About the Industry

The common bond that joins many people who work in the industry is a real passion for both horses and the sport of horseracing. 

The racing industry supports significant levels of employment in many different sectors, with the core of the industry sustaining over 18,600 full time jobs. 

• Over 9,500 full time and around 7,400 part time employees are involved in the production and training of horses 
• 427 full time jockeys
• 592 licensed trainers of racehorses

The racecourses employ over 1800 full time staff, with numerous additional staff employed on a raceday, for catering and betting functions.  Raceday employees equate to 2,500 full time equivalent jobs, with many thousands individuals employed at the 60 racecourses in any given year and in excess of 5,000 people working on course at the largest meetings.

The racing industry is governing and regulated by the British Horseracing Authority.  It is the British Horseracing Authorities role to ensure the continued health and successful development of the sport.

Other key bodies in racing include The Racecourse Association, The Jockey Club, and Weatherbys.