Karen Dixon MBE, a member of the Great Britain Olympic Three Day Event Team in Atlanta, holds the post of Senior Trainer here at Queen Ethelburga's College.

Karen is one of the world's leading Three Day Event Riders, having first represented her country at the age of 17, she has gone on to win medals at all levels. These include a Team Silver at the Seoul Olympics, Team Gold and individual bronze at the World Championships in Holland and Horse and Hound Personality of the Year. Some of the well-known horses Karen has ridden include Too Smart, Get Sharpe, Hot Property and of course, Get Smart. Karen's equestrian achievements have kept her in the top 10 world rankings for the past 10 years

Karen will be teaching at the College for up to 6 hours, one day per week during term time, and is happy to teach riders at all levels in Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country.

To book Karen Dixon lessons, pupils should first obtain written permission from parents, and then see the Equestrian Office, who will confirm the date and time of bookings and the type of lesson required.

Lessons are booked for a full term, and a term's notice is required to cease the lessons.