Without our coaches, we would not have our sport. From introducing people to eventing and bringing on the bright new stars of the future, to keeping experienced riders at the top of their game, BE Accredited Coaches are always hard at work keeping our riders at peak performance.

If you're looking for a coach, take a look at our directory of BE Accredited Coaches.

Coaching Levels

We recognise that different levels of rider may require different coaching skills and experience, which is why each BE Accredited Coach is placed into one of two categories based on their qualifications and background. Both categories of BE Accredited Coach are required to hold public liability insurance, a current first aid certificate, a safeguarding children workshop certificate and be DBS (formerly CRB) checked.

BE Level 3 Coach

A BE Level 3 Coach has proven their technical knowledge and coaching skills at 2* or above. 

A BE Level 3 Coach will hold one or more of the following qualifications.

• BECC Level 3
• FBHS
• BE endorsed UKCC Level 4
• BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach (pre-1 January 2021)
• BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach Eventing
• BDCC Level 3 plus BE SJ & XC assessment 
• BSCC Level 3 plus BE Dressage & XC assessment

BE Level 2 Coach

A BE Level 2 Coach has shown good technical knowledge and coaching skills up to and including Novice level. 

A BE Level 2 Coach will hold one or more of the following qualifications.

• BECC Level 2
• BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach (pre-1 January 2021)
• BDCC Level 2 plus BE SJ & XC assessment
• BSCC Level 2 plus BE Dressage & XC assessment