BHSQ Level 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship

BHS Qualifications (BHSQ) is an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, SQA Accreditation in Scotland, Qualifications Wales (QW) and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. BHSQ works in partnership with a variety of organisations to develop and award qualifications for the equestrian industry. This ensures BHSQ qualifications are fit for purpose for the sector.

As the awarding organisation, BHSQ is responsible for the processes through which learners seek and obtain certification for their achievements. BHSQ is responsible for verifying that assessment practice in approved centres is conducted systematically, effectively, securely and to national standards specified within the qualification.

The British Horse Society (BHS) is approved as a centre to deliver qualifications regulated by BHSQ. BHSQ and the BHS developed these qualifications in line with feedback received from extensive industry consultation.

Learners taking BHSQ Level 3 (Stage 3) qualifications will either be seeking employment in the industry or will already be employed with a desire to progress their career by advancing their skills and knowledge. It is essential that these qualifications meet the needs of employers and learners. To satisfy these requirements, the qualifications have been developed in collaboration with employers, colleges, coaches, students, and expert groups.

• Riding School coach working with individuals and groups
• BHS Approved Centre coach working with individuals and groups
• Freelance coach working with individuals on their own horses
• Discipline specific coach
• Riding and stable management coach for clubs such as British Riding Clubs and Pony Club

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• 18+ years (you can take Unit 1: Stage 3 Care, Unit 2: Stage 3 Lunge, Unit 3: Stage 3 Ride Dressage and Unit 4: Stage 3 Ride Jump at 16 years)
• Anyone aspiring to become a freelance coach
• Anyone looking to become a BHS Accredited Professional Coach 

We recognise those following a career in Complete Horsemanship may wish to focus their riding in dressage or jumping. We are pleased to be able to certify the Coach in Complete Horsemanship Pathway to those only taking jump or dressage awards as a BHSQ Level 3 Coach - Dressage Ride (Stage 3)/BHSQ Level 3 Coach - Jump Ride (Stage 3).

• A Level 3 Coach - Dressage Ride (Stage 3) will certify those who take the dressage only option at Stage 3 Ride (Unit 3: Stage 3 Ride Dressage)
• A Level 3 Coach - Jump Ride (Stage 3) will certify those who take the jump only option at Stage 3 Ride (Unit 4: Stage 3 Ride Jump)