The British Horse Society have released the dates below for assessments in the Republic of Ireland for 2018. Assessments are available from Level 1-4 for riding, coaching and care as well for equine tourism and ride safe. These assessments will allow students to earn qualifications towards their chosen BHS Equine Excellence pathways.
Assessment booking checklist:
- In order to book an assessment with the British Horse Society you must be a member. You will require Gold membership which is very valuable for all riders and students to have due to the excellent level of insurance it provides. https://www.bhs.org.uk/membership/join/personal-details
- Next, you will need to review the assessment dates below to determine which dates and venues best suit you
- Once you have done this you can give the Equine Excellence team a call at 0044-2476 840508 to book your assessment.
- Your assessment pack will arrive in the post and will include a skills sheet which must be signed off by a BHSAI or above to allow you to attend your assessment.
Need some professional help?
- At Dunbyrne Equestrian we provide the following services through our BHSI Ross O'Hare which will help you to prepare for your assessments.
- Individual or group assessments to determine where you are versus the level required for BHS assessments
- Individual or group training towards BHS Assessments (Ride Safe and Care / Lunge / Ride / Coach Level 1-4). This is available during the day or in the evenings or at weekends to fit around working hours or busy lifestyles
- Mock assessments for all levels to gain confidence ahead of assessments and to identify areas needing work.
- Sign off of skills to allow students to take BHS assessments.
- Advice on BHS Equine Excellence Pathways and careers
- To enquire or book any of these services please call 0862222440 / 0879244385
BHS Dates 2018 - Republic of Ireland
March 2018
Wednesday 21st March – Slieve Aughty – Ride Safe
Monday 26th March – Clonshire – Ride Safe morning assessment only
Monday 26th march – Clonshire - Stage 1 Care and Ride afternoon assessment only
Tuesday 27th March – Clonshire - Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride
Tuesday 27th March – Kildalton – Stage 3
Wednesday 28th March – Kildalton – Stage 2 Teach
April 2018
Friday 6th April – Claremorris – Ride Safe
Tuesday 10th April – Brennanstown - Stage 1 Care and Ride
Tuesday 10th April – Calliaghstown – Ride Safe
Wednesday 11th April – Brennanstown - Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride
Thursday 12th April – Brennanstown - Stage 3 Care, Lunge and Ride
Friday 13th April – Brennanstown – Stage 2 Teach
Friday 13th April – Calliaghstown - Equine Tourism, Ride Leader Level 2 & Level 3 only
May 2018:
Tuesday 1st May – Calliaghstown – Stage 1 Care and Ride
Wednesday 2nd May – Calliaghstown – Stage 2 Care, Lunge, ride
Thursday 3rd May – Calliaghstown – Stage 2 Teach
Friday 4th May – Stage 3 Care, Lunge, Ride
Thursday 10th May – Danville Farm - Equine Tourism, Ride Leader Level 2 & Level 3 only
Wednesday 16th May – Slieve Aughty – Ride Safe
Tuesday 29th May – Clonshire - Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride
Wednesday 30th May – Clonshire – Stage 2 Teach
Thursday 31st May – Clonshire – Stage 3 Care, lunge, teach
June 2018:
Friday 8th June – Grennan College – Stage 2 Teach
Wednesday 13th June – Clonshire – Stage 3 Care, lunge, ride
Tuesday 19th June – Brennanstown – Stage 1 Care, lunge, ride
Wednesday 20th June – Brennanstown – Stage 2 Care, lunge, ride
Thursday 21st June – Brennanstown – Stage 3 Care, lunge, ride
Friday 22nd June – Brennanstown – Stage 2 Teach
September 2018
Tuesday 4th September – Stage 2 Care, lunge, ride
Wednesday 5th September – Stage 3 Care, :Lunge and Ride
Thursday 6th September – Stage 2 Teach
Friday 7th September – Stage 3 Teach
Tuesday 25th September – Calliaghstown - Stage 1 Care and Ride
Wednesday 26th September – Calliaghstown - Stage 2 Care, Lunge and Ride
Thursday 27th September – Calliaghstown - Stage 2 Teach
Friday 28th September – Calliaghstown - Stage 3 Care, Lunge, Ride
October 2018
Wednesday 3rd October – Slieve Aughty - Equine Tourism, Ride Leader Level 2 & Level 3 only
Tuesday 16th October - Stage 4 Care and Management, Lunge and Ride
Wednesday 17th October – Stage 4 Teach