British Horse Society Stage 2 Coach Training (Short courses and Adult Learning, Level 1)
- Pibwrlwyd Campus
This course is designed to prepare learners for the British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 ‘Foundation Coach’ examination.
The course will develop your knowledge and understanding in delivering a lesson including both flatwork and jumping. Flatwork will show an understanding of working with small groups of riders in walk, trot and canter working on balance and riding position, which may include work both with and without stirrups. You will also gain skills for delivering practical stable management sessions covering routine activities such as putting on a bridle, rug or grooming. You will understand coaching principles, how riders progress, how to introduce new subject matter and how to deal with problems.
The course will be undertaken at the Coleg Sir Gar BHS Approved Training Centre. The practical sessions will be delivered on the yard and the course will also include both theory lessons at the College as well as theory modules as guided online learning.
Please note - this course is a training opportunity only and does not include the BHS Stage 2 Coach qualification. Candidates will be required to book the assessment themselves with the British Horse Society.
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- Part time
- English
£390
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- Guided online learning, access to resources and support
- Completion of your Skills Record
- The course will last for 10 weeks with one 3 hour session per week at the college.
- A supportive learning environment
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a coach
- Understand rider needs
- Be able to coach safely
- Be able to demonstrate lesson management skills
- Be able to coach a lead rein lesson
- Be able to coach a lunge lesson
- Be able to coach an integrated flatwork and jumping group lesson
- Be able to coach a practical stable management lesson
- Be able to plan for professional development
- Training and preparation in order to undertake the BHS Stage 2 coach assessment which will provide the candidate with certification of the foundation skills to work in the industry as an assistant coach
- BHS Stage 2 coach is the first step on the coaching ladder to becoming a BHS Coach in Complete Horsemanship
- There is an increasing demand for people with good practical skills to work in stable yards, stud work and racing, amongst other disciplines and areas.
There is no formal assessment with this course.
Learners must be over 17 years old and hold a current BHS Gold membership
A suitable and relevant equine background and experience working with and handling horses is necessary and a reference from a suitably qualified or experienced person may be asked for.
Learners must have successfully achieved the BHS Stage 2 Care & Ride assessment in order to take this course and applicants must be able to provide evidence of the Stage 2 Certificate.
In some cases, a Recognition of Prior Certified Learning can mean that applicants may be eligible for direct entry to assessments of BHS Stage 2 level and above and therefore be eligible for this training course - see the British Horse Society website for further information or contact Coleg Sir Gar Admissions.
- There is a course fee of £390
- Learners are required to provide their own equipment, including suitable yard boots, a hat to current industry standards and gloves for working around the horses and equipment.