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We continue to accredit many virtual CPD and encourage you to access as much CPD as possible for your own development, we also accredit many face-to-face CPD courses so that you can connect with local coaches.
View our CPD dates below.
We encourage you to continue to learn and develop your skills through further qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD). If you are a BHS APC, six points of CPD are required annually from 1st January - 31st December. CPD can cover a range of topics such as supporting the horse and rider to developing your communication, leadership, self-awareness and planning skills. You should endeavour to take responsibility for your CPD by reviewing your skills on a regular basis to highlight areas for development, a mentor or other professional coach could support you with this. We encourage you to attend CPD and training events that will take you out of your comfort zone to broaden your thinking and development.
The BHS and BEF Member Bodies offer a range of CPD and training events to enrich your skills, introduce new concepts, technology and research and encourage networking with your fellow professionals.
To ensure your CPD points are recorded, please fill in this CPD feedback form
For further information on any of the events listed, click on the link below.
Events approved by the BHS for CPD for Accredited Professional Coaches
Online CPD can be used to count towards the required six points of CPD per year. Check the organiser's details for the CPD allowance. Proof of attendance must be received by the APC team.
BHS Risk Awareness for Equestrians
Online course, numerous dates available. Free for Accredited Professionals - email accreditedprofessionals@bhs.org.uk to book your free space.
Counts as 3 CPD points.
BHS Mental Health First Actions
This fantastic new workshop-style 2 day course gives delegates an insightful understanding of mental health and mental health problems
Online course, numerous dates available
Counts as 6 CPD points
Standard price = £250. APC price = £150
To book please call 02476 840565
Online CPD accessible any time and date. £30
Counts as 3 points CPD - certificate must be provided to APC team.
Improve your Self Confidence as a Coach - Evergreen Coaching
Online CPD accessible any time and date.
Counts as 2 CPD Points - certificate must be provided to APC team.
Are you looking to get the most out of your riding or coaching? If so then the BHS Masters’ Series is a must watch. The series consists of four innovative Masterclasses from the very best in the equestrian world with the final programme in the series being a discussion with the coaches.
Each Episode counts as 1 CPD point - booking confirmation must provided to the APC Team for it to be recorded.
CPD certificates for each individual course must be sent to the APC Team
An Introduction to Equine Nutrition with Rosa Verwijs MSc FHEA CHBC - 2 CPD points
Understand Equine Body Language with Justine Harrison CHBC - 2 CPD Points
Understand Horse Behaviour with Justine Harrison CHBC - 2 CPD Points
An Introduction to Training Horses with Food with Trudi Dempsey CHBC- 1 CPD Point
Horses Behaving Badly? With Lauren Fraser MSc CHBC - 1 CPD Point
Online CPD accessible any time and date.
Counts as 2 CPD Points - certificate must be provided to APC team.
APC discount code which takes 10% off the purchase price = BHS10
How to manage your horses and the land that they live on in a more sustainable way. Learn about grazing, grazing management, how to maximise safer grass production, reduce mud/dust weeks etc, increase biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Discount code which takes 20% off the purchase price = BHSDISCOUNT20PERCENT
Online CPD accessible any time and date.
Counts as 2 CPD Points - certificate must be provided to APC team.
Autism, Sport and Physical Activity Module with National Autistic Society
Recognising and understanding the key areas of difficulty experienced by both the participants and the session leaders is vital to providing effective support.
1 CPD Point
27 January 2022 - Stage 4/5 Horse Appraisals Lunge, Long Reining, Ridden Dressage, SJ & Sim XC- with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
This session will give you a plan for appraisal of the horse prior to, lungeing, long reining, riding, and then, a logically progressive routine that will reflect the strengths and weaknesses/level of education shown in its way of going. Then we will discuss the type of feedback required and identifying a plan of work to facilitate an improvement.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
7 - 8:30pm
1 CPD Point
31 January 2022 - Bitless Bridle Transition - a Behavioral Consideration
7-9pm (1 CPD Point)
31 January 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
1 February 2022 - Stage 4 Coach Lesson Plans x 2 linked sessions (Dressage and Lunge) - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
To ensure you deliver a relevant, logically progressive and beneficial training session, it is essential you show awareness of certain key stages. You must have a structured flexible plan that will result in an improvement in the riders influence, knowledge and understanding, and, the horses way of going. This is one of two sessions. This session will cover the Dressage and Lunge lessons
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
2 February 2022 - Stage 4 Business Management Presentation Session 1 of 4 - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Covering the essential knowledge, planning, rates, insurance, contracts, pensions, staffing, NMW, self-employment versus employment, SSP, maternity pay, accounts, ICO license. Overheads in detail to ensure realistic pricing.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
3 February 2022 - BHSI Stage 5 Business Management Presentation - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
The presentation will cover; the essential knowledge, legislation, legally required policies, VAT, planning, business rates, insurance, employment contracts, staff appraisals, business plans, development and sustainability, strategic plans, carbon footprint, bio security.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
7 February 2022 - The Scales of Training, Scales Four - Six
7pm - 8pm (1 CPD Point)
7 February 2022 - The Fundamentals of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
2 CPD Points
7 February 2022 - Sport Psychology Workshop
7pm - 9pm (2 CPD Points)
7 February 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
7 February 2022 - The Pony Club Coaching Conference
Empowering Coaches to Build Partnerships
2 CPD Points
8 February 2022 - Stage 4/5 Veterinary Medicines with Jess Campbell MRCVS - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Covering all groups of drugs in common use, antibiotics, sedatives, anaesthetics, steroids, analgesics, NSAID's, interarticular medications, antispasmodics, respiratory medications, also and Cushing treatments, drugs specific to the breeding industry. Jess is an equine vet, BHSI and has produced and competed horses to advanced level eventing.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
8 February 2022 - Colic Uncovered
1 CPD point
9 February 2022 - Stage 4 Business Models. Session 2 of 4 - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
In this session you work in breakout rooms analysing the business model scenario circulated before the session (as in the assessment) to improve operational profitability.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
10 February 2022 - BHSI Stage 5 Literary Review Unit 2 - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
We will be covering the requirements of this unit and possible subject matter, then, the steps to research, critically analyse, draw conclusions and prepare a presentation. Work will be done as groups in breakout rooms gathering and discussing evidence on a given subject
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
15 February 2022 - Equestrian Goal Setting – the good, the bad, the alternative
7-9pm (1 CPD Point)
16 February 2022 - PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) an online talk with Laura Trigg BVSc Cert AVP(EP) MRCVS
Online lecture all about PSSM - types, signs and symptoms, testing, management and treatment
1 CPD Point
17 February 2022 - Headshaking in Horses
6pm - 8pm
2 CPD Points
21 February 2022 - Coaching the Mind with Sandra Edwards
1 CPD Point
21 February 2022 - Social Media, Creating Effective Content and Staying Safe
1 CPD Point
21 February 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
22 February 2022 - Stage 4 Coaching Lesson Plans 2 linked sessions SJ & Sim XC - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
23 February 2022 - Stage 4 Business Management Interpersonal Skills Session 3 of 4 - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
This learning outcome purely assesses your interpersonal skills, your body language, eye contact, active listening skills, negotiation and decision-making skills. Are you articulate and forthcoming and able to deliver a reasoned argument? The session is a series of group debates around a given subjects, feedback is given on your present competences and areas for development
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
25 February 2022 - BHSI Stage 5 Major Incident Presentation Unit 4 - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
We will be covering; the requirements of the unit, threats to a business/major incidents, the necessity for forward planning and having protocols in place, then, working in groups in breakout rooms formulating a structured plan for dealing with a sample incident and all contingencies related to it. Then how to prepare your presentation
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
28 February 2022 - Fundamentals of Dyslexia Training
2 CPD Points
1 March 2022 - The Scales of Training with Carole Broad FBHS
2 CPD Points
2 March 2022 - Stage 4 Business Management Grassland Presentation. Session 4 of 4 - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
A "Grassland" presentation will be delivered on the essential knowledge required, then a group discussion around a set grassland scenario (as in the assessments) that is circulated prior to the session.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
3 March 2022 - Stage 4/5 Diagnostic Techniques - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
When and why the vet may use, endoscopy, gastroscopy, arthroscopy, radiography, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, scintigraphy. Procedures such as, airway surgery, sarcoid removal, IRAP, PRP, shockwave therapy.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
7 March 2022 - Dealing with Difficult Conversations
CPD topic for coaches and yard managers. As a coach or manager in the equestrian world, we often face difficult conversations that need to be handled sensitively yet firmly
7 - 9pm
2 CPD Points
7 March 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
8 March 2022 - Stage 4/5 Training Modern Saddlery Boots and Studs - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Covering research into saddle fit, the impact on design, ergonomic girths, comfort bridles. The fit and use of a range of gadgets, the advantages and disadvantages, what is research endorsed.
Research backed evidence of the advantages and disadvantages of boots and bandages for a range of disciplines. The variety of studs available and the impact on the limb.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
10 March 2022 - Stages Trg "Lets Talk Dressage" - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Covering the basic qualities we are trying to establish in our horses way of going. Having realistic expectations. The "training scale" as a framework for progression and evaluation tool. How and when to introduce Lateral work, the benefits and common issues.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
15 March 2022 - Stage 4/5 Training Bits and Biting - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
We will be covering the fit and action of the various groups of bits. The anatomy of the horses mouth and how this influences bit choice. How bit shape can; improve the amount of room for the horses tongue, enable the bit to act more gently or severely. Research identifying issues with poll pressure, temporomandibular joint discomfort, trigeminal nerve discomfort et cetera. How various bits act, and how a horse may show his discomfort, and, the action of some of the new ergonomically shaped bits.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
17 March 2022 - Stages Training "Lets Talk Show Jumping"- with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Understanding how horses jump, having realistic expectations, developing horses technique, confidence and strength. Slo Mo evaluation of horses technique, rider influence be it positive or negative? the importance of horses straightness on approach, over a fence and on departure, related distances, doglegs, gymnastic exercises to improve horse and rider.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
17 February 2022 - Headshaking in Horses- with Veronica Roberts
6pm - 8pm (2 CPD Points)
21 March 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
22 March 2021 - Stage 4/5 Equine Nutrition - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Easy to remember exercises for estimating horses bodyweight and energy requirements. The role of food groups, ratios, bodyweight, energy requirements, young horses, competition horses, infoal mares and veterans. Awareness of NOPS when feeding competition horses, managing horses with feed related issues, EMS, rhabdomyolysis, ulcers et cetera.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
23 March 2022 - Coaching Theory for Stage 4 Assessments (Part 1 of 2, next is on 6 April)
Both parts must be completed to gain 3 CPD Points
8:30pm
24 March 2022 - Stages Training "Lets Talk XC" - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
The importance of confidence! When and how do we introduce solid fences.
How d to negotiate fences on angles, corners, water, ditches, skinnies, banks, boundry fences, linked fences, jumping uphill/downhill. Awareness of lines of approaching departure, gymnastic and line exercises.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
29 March 2022 - Stage 4/5 The Physiological Effects of Fittening - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
What are we aiming to achieve? Covering how the horses body adapts physiologically to enable the horse to cope with the rigour of competition? Discussing, strength or stamina, aerobic or anaerobic muscle metabolism, long slow distance, exercises v work, interval training, fast work, tapering.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
31 March 2022 - BHS Stage 4/5 Training Breeding - with Sarah Simpson BHS Accredited Professional Performance Coach BHSI
Evaluation of the broodmare, handling during covering, scanning, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, care prior to, during and after foaling, orphan falls, lost foals. Care of the foal, how modern science helps.
Counts as 2 CPD Points. 7-9pm
To book visit, https://woodlandstraining.co.uk/
4 April 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
6 April 2022 - Coaching Theory for Stage 4 Assessments (Part 2 of 2)
Both parts must be completed to gain 3 CPD Points
8:30pm
25 April 2022 - Pony Club, Course Building for Coaches
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 CPD Points)
22 February 2022 - British Eventing - Through the designers eye
Working with two of the country’s leading cross country course designers Eric Winter and Helen West we look at modern day course design
Vale View Equestrian Centre, LE14 3LX
3 CPD Points
4 April 2022 - World Class Basics: Are you moving forward or being left behind? with Jo Winfield FBHS and Dee So’oialo of Dynamic Sports Performance
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre, NG25 0QQ
6 CPD Points
26 June 2022 - Eventing Focus Educational Training with Jo Winfield FBHS
Eland Lodge Equestrian, DE6 5HD
6 CPD Points
15 November 2022 - Looking at the Latest Tack and Equipment with Jo Winfield FBHS
Harley Equestrian, NN11 3RG
6 CPD Points
22 January 2022 - Equestrian Fitness Camp
Discussing Rider Mindset, Nutrition, Recovery and Exercise
3 CPD Points
20 April 2022 - Stage 4 Coaching Training Day with Jo Winfield FBHS
Forest Edge Arena, PE37 8AS
6 CPD Points
30 May 2022 - Stage 4 Coaching Training Day with Jo Winfield FBHS
Thurleigh Equestrian Centre, MK44 2DP
6 CD Points
Please check back for updates.
25th February 2022 - Pony Club Standard Setting Day with Sarah MacDonald FBHS & Amanda Moseley Webbe Performance Coach BHSI
This course is open to those who train C+ and above as well as PC assessors. The aim of the session will be to show the progression from C+ to A.
Merrist Wood, Surrey
3 CPD Points
28 February 2022 - An evening with International 5* Event Rider Harry Meade
Hadlow College, Kent
3 CPD Points
11 March 2022 - Polework Exercises to Improve Flatwork and Inspire Riders with Sarah MacDonald FBHS
Wellington Riding, Hampshire
3 CPD Points
3 May 2022 - Stage 4 Coaching Training Day with Jo Winfield
Thurleigh Equestrian, MK44 2DP
12 June 2022 - BE Educational Training Day
Ideal for anyone looking to improve their eventing knowledge, whether as a grassroots coach, owner or rider
BCA Horse Trials, Berkshire
6 CPD Points
11 July 2022 - Tack and Training Aids
For anyone looking to improve their depth of knowledge on tack and training aids - coaches, trainers, students and horse owners/riders
10am - 4pm (6 CPD Points)
22 September 2022 - Racing Educational Training Day
The day is specifically aimed for those looking at or studying for BHS Stage 4 or Stage 5 or Pony Club A/AH exams, and is also suitable for Coaches who are preparing candidates for assessment, plus anyone who wants to simply develop their knowledge
Lambourn, RG17 8QP
6 CPD Points
Please check back for updates.
Please check back for updates.
12 February 2022 - Coaching Dressage with Patrick Print FBHS
Sandyflat Stables, Glasgow
3 CPD Points
14 April 2022 - Horses Inside Out Lecture Demo
Learn how the horse moves and how we should train them to avoid injury and lameness
Netherton Equestrian, Perth, PH2 9NF
2 CPD Points
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24 February 2022 - Getting the best out of Horse and Rider
Duchy College, Callington, PL17 8PB
9:30am -4pm (full days attendance = 3 CPD Points)
To book contact echPonyClub@gmail.com
15th March 2022 - Flat Work Exercises to Improve Jumping Technique with Paul Tapner
The Unicorn Equestrian Centre, GL54 1JZ
2 CPD Points
4 April 2022 - Arena Cross Country with Paul Tapner
For anyone coaching or riding arena cross-country. Badminton winner Paul Tapner will take us through course design and use of the arena, fence types, coaching skills for cross-country and more
Wickstead HorsePlay, Wiltshire
9:30am -4pm (6 CPD Points)
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Please check back for updates.
Details being finalised at the moment and will appear on the website and Facebook pages once confirmed, or you can register your interest to any of the events listed below by emailing: andrea.jackman@bhs.org.uk
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4 February 2022 - BHSI and Stage 4 Care Training Day
National Horseracing College, The Stables, Great North Road, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0HN
9am - 4pm (6 CPD Points)
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