The Morpeth branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is thriving in its new home at Northumberland College. The group moved its activities and ponies to the industry-leading Equine Centre at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus in 2023, and, following a transition period to ensure a smooth relocation from its previous premises, Morpeth … Continued
Equine student Talitha has reached the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) national finals after an amazing performance in the regional qualifiers. Talitha, who is studying Level 2 Equine Care at Kirkley Hall Campus was selected by Washington RDA to represent Tyne and Wear in the competition at the Pegasus Riding Centre in Morpeth where … Continued
Northumberland College has welcomed the Morpeth branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) to its new home at Kirkley Hall Campus’ Equine Centre. The registered charity’s activities and ponies will be based at the college’s industry-leading educational centre near Ponteland after moving from the Pegasus Centre in Tranwell in early May. The move … Continued
Equine Management student Emily Avery has enjoyed a successful year both on campus and competing in British Dressage. The 17-year-old recently won the North and East C+ Rider League, a competition which is open to those who have been selected for the British Dressage regional squads. Each rider is awarded points by completing a series … Continued
A Northumberland College alumni’s research has been recognised at one of the country’s most prestigious Higher Education equine conferences. Bekki Schofield, who studied an FdSc in Equine Performance and Coaching before graduating with a BSc first class honours, was chosen to present an abstract of her dissertation at the Alltech-Hartpury Conference. Aimed at Higher Education students from across the UK, … Continued
Northumberland College’s bespoke Equine Centre at Kirkley Hall has been shortlisted in the Commercial Development category at the Insider Media North East Property Awards. Part of a multi-million-pound regeneration project managed by real estate consultants Hollis, the recently completed Centre boasts an international-standard indoor arena to host equestrian events; a stable block, tack rooms, wash area, drying room, horse walker and show jumps available for hire to local riding clubs; as well as a … Continued
Northumberland College apprentices are celebrating passing their Equine qualifications after turning to technology to complete their end-point assessments (EPA). Each of the cohort – who are working at equestrian centres across the region – passed the Level 2 Equine Groom Standard despite moving to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unable to carry out … Continued
A significant investment in state-of-the-art equine facilities at Northumberland College will further position the specialist further education college as a centre of excellence for equine education. The bespoke equine centre at its Kirkley Hall campus in Ponteland, which is currently under construction, will house stable block accommodation, tack room, international-standard 38 by 48 metre square indoor arena with viewing gallery, schooling field and paddock. A newly constructed education hub will also accommodate the delivery of equine management skills such as farriery, dentistry and … Continued
Students and staff at Kirkley Hall Campus are celebrating an outstanding 100% pass rate in equine exams for the third year running. All 23 Equine Management students gained a pass, merit or distinction in their spring technical diploma and technical certificate exams, with all passing at the first attempt. The college’s Animal Management courses also achieved an incredible 100% … Continued
