Scheduled Online CPD Courses

All courses start at 7pm count as 2 CPD points

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BHS were instrumental in setting up the multiagency Strangles Awareness Week campaign.. Strangles Awareness Week 2026 (SAW) is fast approaching on the 4-10 May and we’d love you to get involved and join as ambassadors of the campaign. This session will look at the importance of biosecurity for coaches, as well as information and advice about discussing strangles with clients.

Sadly too often, no one thinks strangles will happen to them until its too late and are then underprepared. The financial costs and stress around strangles means it's not discussed in enough detail and there is still a stigma around the disease. Help us spread the word, not the disease!

2 CPD points

Cost - Free

Time - 7 - 8.30pm 

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The Responsibilities of a Coach: Yogi Breisner 16Feb
BHS Fellow, Yogi Breisner, will share and pass forward some of the most important lessons he has learnt as a coach, discussing the responsibilities of a coach, to both the horse and the rider. This evening will be full of wisdom and golden nuggets for you to implement into your day-to-day coaching, inspiring you to become a better educator, and high performance coach, no matter the level of rider you are working with.

Improving how you Communicate: Charlie Unwin 2March
Charlie Unwin, will explore how you can develop your the way you communicate with riders, ensuring clear understanding from the rider. Charlie will discuss different motivation and questioning techniques, the importance of tonality, how you can better phase information – and help you better understand how riders learn so you can ensure the riders you work with make constant progress.

Working the Horses Correctly: Gillian Higgins 16March
Gillian, will present on some key areas that contribute towards correct way of going, helping you to back up your technical coaching with evidenced based research. Guaranteed to be an educational evening for all coaches, and a brilliant opportunity to add value to your lessons.

Getting your Priorities Straight: Andrew Fletcher 30March
Andrew will share some of his extensive knowledge as both a coach and judge, helping you to up your dressage coaching. This webinar will have an emphasis on developing world class basics, discussing which areas to prioritise improving, both from a horse perspective, and to best educate riders, areas that are often overlooked. Andrew will also share some of his favourite exercises for you to add to your tool box.

Creating World Class Basics: Richard Waygood MBE 13April
This is a brilliant opportunity for coaches to understand the training methods that are used by the best coaches and riders in the world, and be able to implement some of them into your own day-to-day coaching.

6 CPD Points for the whole course

Time - 7pm - 8.15pm per session 

Cost - £75.00

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It is 2 days - 13th and 14th April - so not sure if we should split the CPD Points?
This is a free two-part evening webinar series designed to provide evidence-based, practical guidance on reducing risk and improving safety for both horse and rider. The sessions bring together leading experts in equine science, veterinary research, rider safety, and equipment.

Event overview:

Format: Free online (Zoom) webinar series

Dates: Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th April 2026

Time: 7:30–9:30pm (UK) each evening

Recording: Available free to registered attendees after the event

Confirmed Speakers
Monday – Rider Safety

Dr David Marlin

Professor Jane Williams

Carmen Cummiskey (FoMo)

David Mitson & Helen Riley (Evoke)

Insurance representative

Tuesday – Horse Safety

Dr David Marlin

Heather Cameron-Whytock

Tricia Palmer (Cryochaps)

Professor Jane Williams

Hannah Donnelly (Equilibrium)

Dr Katie Williams (Dengie)

Programme Highlights
Rider Safety – Monday 13th April

Causes and consequences of rider falls, and how to reduce risk

Effectiveness of body protectors, air jackets and helmets

New research on stirrups and injury prevention

Insurance considerations following rider accidents

Horse Safety – Tuesday 14th April

Cross-country falls and recent safety rule changes

Protective equipment for horses

Common equine injuries and risk factors

Headcollar safety and associated injury risks

Feed and management-related safety considerations

Each evening concludes with a live panel Q&A, allowing attendees to engage directly with the speakers.

4 CPD points 

Cost - Free

Time - 7:30pm

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Engaging video seminars led by Dr. Sue Dyson, a leading expert in equine health and performance.

Interactive discussions with fellow equestrians and professionals in the field.

Access to downloadable resources for ongoing reference and practice.

Explore case studies that illustrate how to apply these skills in real-world situations.

Training videos with a mix of horses from different disciplines, ages and types.

What you'll learn: 
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How to confidently and effectively use the Ridden Horse Performance Checklist.

The importance of recognising mild, multi-limb lameness and subtle signs of discomfort.

Insights into Dr. Sue Dyson’s straightforward system for assessing horse movement and comfort.

Valuable tips and techniques to enhance your observational skills and confidence in diagnosing pain-related performance issues.

How to verify that it is likely that your horse is comfortable.

6 CPD points 

Cost - £249

Time - 6pm 

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As the nights draw in, why not use the dark evenings to revitalise your coaching practice, gain confidence in your delivery and join a growing number of coaches who have recognised the power of a different way of coaching?
Our role as a coach is so different now; it's no longer sufficient to provide exercises that will improve horse and rider. We have to be mindful of how our riders are; what state we're in; what the audience expects and what experience the horse is having. All of these are essential elements of a successful lesson whether you work freelance, in a riding establishment, or a combination of both.
We limit numbers to 12 so that you get the best benefit. During your attendance at Foundations for Excellence in Equestrian Coaching you will learn about Happy Brain Accelerated Learning. It uniquely combines a number of proven techniques that smoothly fit into your existing coaching practice and will help you with more rider development planning ideas, help you feel more heard and understood and allow you to handle the coaching environment with more confidence. Whether you've been coaching for a while; are working towards assessments or are new to the field, join us in a programme that has had great feedback from all who have attended so far.

The Happy Brain model isn’t simply sports psychology; it draws from education, science, health, and psychology, delivered through the skill-developing technology of Neuro Linguistic Programming.

5 CPD Points

Time - 7pm to 8.30pm

Price - Special price available only to & BHS APCs & Centre APCs & Happy Brain Centres. £139 pp EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE £125 pp (until 08.10.25) Full Price: £150 pp EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE £135 pp (until 08.10.25)

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British Horse Society Webinar Series 2026 with Janet L Jones PhD
We are delighted to announce the third of four webinars with Janet L Jones, PhD in 2026. Janet is a neuroscientist, horse-trainer, and author of “Horse Brain, Human Brain” and “A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind”, which will be published on 23 June 2026.
These webinars will each count as 2 CPD Points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.
The cost of attending is £10 per person.
(Please note these webinars are available in person only and will NOT be recorded)
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11 November 2026, 7pm
“Calming the Anxious Horse”
Twelve hundred pounds of agile anxiety are not pleasant to work with. Learn how the equine brain is wired to emphasise fear and what you can do to calm it down. We’ll talk about identifying anxiety, managing it in the moment, and training it away using brain-based techniques of pathological calm, breathing routines, and redirected attention.
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1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

Price - £10


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British Horse Society Webinar Series 2026 with Janet L Jones PhD
We are delighted to announce the fourth of four webinars with Janet L Jones, PhD in 2026. Janet is a neuroscientist, horse-trainer, and author of “Horse Brain, Human Brain” and “A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind”, which will be published on 23 June 2026.
These webinars will each count as 2 CPD Points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.
The cost of attending is £10 per person.
(Please note these webinars are available in person only and will NOT be recorded)
Click on the links below to book your place.
18 November 2026, 7pm
“Six Neurological Reasons Why Horses Excel as Assisted- Therapy Animals”
The biological nature of equine brains makes horses excellent for assisted therapy, whether physical or psychological. This topic explores the effects of equine body language, fear, learning, perception, and executive function on the horse’s unique ability to help human companions. Each is applied to specific therapeutic needs.


1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

Price - £10


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Eventing gold medallists Tom McKewen, Ros Canter, Laura Collett… Interviews and videos of them training Rod.

6 CPD Points

Cost - £247.00

Time - Start January end March 2026

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