Careers in Racing

 

Careers in the Horseracing Industry

When people think about Horseracing, the first job that comes to mind is being a Jockey. In fact, there are actually hundreds of different job roles available in the industry from working with horses in a racing yard or stud farm to working on a racecourse itself. We have 59 in the country to pick from! You could find yourself in hospitality, marketing, media, or events.
 
National Careers Week 2021 provides us with a fantastic platform to get this message across to people and let them know what is on offer.
 
We see National Careers Week a perfect time to focus on your career options, opportunities to develop yourself and we are here to help.

Did you know that young people can study for an Apprenticeship in the Horseracing industry? So, with young people having to stay in education until they are 18, attending one of our Training Providers and taking a vocational route can be a good choice.

Our aim at Careers in Racing is to help people find a rewarding job role, in an industry that they are passionate about. We have dedicated Training Providers and courses available from Apprenticeships to an MBA, riding and non-riding. The two providers we work with are the National Horseracing College in Yorkshire and the British Racing School which is located in Suffolk. Both have run online open days for the past year giving you the experience and behind the scenes look at their facilities over the past year. You can enjoy these via their YouTube channels.

We’re keen to work with schools and colleges up and down the country. Attending virtual careers fairs and running experiential days such as ‘Explore Racing Days’ once it’s safe to do so. This is a chance for you to come along with your friends or family to learn more about what happens behind the scenes on a race day. We also understand work experience is a vital part of your education and career progression. Our team will make every effort to assist with work experience requests through the year.