What you’ll do

Those that join the programme will have access to events and activities later this year. This will include  insight days, industry trips, networking, careers support and much more with the team.

If you would like to apply for this programme or know someone who might be interested, please get in touch with Sean Simara, Programme Coordinator, ssimara@britishhorseracing.com or simply fill out the application form here.

This will be the first part of the programme seeing the sport up close where you will be able to explore your options in the sport. See and hear from people working in it and much more. With various networking days including days with British Horseracing Authority staff on course and in office.

Who you’ll work with

A various mix of industry people and plenty of networking opportunities.

Here is the link to the online brochure last year so you can get a taste of what happened:

What happened last year?

• Careers in Racing – hear careers stories and find out more about what you could do in the sport of horseracing
• Film and TV Production – Find out more about this area by hearing from Equine Productions, a specialist in producing films for equine-related industries
• Sky Sports Racing – Josh Apiafi, TV presenter, & other racing media
• Introduction into Horseracing – find out how the industry works together to make a raceday happen
• Social Media and Marketing – we find out how a racecourse markets big events on social media
• Diversity and Inclusion in the horseracing industry – hear from our Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the BHA and discuss current issues in this area and what you can do to help.

The Step on Track Programme Alumni have gone on to  have work placements at Racing Post, Job shadowing days and you can read below on what one member has done in the group:

Areeba – Step on Track 

A bit more about Step On Track

The Step on Track Programme is a development opportunity put in place to encourage and develop people from underrepresented groups in our sport. Please fill out the application form register interest. 

This will be the first part of the programme seeing the sport up close. We will host you for the day where you will explore your options in the sport. See and hear from people working in it and much more.

If you would like to apply for this programme or know someone who might be interested, please get in touch with Sean Simara, Programme Coordinator, ssimara@britishhorseracing.com or simply fill out the application form here.