Step Up Your Coaching Programme

British Showjumping are delighted to launch the 2025/26 Step Up Your Coaching programme. This is aimed at coaches who are interested in expanding their coaching knowledge and developing their skills beyond formal coaching qualifications. To participate in the programme, coaches must be interested in their personal development and supporting riders at all levels through their journey in equestrian sport.  

Aims 

To provide support to coaches beyond formal coaching qualifications 

To develop the skills and knowledge of coaches working within BEF Member Bodies  

To encourage coaches to reflect on their practice and create personal development plans 

Who should apply? 

  • Any coach who has achieved the Level 2 Coaching certificate, BHS Stage 3 Coach or equivalent qualifications issued by an Equestrian Member Body, prior to August 2024. Coaches who have achieved the Level 3 Coaching certificate in the last 12 months are also eligible.  

  • Coaches who are actively coaching within a BEF Member Body (E.g. British Showjumping Academies, Pony Club, BHS Approved Riding Centre etc).  

  • Coaches who want to improve their knowledge and develop their skills.  

What will the program involve? 

  • An eight month programme with eight workshop and additional supported activity 
  • A mix of practical workshops and seminars 
  • A group of 20 coaches from across a range of disciplines 
  • Places will be allocated following an interview process.  
  • ?The cost for the programme is £600. This can be paid in 2 instalments over the duration of the programme. 

How to Apply 

All applications must be made through the application form. Please take time to consider the information required and give as much relevant information as possible.  

Important Dates 

Application deadline – 23:59pm on Monday 18th August   

Interviews will take place online on either 15th or 16th September  .  

Coaches accepted onto the programme will be expected to attend all workshop days in person. These will take place at The National Training Centre, Hothorpe, Leicestershire, LE17 6QX 

Workshop days: 

  • 3rd & 4th November 2025
  • 12th & 13th January 2026
  • 23rd & 24th March 2026
  • 1st & 2nd June 2026

If you have any questions about the programme please contact the Sport Team sportteam@britishshowjumping.co.uk  
 

What coaches have said about the programme:  

‘The programme has given me the boost and renewed enthusiasm I felt I was really in need of’  

‘I feel I have expanded the way I coach and broadened my horizons in the way I coach’  

‘This programme has made me understand my riders' personal goals and challenges and strengthened my coaching practices’