Course Overview
Develop your coaching skills and confidence with this practical course designed for those working towards the BHS Stage 2 Coach qualification. Combining theory and hands-on coaching experience, the course focuses on planning and delivering effective sessions, developing communication skills, and understanding the standards expected of a Stage 2 Coach.
- You have achieved your BHS Stage 2 assessment and are ready to take the next step towards becoming a coach.
- You are passionate about helping riders develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of horse riding.
- You want to learn how to coach both children and adults using effective, rider-focused techniques.
- You are looking to broaden your equestrian knowledge and open up exciting opportunities within the coaching pathway
This interactive and practical course is designed to help you develop the skills required to become an effective and confident riding coach. You’ll explore the key principles of coaching and learn how to create enjoyable, safe and progressive lessons for a variety of riders.
Throughout the course, you will:
- Develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Stage 2 Coach, including duty of care, rider and horse welfare, safeguarding and professional conduct.
- Learn how to identify and respond to the needs of different riders, including children, adults and those with varying experience levels.
- Explore how riders learn and develop skills, helping you adapt your coaching style to support confidence, motivation and progression.
- Gain experience in planning and delivering engaging coaching sessions that are appropriate for both horse and rider.
- Build your knowledge of coaching flatwork, jumping up to 75cm, lead rein and lunge sessions, using effective communication and feedback techniques.
- Learn how to assess risk, maintain safe coaching environments and make informed decisions that support the welfare of both horse and rider.
- Develop the confidence to observe performance, provide constructive feedback and encourage riders to achieve their goals.
By the end of the course, you’ll have an understanding of the knowledge and practical coaching skills associated with the BHS Stage 2 Coach pathway, helping you build confidence and identify your next steps in developing as a coach.
Learners should have achieved the BHS Stage 2 assessment and have a keen interest in coaching riders.
Benefit from expert guidance and support from one of our experienced BHS qualified instructors throughout the course.
You’ll require a correctly fitted riding hat that meets current safety standards.
Please note that this course is designed to prepare learners for the BHS Stage 2 Coach qualification; however, this course does not include the formal assessment.
