Careers in Racing

Advanced Apprentice Course (Flat)

As an Apprentice Jockey, you'll need to continue your development in order to maintain your licence.  Having completed both your Licence and Continuation Courses and having achieved 20 or more winners, you'll need to complete an Advanced Apprentice Course.

Designed to develop your skills to greater levels, this four day course has a similar content to the Continuation Course but at a much greater depth.  A far higher level of riding skills is demanded too.  As well as covering continued fitness and nutrition, the course also introduces you to media training, including a mock press interview where you can try out your newly acquired skills.

"It really makes you think about your career.  All young jockeys should take notice because the course is very good and very informative".

"It was a great course to be able to attend at this point in my career"

The Licensing Department of the British Horseracing Authority will advise you when you need to attend this course.  For further information visit the Licensing section on the British Horseracing Authority's website.

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