BHS Stage Examinations

British Horse Society Stage Examinations are vocational exams designed for persons who wish to either pursue teaching as a career or who simply wish to explore the extent of their equestrian knowledge.  The Stage 1 examination is the first qualification a candidate can achieve and the depth of knowledge and riding requirements progressively increases up to Stage 4.  There are also teaching qualifications that can be taken.  Higher Level BHS qualifications are also available for those who wish to further pursue their equestrian education.

Details regarding the requirements for each level of BHS certification in the form of program syllabi can be found below. (Links open in a new window and require the Adobe Reader.)

• BHS Riding Stage 1 | BHS Stage 1 Horse Knowledge & Care

• BHS Riding Stage 2 | BHS Stage 2 Horse Knowledge & Care

• BHS Preliminary Teaching Test

• BHS Preliminary Teaching Test (BHSPTC)

• BHS Riding Stage 3 | BHS Groom's Certificate (Horse Knowledge & Care)

• BHS Assistant Instructor (BHSAI) / International Instructor Level 1

The following levels of education may be pursued by those who successfully complete the Albion BHS program and wish to further their qualifications.

• BHS Riding Stage 4 | BHS Intermediate Stable Managers

• BHS Intermediate Teaching Test

• BHS Intermediate Instructor (BHSII) / International Instructor Level 2

• BHS Stable Managers | BHS Equitation & Teaching

• BHS Instructor (BHSI) / International Instructor Level 3

• Fellow (FBHS) / International Expert