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Philippa Mary Francis BHSI
Members of the association will have been shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death from cancer on September 28 of Pippa Francis, aged 58. Not only was Pippa a BHSI, but also a BHS examiner from 1989 to 2003, BD dressage judge, Programme Area Manager at Warwickshire College for Equine and Farriery, Secretary/Treasurer…
Read MoreJo Knowles FBHS
I am sad to hear that Jo Knowles has passed away. I first met Jo in the late 1980’s at a BHS Convention at Stoneleigh. I was immediately taken with her gentle, kind and knowledgeable attitude to everything. We talked about various things throughout the day and Jo was particularly interested in the Pat Smallwood…
Read MoreBHSI Certificate Presentation
Our latest BHSI Katie Partrick was presented with her BHSI certificate by Nick Turner at Burghley Horse Trials. Congratulations Katie
Read MoreHave you considered taking the Fellowship exam?
The Fellowship exam will be taking place on 21 and 22 February 2017, at Warwickshire College. The BHS Fellowship is the highest recognised professional standard across the equine industry and is internationally recognised. Taking place across two days, candidates will be assessed on coaching skills, practical demonstrations, theoretical knowledge, stable management and the history of…
Read MoreThe BHS announces £250,000 investment in the instructors of tomorrow
At its national convention at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, The British Horse Society today announced a brand new initiative to support the future of riding instructors. The BHS Instructors Scholarship aims to increase the number of qualified BHS Assistant Instructors (BHSAI) across the UK. Over the next five years the BHS will invest £250,000 in this…
Read MoreScholarship in memory of Margot Tiffany BHSI
The Fellows & Instructors Association has pleasure to announce the news of an important new scholarship through the BHS, in memory of our own Margot Tiffany BHSI. It was announced by Lynn Petersen BHS CEO at our AGM on 6th January 2016, and is aimed at supporting the development of our next generation of talented BHSAI’s.…
Read MoreDo you have your FBHS or full BHSI?
For those of you who are Full Instructors of the BHS i.e. you have your FBHS or full BHSI qualification we would like to draw to your attention that you are eligible to join the Association of Fellows and Instructors of the BHS. The Association, or “F&I” as it is commonly known, is designed by…
Read MorePlans for 2016 and beyond
Events with confirmed dates will be added to the events page. 25th January -F & I training with Pammy Hutton, i/c Judith Murphy 07710 759901 or 01452 762020 30th January – Hunting In Ireland followed by a hunt ball. i/c Sarah Thorne 07768 981176 or 01823 481049 February 1.5 days training at Wellington Riding with Richard…
Read MoreAGM Agenda
Notice of the Annual General Meeting for the British Horse Society’s Fellows and Instructors Association. To be held at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Buckinghamshire on Wednesday 6th January 2016 at 7pm AGENDA 1. Opening address by Jillie Rogers BHSI (Chairman) 2. A minute’s silence for Miss Margot Tiffany BHSI, Miss Helen Barton-Smith BHSI & Miss…
Read MoreAnnual Course 2016 – Study Groups
STUDY GROUPS: There will be signup sheets on the first morning for those spectators/riders wishing to join a Study Group. The timings of these group sessions will not be advertised prior to January 6th. Dressage sessions: Jenny Ward BHSI BD List 1 Judge. Jenny has trained and competed to Grand Prix. Carol Bennitt BHSI. Carol has trained and…
Read MoreBHS awards prestigious Fellowship qualification to two successful candidates
The prestigious title of Fellow of The British Horse Society has been awarded to Nick Gauntlett and Danny Anholt, following two gruelling days of assessment. Nick becomes a BHS Fellow (Eventing) and Danny a BHS Fellow (General). They join 78 BHS Fellows since the qualification was initiated in 1949. The Fellowship is the highest recognition of…
Read MoreA message from Gillian Higgins – Horses Inside Out
Dear Jillie, We are always grateful to the F and I Association for your on going support and enjoy welcoming your members to our events. I have summarised some of our courses which I think could be of interest to your members and would be grateful if you could circulate any you feel could support…
Read MoreThe Annual Course
The Annual Course will once again be held at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre on 6th and 7th January 2016. The Coaches are: for Flat work Jennie Loriston Clarke FBHS and Jumping Nick Turner FBHS. Whilst the sessions with Jennie are full there are still spaces in the jumping sessions with Nick. Applications are welcome from BHS…
Read MoreCelebrate Helen Barton-Smith’s Life
There will be a service, to which all are welcome to celebrate Helen’s life on Thursday 9th July, 12.00 noon for 12.30 at St Mary’s Church, Queen Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AW. Dress code for men – dark suits with a bright coloured tie. For ladies dark but with a very bright scarf.
Read MoreHickstead and Dublin Horse Shows
Hickstead Ladies Day Saturday 1st August: Please make your “entries” via the official form Royal Dublin Horse Show Ladies Day Thursday 6th August: Please confirm your attendance to Jillie Rogers on jillierogers001@gmail.com asap so tickets may be booked.
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