There are many examples of people working in racing who have come from a very different career. Those that have perhaps previously been working in other equine disciplines, or in entirely different industries. Don’t be afraid to take a look at our job board to see the many opportunities available.

If you want to work directly with horses but don’t ride you might like to take a look at the Ground Based Yard Staff Courses at the British Racing School or National Horseracing College. There is also free training for a career in the breeding industry course that is run at the National Stud.

For these courses, you don’t need to have any prior experience.  Just an eagerness to learn and to want to work in the racing or breeding industry following your course.  You will find these courses advertised on this website, when they are being run, usually once a year.