A number of our students are studying for the BHSAI (Assistant Instructor) qualification which will open the door to a career with horses, whilst others are intent on reaching serious competition standards.

Our superb arenas are equipped to the finest standards, so that skills in all three disciplines can be developed. We have three cross-country style circuit courses ~ there are novice, intermediate and advanced circuits. All circuits are on all-weather surfaces and are fully floodlit, meaning they can be used in all weathers, at all times of the year, including winter evenings.

Our Equestrian Centre ensures Queen Ethelburga's stays the No1 Boarding School for equestrian minded students. In fact when complete, no other boarding school will come close in terms of facilities and resources. Pupils wanting to own their own stables combine BHSAI with Business Studies and Information Systems to provide an exceptional grounding for this career.

Nothing else like it at any other boarding school

Our Equestrian Centre is very close to our boarding houses. You can ride after school and at weekends. We are out competing almost every week. We attend major events such as the Horse of the Year Show and the Bramham 3-day Event. QE hosts horse shows and Master Classes.

For pupils who simply enjoy the fun of riding and caring for their horse, to the keenest and most able young professional there are academic opportunities, with supreme riding facilities and instruction. 6th Form can combine BHSAI Equestrian Studies with A-Levels, achieving excellent academic results with 98% going onto University.