Woodlands Training Sarah Simpson British Eventing Accredited Trainer BHSI

05/09/2024

“BHS Stage 2 Coaching Lesson Plans” 2hrs 7pm 17th September Online. Looking at the requirements of the syllabus, the program on the day of the assessment & what your assessor looking for. We will work on sample plans for the Lead Rein, Lunge, Stable Management Presentation & the Class Flat & Jump lesson. Ideal for candidates or those training candidates. £22 To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & go to online training. This is the first of two linked sessions covering the syllabus. On October 1st there will be a session covering the required underpinning knowledge on which you will be questioned during your assessment. Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705

05/09/2024

🖥️👩‍🎓✍️🌳CPD Online🌳✍️👩‍🎓🖥️ 2hr sessions that count as 2 points CPD. Relevant for BHS & PC. Go to www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & click online training to see the range subjects, you can choose what is relevant & of interest to you. If you are training towards a qualification & want to ensure your knowledge is current, the lectures will be of great benefit. BHS APC’s need to accrue six points annually. We will inform the BHS of your attendance & provide an attendance certificate for Pony Club. £22 a session. For more info, contact Sarah (07979) 806705 

31/08/2024

“Coaching Dressage” 10th Sept 7pm 2hrs Online Counts 2pts CPD all welcome. Ideal Stg 4/5 Trg. Covering evaluating horse & rider, delivering sessions that will result in an improvement in the riders influence, their knowledge & understanding & the horses way of going. Discussion regarding the requirements of the various levels, common issues & exercises to produce an improvement in the combination. £22. To book click the link and go to online training www.woodlandstraining.co.uk Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705 

31/08/2024

28/08/2024

24/08/2024

🎓BHS Stage 4 Care Training🎓 The care syllabus is covered with the following 2hr Lectures; Conformation, Bones Muscles Tendons Ligaments, Diagnostic Techniques & Therapy, Skin Diseases, Equine Nutrition, Fittening Competition Horses (3hrs), Saddlery, Bitting, Breeding, Foal to 4yrs. All sessions are £22 & have recommended reading & video links for further personal research. Those undertaking the full course have the advantage of; access FOC to Care of the Veteran, End of Life Care, Methods of Restraint, Teeth & Ageing, &, two weeks of viewing time per presentation (usually 7 days) & when the the lectures are completed, a set of revision questions to help prepare for your Skills Record sign off, plus access to the recordings for revision. The sessions can be attended live, or by requesting recent recordings which can be sent immediately. Those training for qualifications often prefer recordings as they can stop & start them to facilitate note taking. You train at your own pace, & pay for sessions as you request/attend them. All training is delivered by Sarah Simpson BHSI, who is a lead assessor at this level so has a clear understanding of the level of knowledge required. If you are interested or would like to undertake the series, send an email with no obligation to
[email protected] you will be sent a range of backup materials, a list of lectures & how to access them. Individual live sessions can be booked via the website www.woodlandstraining.co.uk To request recordings send an email to [email protected] you will be sent a click & pay invoice, on payment the recording will be sent out. If you’d like to discuss your own goals, timeframe or require more info give Sarah a call on 07979 806705 

20/08/2024

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?

A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. EIA is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that is primarily transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies—which means that your animals are at risk even if they never travel or live in a closed herd.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine and no treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

To learn more about EIA, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/resource-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwR-1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZp1fQwBC7LYpAzA3W2a5XUaYAd6gDO2mEtuHOjAAGJ_f4rvTxFRfg2_Lg_aem_Hacd9FBStUOI0FJdJHLmXA&_search=EIA

16/08/2024

Another excellent VT from Becks Nairn, do follow her, warning some dissection shots.

16/08/2024

The trickle of information over some blue tongue 'warnings' in Paris brings the vague disciplinary policy of dressage into focus.

14/08/2024

13/08/2024

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BHS Business Management
Stg 4 Qualification, it’s open to all BHS Members, there is no qualification pre requisite.
This standalone management qualification is open to everyone, it can be trained for online & is assessed online. The syllabus has been broken down into four 2hr weekly online training sessions.
S1 Sept 4th Business Management Lecture
S2 Sept 11th Overheads & Costings
S3 Sept 18th Interpersonal Skills
S4 Sept 25th Grassland Management Lecture.
Sessions 1 & 4 are recorded, so if unable to attend live, they can be viewed at your convenience. Sessions 2 & 3 are interactive so need to be attended live. Sessions cost £22 each & count 2 points CPD each. When training is completed you book a one-to-one session to be assessed on the required knowledge to have your skills record signed off (competence must be demonstrated), you will then be ready for your formal online assessment with the BHS. Revision questions & videos are sent out prior to both of these assessments. We ensure you are thoroughly prepared & have an excellent pass rate. If you wish to attend purely to improve your knowledge of running an Equestrian Business, or for CPD, you will be most welcome. This qualification is open to all BHS members. You do not have to hold any other qualifications to take this. To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & go to online training. Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705

British Eventing Accredited Coach, BHS Stg 5 Performance Coach, BHS Lead Assessor (Chief Examiner),

10/08/2024

Researchers explain the force exerted by a rider on the horse's back during the trot. Saddle pressure mats measure the force applied to the horse’s back and the pressure distribution pattern. Using pressure mats, researchers have shown that the force exerted by the rider on the horse’s back chan...

10/08/2024

Get Ready – Spring Associated Respiratory Disease is coming! Do you have a horse prone to respiratory problems? For many such horses, things could be about to get worse. But it’s not anything new. This is som**hing that happens every year! For those of you who think that Winter is a bad time for...

09/08/2024

Train according to horse ethology and cognition

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 is the study of animal behaviour that provides information on how horses have evolved to live.

It helps to explain natural equine social structures, including the complex dynamic social organisation, with a social order that determines access to resources.

Horses need the company of their own species and readily form attachment bonds, so isolation is detrimental. They have evolved to walk and graze for about 16 hours per day and their digestive system and behaviours have adapted to this regimen.

𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 refers to the ways animals process information about the world. Compared to humans, their prefrontal cortex is diminished, so horses may not recall events as we do.

They excel at memorising and recognising stimuli that trigger certain responses, which is what keeps them safe. We must be careful not to overestimate equine intelligence (e.g., ‘he knows what he did was wrong’), especially in an attempt to justify punishment.

Equally, we should not underestimate equine intelligence by supposing that horses don’t have emotions and feelings. Both over- and underestimating horses’ intelligence can have negative welfare implications.

Although domestic horses have been bred in captivity for many generations, their social behaviour and social needs remain relatively unchanged.

Training according to the horse’s ethology and cognition means paying regard to the way horses have evolved, to their natural needs and to what motivates them.

- Excerpted from Equitation Science, 2nd Edition, Andrew McLean, Paul McGreevy, Janne Whinther Christensen & Uta König von Borstel.

07/08/2024

27/07/2024

This is another area that is severely compromised when horses are forced to be over bent 

19/07/2024

For the YRC Ladies!

A Warm up session with Ingrid Klimke Posted on August 27, 2021July 17, 2024 by thm admin “I always make sure I do a proper warm up. I make sure my horses are really properly stretching and giving their back, and coming from behind. When you trot over the cavalletti, the hind end is active, they ar...

17/07/2024

Bits & Bitting 7pm 23rd July 2hrs Online
Counts as CPD. Essential training for those training towards qualifications, though anyone with an interest is welcome. We will be covering the fit & action of the various groups of bits. The anatomy of the horses mouth & how this influences bit choice. How research has impacted on bit shape, material & design, & how ergonomically shaped bits act more gently on the delicate tissues within the mouth. Research identifying how & where bits act when rein pressure is applied & how the horse may show discomfort from poll pressure, TMJ & trigeminal nerve discomfort. Research on the pressure exerted by bitless bridles. £22 To book go to www.woodlandstraining.co.uk call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705

07/07/2024

“Equine Nutrition” 18th July 7pm 2hrs Online
Counts as CPD. Ideal training for Stg 4/5, tho all those interested are welcome. We will cover the role of food groups, ratios, establishing bodyweight, energy requirements, feeding young horses, competition horses, broodmares & veterans. Awareness of NOPS when feeding competition horses, managing horses with feed related issues such as EMS, ulcers & rhabdomyolysis, easy to remember exercises for estimating energy requirements. £22 To Book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk and go to online training. Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705

07/07/2024

“Modern Saddlery” 16th July 7pm 2hrs. Ideal training for those working toward exams, tho’ open to all with an interest. Counts as CPD. We will be looking at; current trends, what people are talking about & wearing. What is causing welfare concerns? How have saddles, bridles, girth & boots evolved as a result of research? What are your views on birch, polyurethane & carbon fibre trees? What is your choice of panel? Are training aids useful or detrimental? How many studs do you use? An information packed evening that will be of great interest to all, covering the essential knowledge required for BHS assessments £22. To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk at go to online training. Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705 The following week we continue with Bits & Bitting. 

07/07/2024

Excellent article by Hilary Clayton

Changing up your horse’s activities can be better for his body and mind than giving him time off. Biomechanics expert Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, explains why. In Australia we have a saying that goes, “A change is as good as a spell.” It means that if you are feeling tired, don’t stop and res...

05/07/2024

Do follow this lady. Enlightening!

03/07/2024

Are you available this coming Sunday 7th July for a few hours?

Writers required for the British Dressage competition at the Yorkshire RC, Markington, Harrogate.

9:30am - 2:15pm

As a writer you are an important part of the team creating a positive experience for those riding down the centre line :)

Working alongside the BD Listed Judge you will gain an insight in to what the judge is looking for, how the marks are awarded, comments given and summary of the test.

A yummy lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Please ping me a message if you would like to join us :)

07949 279170

Thanks
Sarah

01/07/2024

BOX REST - my tips to make it a little easier ⬇️

👩‍⚕️ As a horse owner, rider and Vet, I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs with my own horses over the years, with plenty of required box rest and careful rehabilitation.

Whether your horse is on box rest due to a wound, a ligament injury, recent surgery or laminitis, here are my top tips to surviving these tricky times;

1️⃣ Make the best of the available ventilation… can you remove the covering from a window? During the day, could you use a grid or chain across the front of the stable instead of having the door closed all the time? This also allows the horse better visualisation of their surroundings and reduces stress levels.

2️⃣ Try altering your horse’s eating position. Consider alternating feeding hay from the floor with a safely hung haynets to mimic hedgerow browsing positions. Hide healthy treats such as sliced apples and carrots through your horse’s low-dust bedding to encourage natural foraging behaviour. Some Veterinary practices have specially trained staff who can offer independent nutritional advice, alternatively most feed companies provide excellent advice over the phone or at your yard

3️⃣ Treat balls are an excellent distraction from the monotony of box rest, just be mindful of what you are putting in them and make sure you take that out of their daily feed allowance to prevent over-feeding and unnecessary weight gain

4️⃣ If your horse is struggling with stress, speak to your Vet about available medications that might help with this anxiety. It is usually better to utilise these products to keep your horse calm, relaxed and eating well. A stressed, box-walking horse is more likely to suffer from gastric ulcers, as well as slower healing of injuries and wounds

5️⃣ Ask if your horse REALLY needs to be in a stable… would a stable-sized patch of field be suitable? This should always be led by Veterinary advice

6️⃣ Cut yourself some slack- having a horse on box rest is HARD! Take help where you can get it and try not to feel guilty!

7️⃣ Be proactive with your horse’s all-round health. Don’t forget regular farrier visits and physiotherapy or chiropractic appointments as well as routine dental care

8️⃣ Acupuncture is a great tool for aiding healing in a wide range of conditions, as well as dealing with any compensatory problems which could hold your horse back once you’re finally allowed to get back on board and have fun!
( ⚠️ MANY INSURANCE COMPANIES INCLUDE COVER FOR VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE WHEN YOU MAKE A CLAIM ⚠️)

Gemma Zaremba MRCVS
Bespoke Veterinary Acupuncture

Shropshire, UK
VERY LIMITED ACUPUNCTURE AVAILABILITY DURING JULY 2024- PLEASE DM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

30/06/2024

Research shows that soluble carbohydrates and glucose are major contributors to developmental orthopedic disease in young horses.

29/06/2024

“Coaching Skills” 7pm 11th July Online 2hrs
Counts 2points CPD, ideal if working towards coaching assessments, essential for those requiring sign off for all of the BHS skills record assessments. Covering; is it a coaches job to facilitate an improvement in riders learning, mindset, knowledge, self belief, communication, confidence, self reliance, self-esteem, fitness, motivation, emotional control & the ability to effectively evaluate their own performance? Can you confidently discuss learning & coaching styles, managing behaviour, ethics in coaching, safeguarding, EDI, rider profiling, goalsetting, intrinsic & extrinsic motivation, creating an annual development plan for riders? £22 To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & go to online training, call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705

29/06/2024

“Lungeing & Long Reining” 7pm 9th July 2hrs Online. Counts 2 points CPD. Ideal for those training for assessments, or working horses from the ground, all welcome. Covering the use during the backing process, developing balance, suppleness, straightness & strength, it’s use in fittening & rehabilitation, the training aids available & their use, the many ways of using the equipment, & most importantly the feel, education & accurate observation of the person holding the lines. £22 To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & go to online training. All sessions are recorded & if requested can be sent on at a later date.
Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705

28/06/2024

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“BHS Stage 4 Business Management “
OPEN TO ALL BHS MEMBERS
NO QUALIFICATION PRE REQUISITES
This standalone management qualification is open to all, it can be trained for online & is assessed online. The syllabus has been broken down into four 2 hour, weekly online training sessions. 
S1 July 3 7pm Business Management Lecture
S2 July 10 4pm Overheads & Costings
S3 July 17 7pm Interpersonal Skills
S4 July 24 7pm Grassland Management lecture & scenario.
Sessions 1& 4 are recorded, so if unable to attend live, they can be viewed at your convenience.
Sessions 2 & 3 are interactive so need to be attended live. Sessions cost £22 each & count two points CPD each. When training is completed you book a one-to-one session to be assessed on the required knowledge to have your skills record signed off (competence must be demonstrated), you will then be ready for your formal online assessment with the BHS. Revision questions are sent out for both of these assessments. We ensure you are thoroughly prepared & have an excellent pass rate. If you wish to attend purely to improve your knowledge of running an Equestrian Business, or for CPD, you will be most welcome. This qualification is open to all BHS members. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HOLD ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE THIS QUALIFICATION. To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & go to online training. Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705 

24/05/2024

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓BHS Stage 3 Coaching Training🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓
“Lesson plans” June 13th 7pm 2hrs Online. Counts as CPD. We will cover the program on the day of your assessment, what the assessor is looking for, the format of the required lesson plans for the Dressage & Simulated XC sessions, suggestions as to suitable exercises & explanation needed. On the 6th June there is a linked session covering the theory & required underpinning knowledge that you will be questioned on during your assessment. Ideal for candidates or those training candidates. £22. To book click www.woodlandstraining.co.uk & go to online training. Call Sarah for more info (07979) 806705