The Trainers Courses consist of three modules, with each taking place over four or five days. They are a mandatory part of the criteria for a Licence to Train, as set by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), but do not confer automatic right to a Licence.
Qualification
Racehorse Management
Duration
1 Week
Study type
Newmarket
Course overview
To achieve Module 1, applicants for licences and permits to train must complete the following in the order outlined:
This Diploma has been designed specifically for the racing industry and is a nationally recognised, skill-based qualification. The awarding body for the qualification is 1st 4 Sport.
To obtain a Level 3 Diploma you first need to register yourself for the qualification by contacting the BRS. You will then be sent log in details for OneFile for you start working through at home. You are advised to plan well ahead (minimum two months) and contact The British Racing School as soon as possible regarding your assessment.
2. Attendance on and completion of a one-week course in Racehorse Management at the BRS in Newmarket
The course will give you an insight into:
Recognition and diagnosis of lameness
Feeding and nutrition
Farriery and remedial shoeing
Handicapping
Purchase and selection of bloodstock
Training and fitness
Licensing/racecourse procedures
Gallops construction and maintenance
Role and responsibility of the NTF
Vets in racing
Horse health including cardiovascular health, infectious respiratory disease and EIPH
No exemptions from undergoing Module 1, as outlined above, will be considered unless the applicant has trained 50 runners and five winners under the Rules of a recognised Turf Authority.
Eligibility
Successful completion of these modules is essential for those wishing to pursue a career training racehorses.
Applicants must have already attained their Level 3 Diploma in Racehorse Care and Management
What will you learn
This has been designed specifically for the racing industry and is a nationally recognised, skill-based qualification. The awarding body for the qualification is 1st 4 Sport.
This cost covers tuition, lunch and refreshments. Accommodation can be arranged at an additional £50 per night (including a Continental breakfast and evening meal) subject to availability.
If you complete the Level 3 Diploma through the BRS and then attend the Module One at the BRS you will be able to attend Module 1 at a reduced rate of £410.00 (applicable to new sign ups to the Level 3 Diploma from August 2024).
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