BE Level 4 Coach	Team Trainer	International Business Consultation
BHS Senior Assessor	Freelance Coach	Competition Rider

Fred Hodges is a BHSI (Level 5 Performance Coach) and British Eventing Accredited Coach (UKCC Level 4), working with riders from grassroots through to advanced competition.

He is committed to lifelong learning and is currently completing an MSc in Professional Practice in Sports Coaching, with a research focus on coaching practice and athlete development.

His coaching blends technical expertise with a deeper understanding of how riders learn, perform, and make decisions under pressure. The aim is simple: to develop riders who are not just capable, but confident, adaptable, and able to perform when it matters. For riders and coaches who want to develop not just performance, but understanding.

A Different Approach to Coaching

Coaching is more than instruction.

Fred works with riders and coaches to:

• Improve technical performance and feel
• Develop decision-making and adaptability
• Build confidence in training and competition
• Create structured, purposeful training systems

This approach supports both immediate progress and long-term development, helping riders become increasingly independent and effective.

Who Fred Work's With

• Competitive riders (eventing, showjumping, dressage)
• Ambitious amateurs looking to progress
• Coaches seeking to develop their practice
• Centres and organisations building performance programmes

Experience & Qualifications

• BHSI (British Horse Society Senior Coach)
• BHS Level 5 Performance Coach
• British Equestrian UKCC Level 4 Coach
• British Eventing Accredited Coach
• Postgraduate study in coaching and athlete development

Fred's work is informed by current research in coaching, learning, and performance development, alongside extensive practical experience.