BHS Stages = Instructor ... Racing School ...

[spannah91]

hey, im tied between the BHS stages (am i right in thinking that all three BHS stages make u a qualified instructor?? ) and going to Newmarket Racing School ... tha stages i can do at Hartpury College for 18 weeks or stage one at my riding school ... tha racing school takes 9 weeks + 1 year work experience and then you are a qualified stable lass ... i really cant make my mind up as i would really enjoy both! lol ... i have dreams of opening my own riding centre when i am older and qualified but i mean, come on :o lol ... i hardly know anything about racing but i really enjoy it and would love to be involved with tha racing atmosphere, but im worried ill be doin it for nothing and could be a dead-end for me ... if anyone has any comments for me about tha ads and disads i be very grateful :D:D

Spannah xx

[jovi_y2k2]

you need to do BHS stage 1, ride and road safety test, stage 2, PTT (preliminary teaching test) and stage 3 then you will be an BHSAI instructor.
you can then take further teaching exams

[spannah91]

oh wiked, thanks

so u can do all that at 16 ??? and how would u get hold of information about them? ( BHS webby?? )

Spannah xx

[jovi_y2k2]

yeah the website is http://www.bhs.org.uk

i think you may need to be 17 or 18 to take some of the exams

[spannah91]

Thanks jovi_y2k2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spannah xx

[eml]

You are unlikely to do Stages 1-3 in 18 weeks unless you are already at Stage 3 level. What does your current RS say? You cannot finish the AI exams until at least 18 at the earliest.

Life in a racing yard is totally different from a riding school or livery yard but it is probably easier to start on the racing course as the basics of horsecare are the same and it will be easier to move to the BHS exams than the other way round.

[horse__obsessed]

you have to be 17 to take stage 2

[spannah91]

oh well errm i dont know now lol

Hartpury College has a BHS stages course (cant remember wat its called) but it does all 3 in 18 weeks ... so it says ...

my RS regularly does the BHS stages and my RI said that i could do them at 16 but i was too late so would have to do it next year as they get booked up

i think i would deffo enjoy tha racing school but its would i want to carry on with racing or come back to normal riding, but then if i did do the racing course and then go back would it have been a waste of time i ask myself ??

Spannah xx

[laurenefb]

The way I see it, the BHS stages will qualify you to work in different areas of the horse industry e.g. riding school, event yard, etc. whereas the racing qualification would limit you to that one area, wouldn't it?

[CurlyWurlyRach]

Im going to racing school next summer but you really have to want it or it will be a waste of time. Its gonna be hard work but i bet it will be worth it.

The British racing School is notoriously strict and quite hard to get into. they favour experienced riders from racing backgrounds.

[spannah91]

yeh i spose :o im not sure wat industry im interested in ... all of them!

the Newmarket race school seems really good ... obviously have to be a vveerrryy good morning person lol

well im going to work towards my BHS stages slowly and see where i take it after i finish 6th form ... thanks for your help guys :D:D

Spannah xx

[chasingracers]

Hello....It took me 3 years to get my BHSAI.. it takes time...and I would say do this , but if your interested in racing then see if you can get a place at BRS/NRC, email them and see when they have places available, its such a popular courses you might not get on it just yet... I have worked in racing for many years...you do NVQ 1,2, and 3 and then is more courses you need to do and if you get far has head lad etc more courses (which are about £500 a day) and there is degree courses too. If you want any help just ask..

Hope this helps on the BHS:
BHS Qualifications

The British Horse Society examination system has an International reputation within the Equine industry. BHS examinations are vocational examinations designed for and aimed at, persons wishing to either pursue teaching as a career or who simply wish to explore the extent of their equestrian knowledge.

All candidates wishing to take BHS examinations must be members of the Society. BHS examinations are currently available from Stage 1 Horse Knowledge and Riding to Stage 4, Horse Knowledge and Riding. All of the Stage examinations are divided into two sections – Horse Care and Riding. These sections can be taken separately but to achieve the complete qualification, candidates must pass both sections of the examination.

If a candidate achieves the Care section of Stage 3 examination, they are awarded the Groom’s Certificate and likewise, if a candidate successfully achieves the Care section of the Stage 4 examination, they are awarded the Intermediate Stable Manager’s Certificate

Stage 3 has a min age of 17
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See the website for details

this is the BRS sitehttp://www.brs.org.uk/home_flash.php
NRChttp://www.northernracingcollege.co.uk/

[chasingracers]

Also find out who your local trainer is, and ask if you can do some work experience or weekends, then you can see if you like it or not

[joey_olop]

I did my Stage 1 and 2 in 12 weeks-but that was only because I was already at that level. I did my Stage 3 course in 6 weeks but felt I wasnt ready for the exam as my riding wasnt quite there.

I would try & get as much experience as possible before you start taking these exams & make sure you have ergular lessons at least once a week especially for the stage 3.

[spannah91]

sooo let me get this straight lol

chasingracers - you can do up to stage 3 (age 17 min) and teach ?? bcause on tha flow chart it says 'assistant instructor' or is that tha same thing and im being dumb lol and then u can do higher exams which will expand knowledge...? - and thanks u have been a good help with all tha info :D

joey_olop - sorry if its rude but can i ask wat age u started tha exams and how old u were wen u took them ?? - and i have lesson once a week and now that i have finished school for tha summer i am helping out and looking for a part loan which should give me horse care experience :D

Spannah xx