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British Horse Society
British Horse Society Preliminary Instructor's Certificate
This is the Preliminary Instructor’s Certificate. This is the first professional teaching qualification awarded within the equestrian industry. The BHSPI course can be taken alongside an A Level course.
In order to gain this qualification candidates must pass the BHS Stages 1, 2, 3 and the Preliminary Teaching Test + Riding & Road Safety Test.
All Preliminary Instructors must complete 500 hours of teaching in the workplace after which they will be awarded the BHSAI. This may be reduced to 250 hours at a BHS approved centre.
Pupils who already hold the Pony Club B Test are not required to pass the BHS Stage 1 and 2 examinations and can proceed straight to BHS Stage 3 level at the age of 17, with GCSE passes.
These examinations require a natural aptitude towards riding and an interest in teaching as well as considerable dedication to horse care.
Pupils need to be 17 years of age to sit the BHS Stage 3 and 17 years 6 months to sit the Preliminary Teaching Test. Courses will be tailored to suit the individual pupil but as a general guide they will need to attend lessons for five to six terms to have gained all the information and skills required.
The BHSPI course is timetabled. Pupils will be charged for Examination Fees and BHS Membership.