Welcome to your journey in equine excellence. A career in the equine industry can be very rewarding and lead to extraordinary experiences.

Whatever your career aspirations; caring for horses, riding professionally, leading treks and trails or coaching the next generation, there’s a pathway for you.

This is your record of development and achievements within the BHS Career Pathways.  Combine your passion for horses and progress your career learning practical, real-world skills.

Stages 1-3.

*Please note that the Silver Ride Safe booklets are 10+ £11.50pp | 25+ £11pp | 50+ £10.50pp.

The perfect way to pick and mix the awards your participants want to achieve.

• 1x Award booklet
• 1x Certificate for award chosen

(Please note: You will receive a Ride Safe Guide with the Ride Safe Silver award.).

For further information of what is included in each award go to the Accredited Professional Hub.

Volume 1: A great foundation for any aspiring equestrian providing information and guidance on safe, modern and current practice. Filled with practical knowledge in riding, care and stable management. An essential guide for anyone training towards their BHS Stage 1.

The British Horse Society education system is one of the best and most widely-respected in the world. The Complete Horsemanship series supports anyone wishing to studying qualifications within the BHS Career Pathways. The BHS Career Pathways give each student the opportunity to gain qualifications and awards in their chosen profession. They have been specially developed through extensive consultation with the equine industry to incorporate the latest research and thinking, with current practices and friendly assessment methods.

A self-test and revision aid for candidates working towards the BHS Stage 1 assessment.

This innovative workbook is designed to make revision entertaining yet effective. It allows you to test your knowledge against the requirements of the Stage 1 assessment and contains a wealth of typical questions – with, of course, many model answers.

It is the recommended workbook towards the BHS Stage 1 Complete Horsemanship award.

The British Horse Society education system is one of the best and most widely-respected in the world. The Complete Horsemanship series supports anyone wishing to studying qualifications within the BHS Equine Excellence Pathway. The BHS Equine Excellence Pathway gives each student the opportunity to gain qualifications and awards in their chosen profession. They have been specially developed through extensive consultation with the equine industry to incorporate the latest research and thinking, with current practices and friendly assessment methods.

Melissa Troup BA and BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach in Complete Horsemanship.

Margaret Linington-Payne BA (Ed) is a BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach in Complete Horsemanship and a BHS Assessor.

108 pages | 297 x 210mm Paperback

Volume 2: Aims to develop the skills for aspiring equestrians, building on improving efficiency, depth of knowledge and understanding of equine care and management. Volume 2 introduces lungeing a horse for exercise, with practical riding skills progressing to basic jumping. Includes initial principles for teaching and coaching in the industry.

The British Horse Society education system is one of the best and most widely-respected in the world. The Complete Horsemanship series supports anyone wishing to studying qualifications within the BHS Equine Excellence Pathway. The BHS Equine Excellence Pathway gives each student the opportunity to gain qualifications and awards in their chosen profession. They have been specially developed through extensive consultation with the equine industry to incorporate the latest research and thinking, with current practices and friendly assessment methods.