BHS Scotland Archived News January 2008

18 January 2008 - Launch of Emergency Services Protocol - Conference to boost equine safety and welfare
In conjunction with Equisafety, BHS Scotland is holding an Equine Safety Conference in the Edinburgh Airport Hilton on Saturday 23 February to address several issues including a Scottish launch of the recently devised National Equine Emergency Services Protocol (ESP).

The ESP is a joint project between BHS, British Equine Veterinary Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers and Chief Fire Officers Association, which sets out operating procedures for responding to emergency incidents involving horses. The Protocol, which utilises the BEVA emergency services has the preservation of human life and animal welfare at its heart.

The conference will also address personal safety, rural safety and an equine perspective on the new Highway Code. Anyone interested in any aspect of equestrian safety and welfare can apply to attend.  Click here for Conference Programme and Application Form.

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18 January 2008 - How to gain the NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence for those transporting horses by road over 65km in connection with economic activity
By the end of April 2008, everyone who transports horses or ponies by road over 65kms in connection with 'economic activity' must sit a "Certificate of Competency".  BHS Scotland has teamed up with the British Wool Marketing Training Limited to allow BHS members to sit the test at a discounted rate.  Click here for more information on the Certificate of Competency and the application process.

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18 January 2008 - CPD Day:  Kenneth Clawson FBHS "Teaching the aspiring competition rider" on 7 April
Kenneth will look at key aspects of training the aspiring competition rider, whatever their age or discipline at Sandyflats RDA Centre, Glasgow on Monday 7 April 2008.  Anyone who instructs, coaches or competes is welcome.  Click here for an application form.  

18 January 2008 - Shonagh picks up Ann Balfour Kinnear Award and is Scottish YIOY

Shonagh Steven BHSII from Carnoustie in Angus won the Anne Balfour Kinnear training legacy in 2007.  This award recognizes potential and commitment in a Scottish young instructor and is awarded to the winner of the Scottish heat of BHS Young Instructor of the Year. Shonagh, who attended the BHS YIOY final at Warwickshire College in October also receives a cheque with the award, which she will use to enhance her training. She said “It is a massive privilege to win this award and I have enjoyed the opportunities posed by the Young Instructor of the year series – to receive my certificate from World No 1 show jumper Jessica is just the icing on the cake” The Scottish heat of YIOY 2008 takes place this summer and entries can be downloaded from here.

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18 January 2008 - Variety is the spice of life for Scotland's most popular instructor

Voted for by Scotland’s horse riding public Jean Stephen BHSAI from Whiterashes in Aberdeenshire is the proud recipient of the beautiful bespoke Farney Grange trophy for 2007. Click here for more information about Jean and the Farney Grange trophy.

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18 January 2008 - Jessica wows at Masterclass

Jessica Kurten brought her international skill and forthright teaching manner to Scotland and enthralled both the audience and the 40 lucky riders who attended her 2-day teach-in. At a snowy Gleneagles in sub-zero temperatures, the 400 strong audience who braved severe road conditions were glued to their seats as Jessica put eight of Scotland’s promising young riders through their paces. Her theme was very much on winning and she emphasised that accuracy and correctness in flatwork is the key to success. Known for being frank she said: “Call it dressage, call it flatwork, whatever you call it you will not win consistently until you can do it.” Jessica was very complimentary about the commitment of all the Scottish riders she taught, saying: “They are so keen to learn and try my suggestions and we are seeing some real improvements.”

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8 January 2008 - Equine Specific First Aid Courses - 2008 dates announced
Click here for more information and to book.

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8 January 2008 - Faurie in February:  An evening with Emile Faurie on 8 February 2008
Emile Faurie is coming to Scotland to take a Dressage Masterclass in February.  Click here to book your ticket to spend an evening with the master.

The British Horse Society (Scottish) Committee have teamed up with Equenox and Gleneagles EC to offer the opportunity for members and friends to attend an Emile Faurie masterclass at Gleneagles EC in Perthshire on the evening of Friday the 8th of February 2008.

This is a rare chance to catch charismatic world-class rider and trainer Emil Faure on Scottish soil. Emile has represent GB in both the Barcelona and Sydney Olympic games as well as three world equestrian games and 2 European Championships including winning a bronze at the Europeans on Rascher Hopes in 2003. Emile has also recently started up a foundation which aims to use horses to reach the youth of today.