Course overview

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 Schooling
• Fitness assessment
• Simulator assessment

On completion of this course a report will be written and forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority

Eligibility

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

• Galloping a racehorse at speed
• Riding work on a racehorse
• Jumping a racehorse over hurdles and fences

What will you learn

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.