Course Details

This Level 2 in Racehorse Care and Exercise allows you to combine your love of horses with the chance to gain qualifications to work in one of the country’s most exciting sports. It is FREE to attend and starts in September 2025.

This is a term-time based course lasting 2 years for students aged 16-18 who will attend the British Racing School three times a week, whilst still living at home. Students will cover all the areas of the British Racing School’s fully residential Foundation Course whilst spreading their learning across two years and attending as day students.

During the first year students will work towards their Level 1 Diploma in Racehorse Care and will have the opportunity to take part in a day’s work experience each week (in addition to the three days at the British Racing School). In the second year students will either work towards their Level 2 Diploma or start an apprenticeship in a racing yard, fully supported by the British Racing School.

The course covers all aspects of racehorse care and exercise and will include expert tuition on:

– Horse handling and grooming
– Stable management
– Feeding and watering
– Horse welfare
– Riding in all our facilities including indoor arena, outdoor menage and round and straight canters
– Racing industry knowledge
– Maths and English support (if required)
– Preparation for the workplace

If you have any queries about the course or would like to talk to someone, please contact the British Racing School on careers@brs.org.uk / 01638 665103