BHS Exams

British Horse Society Examinations

The British Horse Society exams are internationally recognised vocational qualifications which explore candidates’ equitation, coaching and stable management skills. BHS examinations up to and including the BHS Intermediate Instructor’s Certificate are award by Equestrian Qualifications GB Limited, are accredited by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator) and are on the National Qualifications Framework. Please double click on the following link for full information regarding the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualfiications:
http://register.ofqual.gov.uk

To contact The British Horse Society's Examinations department, please call 02476 840508.

EQL awards the following BHS Examinations and Qualifications:

EQL Level 1 Certificate in BHS Riding Horses
EQL Level 1 Certificate in BHS Horse Knowledge and Care

Please double click on the following link for full details, including syllabus, exam dates, fees and how to apply:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/BHS_Examinations_and_Qualifications/Stage_1.aspx

EQL Level 2 Award in BHS Riding Horses Safely on the Public Highway

Please double click on the following link for full details, including syllabus, exam dates, fees and how to apply:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/Riding_and_Road_Safety.aspx

EQL Level 2 Diploma in BHS Riding Horses (including EQL Level 2 Certificate in Riding horses on the Flat)
EQL Level 2 Diploma in BHS Horse Knowledge and Care (including EQL Level 2 Certificate in Horse Care and EQL Level 2 Award in the Principles of Horse Care)

EQL Level 3 Diploma in BHS Riding Horses (including EQL Level 3 Certificate in Riding Horses on the Flat)
EQL Level 3 Diploma in BHS Horse Knowledge and Care (Including EQL Level 3 Certificate in Horse Care and EQL Level 3 Award in the Principles of Horse Care)

EQL Level 3 Certificate in BHS Preliminary Teaching of Horse Riding (including EQL Level 3 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport)

Please double click on the following links for full details, including syllabus, exam dates, fees and how to apply:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/BHS_Examinations_and_Qualifications/PTT.aspx
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EQL BHS Assistant Instructor Certificate (BHSAI)

BHS Stage 4 Horse Knowledge Care and Riding

BHS Intermediate Teaching Test

EQL Level 5 Intermediate Instructor Certificate for The Equine Coach

Please double click on the following link for full details of the elements which need to be achieved in order for this qualification to be awarded:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/BHS_Examinations_and_Qualifications/BHSII.aspx

EQL undertake the administration of the following exams and qualifications on behalf of The British Horse Society:

BHS Stable Manager's Certificate

BHS Senior Equitation and Coaching

BHS Instructor's Certificate (BHSI)

Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS)

BHS Horse Owner's Certificate (Levels 1 -4)

Please double click on the following link for full details of these non-vocational qualifications:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/BHS_Examinations_and_Qualifications/Horse_Owners_Certificate.aspx