BHS introduces Equine Excellence Pathway

There's a thread in Comp and Training. It's not that confusing but then again I have to know about it for work!

Riding and Road Safety has been replaced with the Ride Safe exam, which must be taken before Stage 1 compete is awarded.

Stage 2 is the same, but the PTT has become the Stage 2 teach.

Stage 3 is where the big changes come in - there are now dressage and show jumping routes so jumping is no longer compulsory for 3 onwards. There's also a teaching stage of the 3, but you can take it without taking the other 3 elements. The AI and portfolio no longer exist.

Stage 4 is the new BHSII. Stage 4 teach requires the 3 teach but nothing else.

Stage 5 is the new BHSI so the old stable manager's exam, plus lunge, ride, and teach.

Each exam now has sections that you must be signed off before taking the exam too.
 
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Glad not just me then :) Still feel it'll be a while until I'm ready to take the exams having had a few years' break from riding, but nice to understand the system better.
 
Nici said:
Thank you for the link, teapot. Does this mean that for example the PTT is split into teach 2 and 3 now?
It's finding an equivalence to the old system which I still have trouble with. Oh, dear. :eek: :o
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No the PTT IS the Stage 2 teach. The lunge and lead rein is now one section and the group lesson is a combined flat to jump progressive lesson.

The Stage 3 teach is at a higher level and replaces the portfolio/500 hours/whatever was before depending on when you took your PTT. However, once you've got your compete Stage 2, you can go straight into the Stage 3 teach without taking the care, lunge or riding sections.
 
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The PTT exam is now the Stage 2 Teach asessment. Instead of completing a portfolio to gain the previous AI award (in addition to Stage 3 Care and Riding), you now sit another teaching assessment, Stage 3 Teach.
 
View said:
The PTT exam is now the Stage 2 Teach asessment. Instead of completing a portfolio to gain the previous AI award (in addition to Stage 3 Care and Riding), you now sit another teaching assessment, Stage 3 Teach.
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You don't have to sit your Stage 3 riding to take the Stage 3 teach however.
 
teapot said:
You don't have to sit your Stage 3 riding to take the Stage 3 teach however.
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True, but without Stage 3 Care, Lunge and Ride you can't be awarded Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship.

On the whole, a much needed update to the system, but communication with existing ACPs, Approved Centres should have taken place before the public launch.
 
View said:
True, but without Stage 3 Care, Lunge and Ride you can't be awarded Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship.

On the whole, a much needed update to the system, but communication with existing ACPs, Approved Centres should have taken place before the public launch.
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No you can't but it's still accessible without being forced into the 3 riding/care/lunge. That said, those who arn't working/training in approved centres are going to find the process harder given so much has be to be signed off.
 
scats said:
If I have my PTT and I do the stage 3 teach, what qualification does that give me?

I can't get my head around this new system for some reason.
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You'll have the Stage 2 in Complete Horsemanship and the Stage 3 teach unit. To become a Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship, ie the old AI, you'll need to take your Stage 3 care, lunge, and ride (but the jumping is no longer compulsory). It looks like they've done away with the BHSPT.

Some more info here for those with the old qualifications: https://pathways.bhs.org.uk/career-pathways/transitioning-to-the-bhs-equine-excellence-pathway/
 
teapot said:
You'll have the Stage 2 in Complete Horsemanship and the Stage 3 teach unit. To become a Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship, ie the old AI, you'll need to take your Stage 3 care, lunge, and ride (but the jumping is no longer compulsory). It looks like they've done away with the BHSPT.

Some more info here for those with the old qualifications: https://pathways.bhs.org.uk/career-pathways/transitioning-to-the-bhs-equine-excellence-pathway/
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Just the link I needed, thank you so much! I love a good Q&A.
 
View said:
On the whole, a much needed update to the system, but communication with existing ACPs, Approved Centres should have taken place before the public launch.
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Hi, View

We're glad to hear you're feeling positive about the new programme.

We've been running stakeholder information days around the country, both prior to and since launch, which are available to APCs and Approved Centres to help our professionals get up to speed with the changes. If you haven't received the emails, please check your junk/spam folders and drop a line to accreditedprofessionals@bhs.org.uk or approvals@bhs.org.uk so we can check what address we have on file for you. If you're a current APC, you can also join our dedicated Facebook Group where information is also posted - please email accreditedprofessionals@bhs.org.uk for more details.
 
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