Northumberland College Equestrian Centre at Kirkley Hall

01/09/2026

YOU REALLY WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! 💜🐴💜🐴💜🐴💜

• Different Backgrounds • Different Experiences • Different Perspectives.

We are truly excited to welcome a trio of internationally acclaimed horsemen, for a night of learning, lively conversation and light-hearted banter!

Daniel Dauphin, ‘The Bit Guy’ is joining us from the USA.
Principally known for his extensive knowledge and teachings on bits and bitting, Daniel has presented at some of the world's most prestigious equestrian gatherings.
With oodles of common-sense logic, Daniel makes the complex understandable.
He has a wicked sense of humour and a passion for helping people and horses learn.

Ben Atkinson is known to many of you already, having built an extraordinary career in the live performance, film and TV industries.
His inspiring displays showcase some of the finest horse training principles equestrianism has to offer and he now has a huge global following.
As our new President, we believe his proven horsemanship and thoughtful, ever-progressive approach to equine training and welfare, aligns perfectly with our ethos.

Irishman William Micklem FBHS has dedicated his career to improving the way we understand, train, manage and care for horses.
As a breeder and trainer of international horses, creator of the Micklem bridle, author and influential voice in equestrian sport, William’s work has consistently challenged us to look beyond tradition.
He is a lifelong horseman with one enduring principle that we at Here4Horses share: the horse must come first.

It’s going to be a great night to remember.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Tickets available here: https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/beyond-the-bit

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01/09/2026

Great first day of induction for the new and returning cohort of Equine Students at Kirkley Hall. Thanks so much to Laura Collins of Horse Harmony for giving up her time again to do a masterclass on obstacle training and safe horse handling for the students.
- Laura Collins

27/08/2026

Here are our term dates for the 2026-2027 academic year:


Autumn Term🍂

First half term: 1st September - 15th October

Half term holiday: 16th October - 30th October

Second half term: 2nd November - 18th December

Christmas break: 21st December - 1st January


Spring Term🌸

First half term: 4th January - 12th February

Half term holiday: 15th February - 19th February

Second half term: 22nd February - 24th March

Easter break: 29th March - 9th April



Summer Term☀️

First half term: 12th April - 28th May

Half term holiday: 31st May - 5th June

Second half term: 7th June - 18th June

Summer holidays: 21st June onwards



We can't wait to welcome you for another exciting year!

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26/08/2026

Please don't worry if you have already enrolled with us but haven't received an email with log ins to iPay yet. Our enrolment events have been really busy, so there may be a delay in getting everyone on our system. Our team are working hard to ensure this happens as quickly is possible.

We're also experiencing a technical issue with our new iPay portal that is affecting students ordering uniform and kit. This is being looked into urgently and emails will be sent out as soon as it is rectified.

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

✨ Well done to Equine Apprentice Maisie Taylor at the Pony Club National Championships 26 ✨

Scoring a personal best dressage of 28.1

Followed by an amazing DC!! Storming round a course that caused lots of problems helping the team take 🥈 out of 40+ teams and 🏅4th individually !

Maisie is based with Emma Carmichael Equestrian where is is lucky enough to ride and compete her superstar horse Junior.