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
Doncaster
Course overview
The aim of the Courses is to prepare those individuals who are on the verge of applying for a Licence to Train, rather than to teach the art of training racehorses.
Module 1: Racehorse Management (to be eligible to attend this course applicants must have achieved a Diploma Level 3 in Racehorse Care and Management)
Module 2: Business Skills
Module 3: Staff Management.
The above courses are made up of a series of seminars, which are delivered by specialist racing consultants, who each have extensive working knowledge of the horseracing industry
Eligibility
Successful completion of these modules is essential for those wishing to pursue a career training racehorses.
Permit To Train
For applicants wishing to apply for a Permit to Train, attendance is only required on Module 1 of the Trainers Modules under the British Horseracing Authority’s current criteria.
A Permit to Train entitles the holder to train horses for Steeple Chases, Hurdle races and National Hunt Flat races which are the sole property of himself, his spouse, parents, sons, daughters, brothers or sisters. A permit trainer should be a genuine amateur for whom the training of racehorses is a pastime and not a money-making enterprise.
Similarly to a full licence holder, a potential permit holder should have attained Diploma Level 3 in Racehorse Care and Management and attended the seminar at Weatherbys.
Full details regarding the course criteria and licence application forms can be found at the British Horseracing Authority’s website www.britishhorseracing.com or contact the Licensing Department:
T: 0207 152 0000
E: licensing@britishhorseracing.com
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.
Cost
The cost of each module is £810.00 (inc VAT) – tuition, course literature, lunch and refreshments (No accommodation).
Due to the close proximity to Doncaster Racecourse and Doncaster Bloodstock Sales accommodation is in plentiful supply. Details of hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses will be supplied by the College.
Please contact the BHA Licensing Department to discuss the modules in greater detail.
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