Case Studies

“I get tremendous job satisfaction at the end of each day. Hard work is rewarded on days when you have a big winner”

“I get to work with some of the best horses around, such as Oaks and multiple group winners”

“It’s extremely satisfying coming back in and having a happy owner, a happy trainer and a happy horse”

“I’m really looking forward to some of the first foals I looked after appearing on the racecourse”

“Winning is certainly the best part of the job and it always gives the team a great boost”

“The best part of my job is that I get to go racing for a living!”

“You cannot beat the sense of bringing a new life into the world”

“I’m lucky enough to go to Dubai for the winter, so I’m never cold anymore”

“Being a work rider is the perfect role if you want to carry on with your other interests and commitments while earning a steady wage.”

“Being around horses every day is definitely the best part of the job”

“Race days are definitely the best part of my job as every room is open and all of our facilities are in use”

“Try to get as much ‘hands on’ horse handling experience as you can, as this will help you a lot in this role”

“There is no better feeling than being able to tell a client that their mare has delivered a healthy foal”

“I enjoy the variety and challenge of each day and the prestige of being one of only a handful of Racecourse Head Groundsmen in the country”

“It was during a work placement at Goodwood that I realised just what an exciting and expanding industry it is”

“It is essential to be confident and to enjoy dealing with people in this role”

“There’s a great deal of job satisfaction when a meeting has gone well and you feel you’ve made a difference”

“The best part is working the big days and being behind the scenes when the best horses and jockeys are in action”

“I love to talk, and marketing allows me to talk to everyone on some sort of level”

“The buzz and atmosphere on a raceday is always great and there is a real sense of satisfaction afterwards”

“I loved my 16 years spent at Sky Sports, but presenting horse racing has always been my dream job”

“It’s really exciting to see your thoughts and ideas come to life”

“Racing is my passion and my hobby. I adore the sport and get paid to write about it in numerous forms. That makes me extraordinarily fortunate.”