As part of the application, the prospective jockey is required to attend, and satisfactorily complete, a two-week course at either the National Horseracing College or the British Racing School. They must also undergo a medical examination and meet the Medical Standards for ‘Fitness to Ride’ and the Assessment of Concussion protocol.

The Course: During the course you will be lectured and assessed on the following: Riding Work and Giving Feedback, Diet and Nutrition, Principles of schooling and jumping, Sports Science, Rules and Regulations, Integrity. They’re also practical elements to the course: Riding work, Stalls, Fitness assessment, Simulator assessment. On completion of this course a report will be written and forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority

Course overview

The Course During the course you will be lectured and assessed on the following:

• Riding Work and Giving Feedback
• Diet and Nutrition
• Principles of schooling and jumping
• Sports Science
• Rules and Regulations
• Integrity

There also practical elements to the course:

• Riding work
• Stalls
• Fitness assessment
• Simulator assessment

Eligibility

Before you apply for your Licence you should have completed your Level 2 Diploma in Racehorse Care. You will also be expected to be confident and competent at the below:

• Galloping a racehorse at speed
• Riding work on a racehorse
• Jumping a racehorse out of the starting stalls

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.