About Us
Our Story
The Equine Academy was founded in 2020 by our Principal, Phillippa Christie, with a clear purpose: to bridge the gap between equestrians worldwide and the specialised knowledge of leading industry professionals.
Recognising that access to high-calibre equestrian education was often limited by geography and traditional formats, we set out to create an accessible, modern online learning environment. Since our launch, we have supported over 2,000 learning experiences for passionate students worldwide.
Evolution & Expansion
As the needs of the equestrian industry advanced, so did our vision. In 2026, The Equine Academy evolved from a single course platform into dedicated specialist colleges, delivering structured, in-depth pathways across diverse equestrian disciplines.
Alongside this growth, we identified an urgent gap in the educational sector: independent and small-scale course providers—particularly across the UK, Europe, and internationally—often have limited accessible routes to formal recognition. Today, The Equine Academy stands not only as an educator, but as an independent accreditation body.
By anchoring our standards in respected UK and European Qualification Frameworks (EQF), we help small and independent course providers achieve recognised accreditation. Crucially, our criteria place equine welfare and best industry practice at the heart of every syllabus—ensuring that modern, evidence-based horsemanship is the standard everywhere learning takes place.
Our Leadership & Faculty
Phillippa Christie — Founder & Principal
Phillippa established The Equine Academy in 2020 driven by a passion for accessible, high-quality horsemanship education. Under her guidance, the Academy has grown from a fledgling platform to an international learning community supporting thousands of equestrians. As Principal, Phillippa leads the Academy’s strategic and academic vision, ensuring every programme remains student-focused, practical, and grounded in horse welfare.
Aimee Jones — Director of Education
Aimee joined The Equine Academy in 2026 to lead our transition into specialist colleges and supports the development of our independent accreditation framework. With qualifications and experience in educational leadership and standards, Aimee works closely with independent course providers across the UK and internationally to help them benchmark their training against UK and European qualifications, fostering a new era of trust and professional credibility in equestrian education.
Approved Training Providers
Ensuring that our training programmes maintain excellence in line with occupational and professional standards.
