Horse & Hound

A practical path

‘Academia didn’t suit me; I liked the idea of gaining qualifications in a practical way while being able to work and earn money’
RUTH BAXTER, BHS PERFORMANCE COACH

DECIDING on a career path after leaving school can be a daunting prospect, particularly for those who don’t want to go down the university path. However, there are plenty of opportunities and qualifications available to students wishing to pursue an equestrian career, but who don’t want to follow a degree course.

The British Horse Society (BHS) offers a plethora of career pathways that allow students to gain internationally recognised qualifications, following in the footsteps of people such as Chris Bartle, Carl Hester and Yogi Breisner.

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