Accredited Professionals Hub

All Accredited Professional Coaches and Grooms must have insurance cover for the activities they undertake. Please refer to this page for information about your SEIB insurance cover, including your policy document.  If you have chosen to take out your own insurance policy you must ensure you have the level of cover detailed on this page.

Please refer to the information provided on this page regarding the requirements for DBS, the PVG scheme and Access NI checks relevant to your nation. Details on how to apply are provided.

At the BHS we have a legal and moral duty of care to protect all children and young adults involved in horse activities. We require safeguarding training for Accredited Professionals to be refreshed every three years.

The British Horse Society First Aid courses are an essential course for anyone handling and riding horses, providing practical guidance on first aid procedures should you be at the scene of an accident.

The APC Code of Conduct is built on the principles of integrity, honesty, fair play and respect and has the welfare of the horse and participant at the centre of all activities. Please find the APC Code of Conduct and other policies to adhere to on this page. We have also provided guidance documents and useful forms relative to your role in industry. Please also find contact details for organisations that can provide support for you or anyone you know who may be struggling with their mental health.

All self-employed professionals and businesses must adhere to Data protection regulations. We have provided information, guidance documents, templates and useful forms for you to use as required on this page. 

Our world-leading BHS Career Pathways offer participants the opportunity to progress their career and learn practical, real-world skills within a structured platform. Find the resources you need to deliver these programmes.

The BHS encourages our Accredited Professionals to undertake further qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD) to enhance your skills and knowledge. Our APCs are required to complete six CPD points annually. 

The British Horse Society Risk Awareness for Equestrians course is an essential course for anyone working with horses and/or coaching riders. Providing practical advice and tips to safeguard the health and safety of yourself, clients, the horses and anyone else that may be involved.

The British Horse Society’s Mental Health First Actions Course is a valuable course to provide coaches with the skills required to recognise the signs when someone’s mental health is declining, be able to offer advice and support and take action to help individuals when in need.

Find out more about the benefits available to you as an Accredited Professional Coach. 

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The BHS Career Transition Fund is designed to support individuals, who have obtained BHS Stage 1 (or equivalent), to train for BHS qualifications at Stage 2 and Stage 3. Funding vouchers will be awarded to the individual who can then redeem the voucher against the cost of training which is delivered by a BHS Approved Centre or a BHS Accredited Professional Coach. The Centre or APC will then claim the monetary value of the vouchers direct from the BHS.

Find all the resources you need to deliver our Pony Stars Junior Challenge Awards and help children discover, develop and nurture their love for ponies and the outdoors.

Useful resources to help you deliver our Challenge Awards and Ride Safe award.

Find all the resources you need to deliver the Horse Explorer Leadership Awards and Horse Explorer core awards.