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Equine College Courses

Are you passionate about working with horses? Bishop Burton College is the perfect place to study.


Our college level equine courses will help you achieve your career ambitions and, if you’re a keen rider, you’ll have lots of time to develop your horse riding skills and compete.


As an equestrian college, you’ll find some of the very best equestrian facilities in the UK at Bishop Burton College, including our cross-country course, Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre and range of indoor and outdoor arenas.

From coaching to equine therapy, whatever your career aspirations you’ll have access to supportive, expert tutors and instructors, many active in the industry alongside their college commitments.

Unrivalled choice

Our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses and apprenticeships cover a wide range of equine studies, including horse care, riding equine therapy and rehabilitation, coaching and grooming.

We also offer an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Equine to prepare students aged 19+ for degree-level study, as well as daytime, evening and weekend Equine short courses.

Outstanding equestrian facilities

Bishop Burton College is home to some of the best equine facilities in the UK, including four outdoor and three indoor arenas for top-level showjumping and dressage.

Theory and practice

Our equine courses include classroom-based study and practical experience. You’ll also gain valuable skills working on the prestigious equine events we host here, as well as from work placements.

A range of study trips in the UK and abroad will give you a unique insight into the global equine industry. From Badminton Horse Trials to Austria, Horse of the Year Show to Texas, there's always something to look forward to.

Riding and competition

As a Bishop Burton student, you can access free British Horse Society training.

If you want extra horse riding hours, or to ride if you’re on a non-riding course, you can join our riding club.

Our best riders are invited to apply to join our prestigious Equine Academy, which can provide you with expert coaching to support your high-level competition.

So, if you want to learn at one of the best equine colleges in the UK, take a look at what we offer!

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Student Profiles

Brooke Tipple Equine Apprentice

Brooke, Equine Apprentice

Brooke is a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice with Lisa Jones Yard in Doncaster. A keen rider, Brooke enjoys the practicality of her apprenticeship and loves that she is able to demonstrate what she learns in the classroom at her workplace.

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Meet your tutors

Kira Staff Profile page 63

Kira Richer

Equine Lecturer and Level 3 Course Manager

“In my role as an Equine Lecturer and Course Manager, I teach across a range of topics. Whether I’m at the head of the classroom or out in the yard, I’m happy to be sharing my knowledge and experience with our students.

“Outside of my role at the college, I’m also a BHS stage 5 coach, meaning I’m able to support riders across all the equine disciplines to improve their confidence and skills in the saddle. Being able to share this industry knowledge with my students is really beneficial to help them become confident equestrians."

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