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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 4, 2010 17:55:59 GMT 1
Hiya, as posted before i am doing my BHS 1 on the order to becoming an instructor. I take my stage 1 in Feb but the training for the stage 2 doesn't start until Oct and finishes around May 2011.
As i understand i will then do my PTT and after completion of stage 3 and the coaching portfolio become BHSAI.
As the courses only run through the winter i can see it taking a long time.... Is there any way to speed it up? IE just take exams and do some training elsewhere?? Or another option?
I'm not being impatient honest, i just want to get learn and get qualified so i can change career (& hopefully do some IH courses!). It will also be very useful when we move to our plot of land in the near future...
Many thanks!
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Post by ashleigh on Jan 4, 2010 18:29:33 GMT 1
I can't remember where you are exactly, but Sam Jamieson at Meadowbrook Stables might be able to do some intensive courses. www.meadowbrookstables.co.uk |
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Post by ella19 on Jan 4, 2010 18:34:44 GMT 1
have a look at the BHS where to train section, that should give you some idea of what's local to you. Places like Talland will do intensive training but at a huge cost. You can just take the exams if you think you can pass them.
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Post by Hannah on Jan 4, 2010 19:05:17 GMT 1
I only did a bit of training for my stage 2, then did my stage 3 with no help, just some riding lessons at the place I was taking the exam. You don't *need* to have training, if you can learn on your own and do things safely. Oh and read the syallabus very carefully! Use the BHS website to find out which centres do the exams and contact them to see if they do training. And get started on your IH courses too  |
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Post by jennyb on Jan 4, 2010 20:56:32 GMT 1
I did the same as Hannah, did my stage 1, 2 & PTT with little or no outside training, I taught myself from books & had regular riding lessons. I did have some theory lessons for Stage 3 from a local BHSI and examiner, plus a few jumping lessons to get me used to jumping the height again. Couldn't find anywhere to do xc training so I just winged it on the day, lol! In all honesty, the exams are not rocket science. You can learn most of the theory from self-teaching with a little guidance from a local friendly instructor. Can't comment on your riding obviously, I had trained and competed my own horse to novice dressage and BN BSJA and been teaching for years by the time I did my PTT and Stage 3.
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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 4, 2010 21:57:32 GMT 1
Thanks all! I was a groom for 4 years (& 3 years helping whilst still at school!) and got alot of experience but nothing on paper! I have been researching on the BHS website briefly so will carry on.
Thats what i wanted to hear really, that you can do it through your own work and a little instruction! The latter shouldnt be a problem, as i am still friendly with my last (bhs approved) work place....I can only try!
How long did you give yourself for stage 2 before taking the exam? The only thing i am finidng is that the things i learned/practiced are not quite the proper BHS way, so thats why i went for training for stage 1 as thought couldnt do it! Thanks x
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Post by jennyb on Jan 4, 2010 22:30:20 GMT 1
I think I gave myself about six months, but I was working full time plus doing accountancy exams as well! Depends how much time you have available to study, if you're bright and studying full time there's no reason you shouldn't be able to learn the theory side in a couple of months. Riding-wise, I would get assessed by 2-3 instructors and take their view on how long you will take to be ready for the ridden section. I failed Stage 2 riding on my jumping first time but passed second time. The centre's horses left a lot to be desired!! Don't be put off if you fail a section, just book straight in and try again! I seriously would ask around for recommendations about centres to take exams at, it makes all the difference. I personally liked Berriewood and Warks College. I did my Stage 3 at Warks College and was really impressed by the horses and facilities.
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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 4, 2010 22:39:13 GMT 1
Thanks, you've given me confidence! I will look around for centres. I went to college at nights last year and again 3 years ago, so had to do alot on my own! x
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Post by feemac on Jan 5, 2010 10:10:49 GMT 1
I did mine on my own with lessons from local and outside trainers, did alot of reading and had a Pony Club back ground to help. Is there any local yards/riding schools you can get work experience teaching and riding? I'm sure they would be glad of the help in exchange for training. Colleges aren't always the way, they help with the therory but not always the best for practical. Remember you can still go the NVQ route to the stage exams too.
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Post by Hannah on Jan 5, 2010 13:23:57 GMT 1
I also went to a stage 3 training day run by one of the chief instructors. It was organised by the BHS regional development person (sorry, can't think of the correct name!) and was really useful. I definitely recommend you go to one if you can. I would suggest you have riding lessons at the centre you are going to take your exam, then you will have ridden or at least seen most of the horses you are likely to have for your exam. Don't think it is cheating, everyone else will have done it My exam centre even did several stage 3 "exam days" so you got to ride most of the horses on the flat, sj, xc etc. Just make sure you are taught by someone well qualified, I was really cross to find my first private lesson for my stage 3 had been with a PTT who hadn't got her stage 3  |
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Post by Jen on Jan 5, 2010 21:42:36 GMT 1
If you are able to come and live in - The Cliveden Stud will whizz you through your exams... Tessa had my I, II and PTT exams booked all within four months of me just running the 'thought of doing them' by her! I did it outside of my full time job and owning two of my own horses as well!
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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 6, 2010 17:16:50 GMT 1
not really an option as got the animals at home to look after and mortgage etc....but did you live in there then whilst working? Where is it?
Will look at the options to do it myself with help.. i am enjoying the training as get to ride all the exam horses and get good tuition both ridden/practical, but its just the time its going to take and alot is stuff ive already done myself daily as a groom...
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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 6, 2010 22:14:31 GMT 1
My exam centre even did several stage 3 "exam days" so you got to ride most of the horses on the flat, sj, xc etc. Just make sure you are taught by someone well qualified, I was really cross to find my first private lesson for my stage 3 had been with a PTT who hadn't got her stage 3 oh no! Thats bad! |
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Post by portiabuzz on Jan 8, 2010 0:23:19 GMT 1
Trying to find a website for The Cliveden Stud, but no luck? Is there anywhere like it near me? Sorry for all the questions!!
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Post by steve on Jan 8, 2010 13:20:44 GMT 1
Think there are places such as Wellington and Talland that do intensive courses for the bhs stages. I did my I & 2 within a few weeks of each other but the leap from I to 2 was a big one. I didn't do my 3 in the end as I went to work in Germany for a dressage rider/breeder and all the BHS ways went out the window!!
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