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Scottish Proprietors
Conference 2014
BHS Qualifications
Jo Winfield FBHS
Director of Education
What we offer
Recreational qualifications
Professional qualifications
Industry requirements
Why take an exam?

Are you interested in
working with horses as
a career?
 Riding for pleasure?
Competing?
 Or other various
activities associated
with horses?
 We have over 1 million
horses in the UK!

BHS Exams will

Improve your knowledge

Develop your skills

Improve your
relationship with horses

Boost your career
Qualifications provide
Employability:
Coaches/instructors
Grooms
Stable staff
Yard managers
Ride leaders
Fun and Education:
Safety
Improving welfare
Advanced skills
How do BHS exams work?
Stage exams have now been unitised giving more
flexibility to candidate
Those who take and pass their complete exam on
the same day will be awarded a Distinction on their
certificate to reflect this achievement
Background
Equestrian Qualifications Limited (EQL)
The awarding body for the majority of equestrian exams
offered by the BHS
Includes BHS Stage exams, UKCC, WBDs and SVQs
Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)
Exams that are on this are able to receive funding
Some comprise of smaller qualifications (Certificates and
Awards) and all can be broken down into units
BHS Examinations
BHS Examinations and qualifications are internationally
recognised
In a recent survey, 96% believe BHS qualifications are
relevant to industry employers and 88% thought that
BHS qualifications would support them in a career, or
career progression, working with horses
Whatever career you choose to follow BHS
qualifications will give you a strong foundation to build
on
* BHS survey carried out in 2011
BHS recreational exams
 Improves your basic knowledge and skills.
 Developed to support the horse owner, parents of horse
owners, enthusiasts and/or recreational rider.
 Simply anybody who has an interest in horses.
• Essential Horse Knowledge Certificate (HOC) – horse care
theory Progressive Riding Tests (PRTs) – horse care and riding
• British Riding Clubs Level One (BRC Level 1) – horse care and
riding
• BHS Stage 1 – horse care and riding
• Riding and Road Safety (R&RS) –for every horse owner
BHS exam structure
• Stages 1, 2, 3 and the PTT (+ UKCC
Level 2) lead to the BHSAI. This
should be the start of your
qualifications, not the end!
• Stage 4 and the ITT (Intermediate
Teaching Test {UKCC Level 3}) lead
to the BHSII (Intermediate
Instructor)
• The Stable Manager’s exam, Senior
Equitation and Senior Coaching
exam lead to the BHS Instructor
qualification
• Finally, the BHS Fellowship
BHS Stage 1
The first step on your
career ladder
Provides basic horse
care skills and
knowledge to
undertake daily,
routine tasks
Offers basic riding skills
to include riding
without stirrups and
work over ground
poles
Will allow you to work
safely, under supervision
Minimum age: 14
BHS Stage 2
Builds on from Stage 1 and introduces show-jumping (up to
2’6”/76cm) and lungeing
Minimum Age: 16
Pre-requisites: BHS Stage 1 or PRTs (1-6 horse care and
equitation) or BET Assistant Ride Leader and R&RS (for Stage
2 riding only)
A successful candidate should be able to work under limited
supervision
Allows entry into, or progression within, employment
BHS Stage 3
Allows progression from BHS Stage 2 and introduces crosscountry riding
Minimum age: 17
Pre-requisites: BHS Stage 2 or BET Ride Leader
A successful candidate should be able to ride a course of
show jumps up to 3’3”/1m and a cross-country course up
to 3’/0.9m and show the ability to work horses in a
suitable outline for their education
You will be able to carry out a range of tasks relating to
horse management and be able to work under minimal
supervision
Preliminary Teaching Test (PTT)
This is the first of the
coaching exams and may
also include the United
Kingdom Coaching
Certificate (UKCC) Level 2*
Minimum age: 18
Pre-requisites: BHS Stage 2
A successful candidate
should be able to teach
under supervision
Includes coaching
individual riders and group
riders for improvement
Once passed, you can join
the BHS Register of
Instructors once additional
requirements are
achieved:
First Aid Certificate
Safeguarding
DBS check
*In conjunction with HorseScotland
BHS Assistant Instructor (BHSAI)
An accumulation of
qualifications and
evidence:
BHS Stage 3 (Care and
Riding)
BHS PTT
Completion of a Coaching
Portfolio
Will allow the holder to
apply for an International
Coaching Passport Level 1
Stage 4
Allows you to work alone and unsupervised
Minimum age: 18 for Riding; 19 for Care
Pre-requisites: BHS Stage 3
You will have a knowledge of how to manage an equestrian
business
You will be expected to ride a variety of horses (young, green,
sharp, idle) and be able to assess their performance up to
Elementary Dressage level
Jumping includes a course of fences (show jumping and crosscountry) up to 3’6”/1.07cm
Intermediate Teaching Test (ITT)
A progression from the PTT, you should be able to teach a
wide variety of clients and training horses
You will also be tested on your business management
knowledge and coaching theory
Minimum age: 19
Pre-requisites: BHSAI or BHS PTT and completed Coaching
Portfolio (or log book)
You will also have the opportunity to register for the UKCC
Level 3 Coaching Certificate
BHS Intermediate Instructor (BHSII)
An accumulation of exams:
BHS ITT
Stage 4 (Care and Riding)
PLUS a current First Aid certificate
Will allow the holder to apply for an International
Coaching Passport Level 2
BHS Instructor (BHSI)
An accumulation of
three exams:
Senior Equitation
Senior Coaching
Stable Manager’s
You will be able to train
horses and riders to a
Stage 4 standard
Holders of this
qualification can apply for
an International Coaching
Passport Level 3
Fellowship (FBHS)
The highest teaching
qualification within the
BHS system
General Fellowship
(dressage and jumping)
Specialist Fellowship
(Dressage,
Showjumping or
Eventing)
Assessed by CV application
and then successful
applicants will be invited to
a two-day exam
Holders of this
qualification can apply for
an International Coaching
Passport – International
Expert
Direct Entry
Do you hold non-BHS qualifications? You may be
able to enter at Stage 2 or above.
The BHS accept Pony Club Tests (B and above),
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish
Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Work Based
Diplomas (WBDs) (at Level 2 or above)
Call the office for further details
Good luck with your chosen exam
If you need any help or advice please do not hesitate
to contact us
visit our website: www.bhs.org.uk

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