 only:  £65

After 12 noon on the 1 June - general admission prices apply as follows:

4. Day 1 & Day 2 Ticket:  £125

5. Day 1 Ticket only:  £75

6. Day 2 Ticket only:  £75

Gala Dinner:

7. Gala Dinner at Houstoun House Hotel
Gala Dinner on Monday 7 October 2024:  3 course meal for £38. Menu choices to be selected at checkout.

6 CPD Points per day 

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LOCATION DETAILS

Scottish National Equestrian Centre, Broxburn, EH52 6NH

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Bogenraith Equestrian Centre, AB31 6DS

Bookings & information

June 14th 2024

10:00am - 4:00 pm

Cost: £50

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Upton House

Bookings & information

8th & 9th June 2024

9am - 5pm

Cost: £20

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Crowhurst Farmyard
Bullen Lane, East Peckham, Kent TN125LP

Bookings & information

We are privileged to be invited to Elizabeth's yard, Albion
Equine, to meet her horses and learn about her training methods. The day will
begin with Elizabeth riding two of her top horses. She will demonstrate how she
uses different exercises and techniques to meet the needs of each horse. After a
short refreshment break, Elizabeth will then demonstrate the use of the
TheraPlate technology. She will explain how it can be used to improve certain
conditions in the horse and support rehabilitation as well as it's routine use
to help maintain performance.

June 14th 2024

10:00am - 02:30 pm

Cost: £25

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Albion Equine

CT13 0LX

Bookings & information

This is an all-day workshop, 6 hours CPD during which the participants
will gain the following knowledge and understanding: • The scientific benefits
that equine massage bring. • Positive and negative signals that a horse may give
in relation to a massage. • Contraindications to massage and considerations,
e.g. illness, age. • How to identify warning signs that could indicate a potential future problem. • How to check the horse for discomfort. • General muscle anatomy and muscle health in relation to riding and care. • General skeletal anatomy and pathologies with 3D anatomy skeleton. In addition, the participant will learn therapist massage techniques and will understand ‘how, why and when’ they should be used. Techniques pre and post exercise will also be
included. Following the workshop the participant will be able to confidently deliver a full body massage for their horse. Finally, a programme of Pilates style exercises will be practiced that help build core strength and stability. A full workbook is provided with photographs and diagrams covering everything learnt on the day.

12th JUNE 2024

9:30am - 3pm

Cost £110

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Philpots Manor School

West Hoathly

East Grinstead 

Sussex

RH19 4PR

Bookings & information

This is a ½ day workshop with 3 hours CPD, during which the participants will gain the following knowledge and understanding:
• Understand the science of why stretching is so beneficial for your horse.
• How to introduce stretching to your horse.
• Contraindications.
• Safety considerations.

The participants will learn the following from demonstrations and practice:
• Passive Stretches.
• Active Stretches.
• Mobilisations for the poll, neck, back, hindquarters and tail.

A full workbook with diagrams and photographs will be provided to all attendees following the workshop.

30th JUNE 2024

9:30am - 3pm

Cost £60

3 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Philpots Manor School

West Hoathly

East Grinstead 

Sussex

RH19 4PR

Bookings & information

This day is designed for coaches who
are training clients in preparation for BHS Assessments. The sessions will standardise the level of skills and knowledge required for BHS Stage 2 & 3 and will include the criteria which is assessed in advance through the Skills Records as well as on the assessment day. It is a great opportunity to ensure that you are still current in your coaching and preparing to the correct standard. The day is intended to be friendly, informative and interactive with lots of opportunities to ask questions and have discussions. Whilst the programme is written for coaches, the day is open to all and may be beneficial for anyone working towards assessments. Draft Programme: 9.30am - Arrive and
Register 9.45am- Introductions 10.00am- Practical Session. Tack and Equipment, Travel and Prepare for Presentation. 11.30am- Theory Session. Roles, Rights & Responsibilities of a Groom, Nutrition & Fitness, Horse Behaviour and Turnout Management. 1.00pm- Lunch 1.30pm- Lungeing 3.00pm- Practical Session. Health & Anatomy. 4.00pm

15th July 2024

9:30am - 4pm

Cost - £45

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge Road, TN11 0LR

Bookings & information

Join us for a fun and inspiring day with a professional strength and conditioning coach to learn how improving strength, suppleness and fitness can really help your riding. The day is ideal for all riders, whether you enjoy hacking, competing for fun or you ride professionally. You'll find out how to gain greater comfort, increase your stickability and decrease your risk of injury, and generally enjoy your time in the saddle more! 
Coaches - you can pick up tips on how to help your clients do the same, as well as benefitting your own riding

27th July 2024

10am - 1:30pm

Cost - £37

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Steventon Village Hall, OX13 6RR

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9:30am - 3pm

Cost - £110

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

East Grinstead (West Sussex)

Bookings & information

An all day comprehensive workshop, 6 hours CPD during which the
participants will gain the following knowledge and understanding: •
Contraindications and considerations. • Scientific benefits of kinesiology tape
( K tape) • Understanding the science of k tape and how it works on the equine
body. • Practical time to gain an understanding of the recoil and stretch of the
k tape and how this can be used in different applications. • Discussion about
different brands of k tape and an opportunity to take home samples of all equine k tapes on the market. The following different techniques will be covered by theory, demonstration, and participant practice. • Muscle taping activation • Muscle taping relaxation • Fascia restriction. • Circulation/lymphatic. • Support. • Decompression/inflammation. A full workbook provided with photographs and instructions for each application practiced on the day.

27th July 2024

9am - 3:30pm

Cost £125

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

East Grinstead 

Sussex

RH19 4PR

Bookings & information

An all day comprehensive workshop, 6 hours CPD during which the
participants will gain the following knowledge and understanding: •
Contraindications and considerations. • Scientific benefits of kinesiology tape ( K tape) • Understanding the science of k tape and how it works on the equine body. • Practical time to gain an understanding of the recoil and stretch of the k tape and how this can be used in different applications. • Discussion about different brands of k tape and an opportunity to take home samples of all equine k tapes on the market. The following different techniques will be covered by theory, demonstration, and participant practice. • Muscle taping activation •
Muscle taping relaxation • Fascia restriction. • Circulation/lymphatic. •
Support. • Decompression/inflammation. A full workbook provided with photographs and instructions for each application practiced on the day.

8th September 2024

9 am - 3:30 pm

Cost £125

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Philpots Manor School

West Hoathly

East Grinstead 

Sussex

RH19 4PR

Bookings & information

This is an all-day workshop, 6 hours CPD during which the participants
will gain the following knowledge and understanding: • The scientific benefits that equine massage bring. • Positive and negative signals that a horse may give in relation to a massage. • Contraindications to massage and considerations, e.g. illness, age. • How to identify warning signs that could indicate a potential future problem. • How to check the horse for discomfort. • General muscle anatomy and muscle health in relation to riding and care. • General skeletal anatomy and pathologies with 3D anatomy skeleton. In addition, the participant will learn therapist massage techniques and will understand ‘how, why and when’ they should be used. Techniques pre and post exercise will also be included. Following the workshop the participant will be able to confidently deliver a full body massage for their horse. Finally, a programme of Yoga/Pilates style exercises will be practiced that help build core strength and stability. A full workbook to take home is provided with photographs and diagrams to help the attendee remember everything they have learnt from the day.

15th September 2024

9 am - 3pm

Cost £110

4 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Philpots Manor School

West Hoathly

East Grinstead 

Sussex

RH19 4PR

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Shardeloes Farm Equestrian Centre, HP7 0QF

Bookings & information

This fun interactive session will look closely at what resilience is and how to develop it, how to handle challenges better, set realistic expectations and reduce burnout. Self-Care is about what we can do to protect ourselves and to realise its importance.

23 September 2024

12pm - 4pm

Cost

General Admission £15.00

BHS APC's £10

2 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Jewels Stables, Arundel

Bookings & information

Join us at Wellington Riding nr Basingstoke for a 1 day BHS CPD workshop. 

A blend of content, talks and practical demonstration to build coaching confidence in how to support people with a wide range of disabilities.

23rd September 2024

10:00am - 16:00pm

Cost: £60.00

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Wellington Riding
Heckfield
Hook
Hampshire, RG27 0LJ

Bookings & information

Covering aspects of the BHS Stage 4 and BHS Performance Coach assessment with opportunities to coach if you would like.

Open to all, will be of particular interest for those looking to take an assessment or those who just want to 'sense check' their own coaching techniques.

Lunch is included in the ticket price

This day counts as 6 CPD points for Accredited Professional Coaches

£90

10am-4pm

6 CPD Points

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19.8.24

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11.11.24

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Avon Riding Centre
Kings Weston Road
Henbury
Bristol
BS10 7QT

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Covering aspects of the BHS Stage 4 and BHS Performance Coach assessment with opportunities to coach if you would like.

Open to all, will be of particular interest for those looking to take an assessment or those who just want to 'sense check' their own coaching techniques.

Lunch is included in the ticket price

This day counts as 6 CPD points for Accredited Professional Coaches

£90

10am-4pm

6 CPD Points

19 August 24
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11 November 24
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LOCATION DETAILS

The Avon Centre, Kings Weston Rd, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7QT, UK

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This course will give you all the information you need when building or walking Pony Club Show Jump courses, it will highlight common mistakes and show how to build courses safely and within the requirements of the Pony Club Rule Book

At the end of the day you will be given a hand out which will detail all the main points covered, which you can use for reference when course building in the future

£15 General Admission

5pm-7pm

2 CPD Points

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Rectory Farm, Duntisbourne Abbots, GL7 7JW

Details

£90 General Admission

10am- 4pm

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Avon Riding Centre, Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT

Details

£25 General Admission

9:30 am- 4pm

6 CPD Points

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The Talland school of equitation 

GL7 5FD

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£90 General Admission

10am- 4pm

6 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Avon Riding Centre, Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT

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Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Millfield School, BA16 0YD

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A practical demonstration covering the show jump riding sections of the BHS Stage 4 and Performance level (BHSI) assessments. An opportunity to gain insight into all aspects of these sections, including the format and what is included, what the assessor is looking for, direct entry into the BHS system and the link between levels of competitions and assessments. The demonstration is for anyone
who is considering taking these assessments, training candidates, or for those just wanting to find out more about them.

COST: Free

2 CPD Points

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Coleg Gwent Equestrian Centre.

Usk Campus, Rhadyr, Usk.

NP15 1XJ

Bookings & information

Tim will explain the Scales of Training and relevance to
ridden exercises and the correct way to achieve them with the addition of 2-3
demo horses/ riders, showing how to apply the scales of training from Prelim to
PSG.

Time: 18:00-20:30pm

Cost: £20 

3 CPD Points

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Lluest Equine Centre
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion [Sir Ceredigion]
SY23 3AL

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Clwyd Special Riding Centre, LL11 5HN

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Come and join RoR Wales for another 'Realistic Retraining' evening this time at Walford College with RoR RDO and BHSI coach Amy Bannister-Bell.

Realistic retraining is just that- a REALISTIC look at the challenges and rewards of the retraining of former racehorses. There will be a range of horses at different stages of their retraining journey. We will cover how to manage your retraining expectations, time line and goal setting plus demonstrating exercises and techniques that will help inspire you ready for 2024.

This evening is open to ALL, you do not need to own an RoR to join in.

Refreshments- tea, coffee and cake included in the ticket price.

£22

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

2 CPD Points

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LOCATION DETAILS

Walford collage 

Shropshire

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RoR Midlands and RoR Wales in colaboration with BHS. A chance for a behind the scenes look into the life of a racehorse, it's routine, training, feeding and much more at Kim Bailey Racing ,Cheltenham. Am - Yard Tour (Thorndale Farm) PM- At Whittingham Vllage Hall GL54 4HD Talk on the retraining process from Amy
Bannister-Bell BHSI and RoR Wales Regional Development Officer We will discuss
what the retraining process involves, advice on how to maintain good practices
for a successful retraining journey and what support is out there to assist you
if you choose to take on an ex racehorse or if you already own a retrained
racehorse.

£25.00

Time: 10am start to 3pm

6 CPD Points

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Location details:

Kim Bailey Racing
Thorndale Farm
Andoversford
Cheltemham
GL54 4LL

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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The British Horse Society, CV8 2XZ

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The whole day will identify the skills required to create coaching environments to empower riders within all BEF participation groups, to include:  Role of the coach  Skill sets of a High Performing Coach  Session Design  Social Licensing  Welfare  Safeguarding.

• Marie Ryan and Nicola Wilson will discuss
coaching technique and how High Performing Coaches manage the various coaching
approaches in relation to differing participation athletes (horse/rider).

• Marie will spend the morning focusing on identifying BEF participation
groups/demographic, developing coach self-reflection and self-efficacy,
self-awareness (particularly around body language and feedback), adapting skills
to the various rider participation groups and discussing how to provide autonomy
supportive coaching. • Nicola will spend the afternoon to demonstrate skilful
interactive sessions with horse/rider combinations linking theory into practice
using arena based work and Cross-country riding. Marie will be the intermediary
between Nicola and the attendees, identifying key language, tasks, feedback to
support the morning's theory session. The sessions will show how to adapt
coaching skills to promote rider empowerment. Learning Objectives • To develop
coaches to be High Performing by identifying the various coaching approaches in
relation to differing participation athletes (horse/rider). • To promote
Self-reflective coaches and consequently, self-reflective riders.

Time:  10am - 16.30pm

£45 to BE Accredited Coaches

£55 to non-BE Coaches

6 CPD Points

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Location

Park Hills Farm
Park Hills Farm
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 0AD
07970 865593

Bookings & information

Come and join the BHS team for a day of talks, discussions, and Q&A's as we look at some the current topics within the equine industry. These days are welcome to all proprietors or senior level staff of Equestrian Businesses. There is a 50% discount on ticket price for those that are already BHS Approved.

On the agenda this year we have:

10am - Arrival, refreshments, and introduction

10:30am - The BHS Welfare team talk: Enriching your horses management, managing rider weight limits, having difficult conversations and the social licence.

11:30am - The BHS Education team discuss current qualification pathways, direct entry, funding and training.

12:15pm - The BHS Approved Centre team talk - DEI Strategy and Everyone Welcome initiative 

12:45pm - Lunch and opportunity to network

1:45pm - Afternoon Discussion Session: Diversifying Revenue Streams, Staff

development and Staff Retention

3:15pm - Final Questions and Finish

£10 for BHS Approved Centres

£20 for Non BHS Approved Centres

3 CPD Points

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Middleton Park Equestrian Centre, LS11 5TZ