Essential Horse Knowledge
Date: Feb-Mar 2026 Location: Drum RDA Duration: 6 Weeks Cost: £100
BHS Stage 2 Theory.
Date: Feb-Mar 2026 Location: Drum RDA Duration: 6 Weeks Cost: £100
A great qualification for becoming a groom or an accredited coach.
Date: Coming Soon Location: Online Duration: 4 Days Cost: £ TBC
A great qualification for becoming a groom or an accredited coach.
Dates: Coming Soon Location: Ian Stark Equestrian Centre Duration: 1 Day Cost: £ TBC
A step toward Senior Coach in complete horsemanship.
Date: Coming Soon Location: TBC Duration: 1 Day Cost: £ TBC
Develop your practical skills and ridden work with your own horse at your own yard, or at Ian Stark Equestrian Centre with their horses.
Date: By Appointment Location: Your yard Duration: Suited to you Cost: Lesson fee + Challenge Award registration
"I had a wonderful time on Belinda's course - it was was fun, educational and carefully structured in easy-to-learn segments. The units were interactive, and Belinda gently encouraged everyone's participation, which helped in remembering a lot of the details. Belinda is a patient, supportive and highly competent teacher."
"I have attended Belinda's BHS Horse Care course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Belinda created a relaxed and friendly environment and brought all attendees together so that by the end of the course I had made new friends. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and she teaches in a down to earth manner and adapts her style to the class so that everyone can understand."
"Belinda at Equiteach has been fantastic! I have recently started riding again after a good few years out of the saddle and have quickly fallen back in love with being around horses. Belinda has helped me rebuild my skills and boost my confidence enabling me to really enjoy riding again, whilst learning new skills and taking my riding on to the next stage."
"Belinda is a very good teacher, both in lessons and the course. The course was helpful to my actual riding as well as giving me understanding of horses' needs and their care, particularly as it covered theoretical and practical aspects. Belinda's teaching style makes learning interesting and stimulating. I've found the course worthwhile and useful even though I do not own a horse and it is a good addition to having riding lessons."
"Had my first installment of my stage 3 course today and could not be more excited for the next. Such a welcoming environment, excellent facilities, well laid out syllabus and plenty of opportunity to have group discussions about your own experiences. Both Belinda and Richard are friendly, approachable, supportive and so down to earth, you feel totally at ease. Roll on September."
"Just wanted to thank you both, and say how much I enjoyed today - and want to learn more!"
"Had an absolutely fantastic day at the first of the stage 3 trainings, super relaxed and discussed about the topics and people’s experiences. Belinda Northcott and Richard Johnston-Smith have set up a fantastic school for starting people on theory lessons which are can be for personal development or if you want to do the exams!"