BHS South West

19/06/2026

💻🐴 Join Us Online for Clean Sport for All 🐴💻

📅 Wednesday 24 June
⏰ 7:00–8:00pm
📍 Online – join from anywhere!

No travelling, no parking, no need to leave the yard—simply log in from the comfort of your home and hear from Sandra Hill, Equine Anti-Doping Programme Manager at British Equestrian, as she explores why clean sport matters and how equine anti-doping helps protect both horse welfare and fair competition.

🐎 Whether you're a competitor, horse owner, coach, groom, or support someone who competes, this is an important topic for anyone involved in equestrian sport.

💚 Learn how we can all play a part in upholding integrity, fairness, and respect for every horse.

🎥 Can't join us live? You can purchase the recording and watch whenever it suits you.

⭐ Attending live? You'll receive access to the recording at no extra cost, so you can revisit the session whenever you need to.

👉 Book your place today: https://buytickets.at/bhsaccess/2234982

18/06/2026

🏇 Flatwork Clinic with Tracy Bye 🏇

Looking to improve your position, balance and harmony with your horse?

Join BHS Stage 3 Coach Tracy Bye from Rider Symmetry for a friendly flatwork clinic focused on helping riders make small changes that can have a big impact in the saddle.

🐴 Private lessons available
👯 Semi-private lessons may be possible with a friend – contact Julie on 07808 141009 to discuss

Tracy combines her coaching experience with specialist knowledge in horse and rider biomechanics, helping riders better understand their posture, balance and influence on their horse.

🎟️ Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

👉 Book now: https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-sjagl-20260704100000

18/06/2026

📢 We still have plenty of spaces available for both the Cornwall and Devon events 📢

🌱 Do you own or manage land for horses or ponies?

Join us this weekend for our Equine Land Management Workshops and discover practical ways to improve your grazing, support horse health, and make your land work harder for you.

Whether you're interested in track systems, tackling muddy gateways, improving pasture management, or simply learning from other horse owners, these events are packed with useful, real-world advice.

Healthy land = healthier horses.

Spaces are limited, so book your place today! 🐴🌿

🐴 Could your land be working better for your horses?

Join us in Cornwall or Devon for an interactive Equine Land Management Workshop and discover practical ways to improve horse welfare, grazing management, soil health, drainage and land resilience.

Whether you're a horse owner, yard manager or landowner, you'll leave with achievable ideas to tackle common challenges such as:
✔️ Mud and poor drainage
✔️ Soil compaction
✔️ Overgrazing
✔️ Laminitis risk
✔️ Creating movement-friendly grazing systems

Through presentations, discussion and group activities, we'll explore how small changes to land management can create healthier environments for horses while delivering wider environmental benefits.

📍 Cornwall
🗓 Saturday 20 June 2026
⏰ 1:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Mevagissey Activity Centre, PL26 6SA
Book: https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s85m7-20260620130000

📍 Devon
🗓 Sunday 21 June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Budleigh Salterton Riding School, EX9 7AS
Book: https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-sd9xt-20260621093000

🎟️ Ticket - various prices
Book Here: https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest

Approved for 4 CPD points

Delivered as part of the Equine Centric Land Management Programme, funded by the Environment Agency and delivered in partnership with Westcountry Rivers Trust, Switch Equine and the British Horse Society.

17/06/2026

⭐Celebrating our coaches⭐

🏆Our BHS Education Awards are given to Approved Centre coaches, Changing Lives Through Horses coaches and freelance coaches for those who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training.

Do you know someone who champions equestrian education? Why not nominate them for a BHS Education Award?

Learn more about our awards and nominate someone here: 👇🔗
http://bit.ly/41XAJvY

17/06/2026

📣 Calling all riders in the Huntworth/Bridgwater area - we need your comments please 📣

We have been notified that National Highways are planning to repair/refurbish the big M5 viaduct that spans the River Parrett and Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. The chances are that the works, scaffolding or even temporary closures may cause disruption to the roads and public rights of way under the bridge in that area and perhaps for quite a long time.

We have been asked to find out if you ride 🏇, walk 🚶‍➡️ or cycle 🚴 in this area so that we can feedback to NH and hopefully keep any disruption to a minimum.

Please comment in the original post or email [email protected]

🙏 Thank you

15/06/2026

BHS South West Stages CPD Dates 2026 🐴📚

Ready to progress through your BHS qualifications or gain valuable CPD? Check out our upcoming training opportunities across the South West:

⭐ Stage 3 Coaching & Care Training ⭐
📍 Dorset – RAC Saddle Club, Bovington
📅 18 June 2026
🔗 https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-sbg9f-20260618093000

⭐ Stages 4 & 5 Ride, Lunge & Long Reining⭐
📍 Gloucestershire – Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester
📅 6 July 2026
🔗 https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s2g9d-20260706091500

⭐Stage 3 Coach Training⭐
📍 Somerset – Bridgwater & Taunton College, Cannington Campus
📅 7 July 2026 (rescheduled from 8 July)
🔗 https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s76rf-20260707120000

⭐Stage 4 & BHSI Training⭐
📍 Bristol – Avon Riding Centre
📅 6 September 2026
🔗 https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-sr417-20260906090000

⭐Stage 4 & 5 Ride, Lunge & Long Reining⭐
📍 Gloucestershire – Talland School of Equitation, Cirencester
📅 21 September 2026
🔗 https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-sozqa-20260921211500

🌟 Develop your coaching, riding and horse care knowledge with expert trainers and gain valuable CPD towards your professional development.

📲 Book your place today!

14/06/2026

⭐Meet Your Coach: Sarah Spencer-Williams FBHS ⭐

Sarah is a Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS) — the highest and most prestigious coaching qualification within the BHS, recognising exceptional knowledge, experience, and contribution to equestrian training.

With a lifelong career in the industry, Sarah has:

✅Produced and evented horses up to 3*
✅Experience coaching all ages and abilities
✅Acted as a BHS Chief Assessor and examiner
✅Delivered training and CPD nationally

Sarah is particularly known for her clear, supportive coaching style, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on rider confidence, correct foundations, and horse welfare.

Book onto our BHS Stage 4 & BHSI Ride, Lunge, Long Rein Training with Sarah to learn from one of the best!

https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s2g9d-20260706091500

13/06/2026

🏇 Cross Country Training to Build Confidence and Capability | Gloucestershire

Looking to build confidence over cross-country fences in a supportive and encouraging environment? Join us at ACE Cross Country for a fun and friendly clinic suitable for riders of all ages and abilities.

🌟 What to expect
✔ Small groups of no more than four riders
✔ Individual coaching and plenty of riding time
✔ Fences from 40cm to 90cm, with a few 100cm options available
✔ Water complexes, ditches, banks, skinnies, shoulder brush and more
✔ A welcoming atmosphere focused on building confidence and developing skills

👩‍🏫 Your Coach
The day will be led by Tiffany Rix (BHS Senior Coach / UKCC Level 3 Coach), an experienced and highly regarded coach who enjoys helping riders achieve their goals and strengthen partnerships with their horses.

📸 Happy Hoof Pics will be attending, offering professional action photographs

📍 ACE Cross Country, Twyning, Tewkesbury, GL20 6DA
🗓 Sunday 21 June

⏰ Session Times:
• 10:00am – 40cm–50cm
• 11:00am – 60cm–70cm
• 12:00pm – 80cm–90cm (with a few 100cm options available)

💷 £45 per rider

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Book your place here:
https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s6bj2-20260621100000

12/06/2026

📢 BHS Stage 3 Coaching & Care Training (CPD) | Dorset

Are you working towards your BHS Stage 3 qualification or keen to gain a better understanding of what the assessment involves?

Led by Danny Anholt FBHS, BHS Assessor, the day will cover both the coaching and care elements of the qualification:

🕙 Morning Session | 10:00am – 1:00pm
BHS Stage 3 Coaching
✔ Lesson planning
✔ Risk assessments
✔ Coaching sessions and delivery

🕜 Afternoon Session | 1:30pm – 4:00pm
BHS Stage 3 Care
✔ Theory requirements
✔ Practical assessment elements

📍 RAC Saddle Club, BH20 6JA
🗓 Thursday 18 June 2026 | 9:30am – 4:00pm

Attend either session or make the most of the full day:
💷 £50 per session
💷 £90 for both sessions

🎓 This training day counts as 6 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.

Book your place here:
https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-sbg9f-20260618093000

11/06/2026

📢 RESCHEDULED – BHS Stage 3 Coach Training (CPD) | Somerset

Join us on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at Cannington Equestrian Centre for an engaging and supportive training day designed to help coaches feel confident and fully prepared for the BHS Stage 3 Coach Assessment.

Led by FBHS Danny Anholt, the afternoon will cover:
✅ Risk assessing coaching sessions
✅ Effective lesson planning
✅ Teaching the two required disciplines
✅ Reflecting on and developing your coaching practice

Working with enthusiastic riders and wonderful school horses, you'll have the opportunity to teach in a relaxed environment and receive constructive, personalised feedback. Participants can choose to teach, observe, or do a combination of both – every perspective offers valuable learning.

📍 Bridgwater & Taunton College – Cannington Campus, TA5 2LS
🗓 Tuesday 7 July 2026 | 12:00pm – 4:30pm
🎓 Counts as 4 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches

Spaces are limited – book your place today:
https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s76rf-20260707120000