A-Z of Courses
Training available in the industry is extensive - from residential courses to short day courses and on the job training. A summary of courses is listed in this A-Z with some of the key courses described in more detail.
view all coursesAdvanced Apprentice (NVQ 3) in Racehorse Care and Management
This training programme takes around 18 months to complete and increases your knowledge about racehorse care and management. It is often seen as a stepping stone to greater levels of...
Read moreAdvanced Apprentice Licence Course
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...
Read moreAmateur Rider Development Course
This course is designed for Amateur riders who would like to develop and improve their riding technique. The course is held over 4 1/2 days, fully residential and...
Read moreAmateur Rider Seminar Category A
If you want to start riding under the Rules of Racing in Amateur races, you will have to apply for an Amateur Riders Permit. You will also have to attend an Amateur Riders Seminar and an...
Read moreAmateur Rider Seminar Category B
If you want to obtain an Amateur Riders Permit Category B, you will be required to attend and satisfactorily complete a 5 day course. To be eligible for this training you must have had a...
Read moreApprentice Continuation Course
This course is designed to build on the skills you learnt on the Licence Course and offers a more in-depth look at your riding skills, fitness and wellbeing. For further information...
Read moreApprentice Licence Course
The first stage in becoming a Flat Jockey is to be employed full time by a Trainer. You will then to attend this mandatory course at either the British Racing School or Northern Racing...
Read moreAssistant Trainers Course
This is a three-day course reflecting the importance of the assistant trainers' role within stables and on the racecourse where they represent their trainer. You can read more about this...
Read moreConditional Advanced Course
The aim of the Advanced Course is to provide Conditional Jockeys with further advice and training on the development of their professional career. To find out more visit the jockeys...
Read moreConditional Continuation Course
This course is designed to build on the skills you learnt at your Licence course and offers a more in-depth look at your riding skills, fitness and wellbeing. To find out more visit the...
Read moreConditional Licence Course
The first stage in becoming a Jump Jockey is to be employed full time by a Trainer. You will need to attend a mandatory course at either the British Racing School or Northern Racing...
Read moreDarley Flying Start
Darley Flying Start is an International Management Training Programme specialising in thoroughbred breeding and racing for 12 graduates each year. To read more about this programme visit the...
Read moreEquine Science and Thoroughbred Management
This unique course, run by Oxford Brookes University in partnership with Abingdon and Witney College, gives students the opportunity to study aspects of both the Thoroughbred industry coupled with...
Read moreEquine Transport
There are two Certificates available in this area: Certificate in Equine Transport (CET) for those carrying out short journeys, over 65km (approx 40 miles) but not exceeding 8...
Read moreEvening Lecture Programme
The National Stud conducts a programme of evening lectures between February and June each year. The lectures are open to any interested parties and represent an ideal education forum for...
Read moreFoundation Course - NVQ 2 Racehorse Care (Breeding Option)
If you have decided that you want to work with horses but that you don't necessarily want to ride, then think about training for a career in the breeding industry. The training...
Read moreFoundation Course - NVQ 2 Racehorse Care (Riding)
The course is compulsory for anyone under 19 entering the racing industry. You’ll learn a host of skills specifically related to the care of racehorses and how to ride them. You will...
Read moreFoundation Degree in Horseracing
The British Racing School has joined forces with Warwickshire College to bring you the first Foundation Degree for the Horseracing Industry. The qualification itself is made up of ten core...
Read moreHealth and Safety Seminar
These seminars are run by the British Horseracing Authority and are based on the Industry Health and Safety Manual (also known as the Red Book). The aim of the seminar is to explain the...
Read moreHorse Handling Course
This course is aimed specifically at racecourse groundstaff who may, during the course of a race meeting, have to deal with equine emergencies such as loose or injured horses. This course is run...
Read moreHorse Health and First Aid
This course covers horses health and first aid and is run at the British Racing School. For dates and further information, visit the British Racing School website.
Read moreLunging and Long Reigning
This course in lunging and long reigning is run at the British Racing School. For dates and further information, visit the British Racing School website
Read moreMedia Training for Jockeys
This training enables you as a professional jockey to access training in media broadcast techniques and interview skills. To find out more visit the jockeys section in Career Development.
Read moreNational Stud Diploma Course
This is an intensive programme run by the National Stud and provides advanced levels of training for breeding and the thoroughbred industry. It covers key elements of he breeding cyle and...
Read moreOverview of British Racing
This informative one day course provides a general introduction to the world of racing and is ideal for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of racing or develop their career in the...
Read morePoint to Point Pre-Season Training Day
The Point to Point Pre-Season training comprises of a half-day tuition delivered by a jumping consultant on your own horse. Training sessions are restricted to ten riders to allow maximum...
Read morePony Racing Training
Pony Racing Training Days are available at the British Racing School and the Northern Racing College for those aged 8-15. Training Days are run on a level based system. Level 1 is mandatory as...
Read moreRacecourse Groundstaff Course
There are a number of different courses available for Racecourse Groundstaff including the Foundation Course, Intermediate Course, Advanced Course and Fence Building Course. These courses...
Read moreRacing Secretaries
The Racing Secretaries Course is designed to provide aspiring secretaries and newly appointed secretaries with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the trainers secretary, the strucutre of...
Read moreStud Secretaries Course
The Equisoft Stud Secretaries’ course has been developed for secretaries new to the Thoroughbred breeding industry or anyone wishing to work in the role. The course runs over 5...
Read moreSupervisory Skills
If you are an aspiring head groom, this course is well worth doing. It will provide you with the skills and confidence to take the next step up to managing people. To find out more visit the...
Read moreThe Racing Industry Course
This course is a British Horseracing Authority programme, planned and delivered by the British Racing School, run over a week covering all of the major aspects of the racing industry. For...
Read moreTrainers Licence Course
These courses are part of the criteria for a Licence to Train, which is set by the Licensing Committee of the British Horseracing Authority. The courses are made up of a series of seminars,...
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