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Congratulations to Islay Auty FBHS
Islay Auty FBHS was awarded a BEF medal of honour at Olympia. After receiving the medal she said: “The honour of being nominated for [a BEF medal of honour] by the BD board and it being endorsed by the BEF, I have found quite overwhelming and I thank everyone who made the award happen. I do…
Read MorePhilippa 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 MoreYard Visit to Carl Hester 6th October 2016
You are greeted coming through the gate by a shimmering full size silver mesh horse – a taste of the magic to come! Guinea fowl and chickens wander around the outdoor school and grounds, a parrot raucously chats to you at the entrance to the school, and a variety of dogs wander in and…
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 MoreBurghley Course Walk with Nick Turner – Friday 2nd September, 2016
Friday at Burghley dawned dry and clear and not too warm for our course walk with Nick Turner FBHS. This time it actually was a walk and not a march as Nick’s riders had all done their dressage on the Thursday! Nick presented Katie Partrick with her BHSI certificate with Burghley house in the background…
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 MoreReport from the RIHS
The sun was shining as Fellow and Instructor’s Association members met in the BHS box at The Royal International Horse Show on Thursday 28th July. As the F&I’s newest member, I enjoyed meeting those who were there at morning coffee. Some members made themselves comfortable in the box to watch the show jumping action in…
Read MoreVisit to Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle Racing Stable in Co Tipperary
Eight very lucky members and ten friends were privileged to spend an amazing day visiting both Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle Racing Stable – brilliantly organised by Faith Ponsonby. At Coolmore we had two very able guides in Tom Harris and Tom Miller. These young men were both English, graduates of the Pony Club and…
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