All Courses

Residential Foundation Course Level 1 Diploma in Work-Based Horse Care and Riding The Foundation Course is the perfect entry point for individuals wishing ...

Have you successfully completed the Foundation Course? Or are you already employed in a racing yard?  If so, then you’re ready ...

Have you achieved your Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship (Racing)? Or, are you already working as a senior or experienced racing groom? If ...

This two-year course is designed for students in school years 10 and 11 (minimum age is 14-years old) who want to spend one day ...

The National Horseracing College is pleased to provide work experience opportunities for those who have relevant practical equine experience. Work placements are ...

The College holds training days during the school holidays, open to those with no previous experience of race-riding, through to seasoned junior ...

As part of the application process for the Academy Scheme, applicants must attend a Pony Racing Authority (PRA) Taster Day before being ...

Tailored To Suit Your Needs This course is suitable for those who ride currently but would like to learn to ride Racehorses ...

The Trainers Courses consist of three modules, with each taking place over four/five days. They are a mandatory part of the ...

The Assistant Trainers Course is a four-day course reflecting the importance of the assistant trainers’ role within stables and on the racecourse. ...

The Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Diploma is a self study qualification which can be completed at your own pace. The qualification consists ...

The Racing Secretaries Course is designed to provide aspiring secretaries and newly appointed secretaries with a comprehensive understanding of the role of ...

All prospective applicants must pass a Pre-Licence Assessment before being considered for a place on the main jockeys’ courses for apprentices and ...

The Apprentice Jockeys licence allows riders aged between 16 and 26 years old, who are in full time paid employment with a UK based ...

Behind the Scenes Seminar If you want to develop your career in horseracing, or perhaps you are new to the industry and ...

The Conditional Jockeys licence allows riders aged between 16 and 26 years old, who are in full time paid employment with a UK based ...

The Course Category B Permit holders may ride in Flat Races confined to Amateur Riders, Steeplechase or Hurdle Races, except those confined ...

TRAINING FOR AMATEUR RIDERS NHC holds training seminars for new Amateur Riders wishing to ride under the Rules of Racing. The seminar ...

P2P Training and Assessment Days For all new point-to-point riders and experienced pony racing jockeys. The Point-to-Point training comprises of a ...

Private simulator tuition sessions with jockey coaches can be booked.

There are some circumstances which may require an individual to undertake a re-assessment of a specific element from a Licence Course. They ...

WHAT’S INCLUDED Often racecourses have personnel that receive horse handler’s training but it can also be for individuals or organisations ...

The racing industry is a diverse and exciting world to work in. When millions of people watch a race such as the ...

Fancy being a jockey? Does your pony think he’s a racehorse? – then the five-day NHC Pony Racing Camp is a must ...

Learners attending the NHC 14 to 16 Programme will have the opportunity for a scholarship which will enable them to race in Pony Club ...

Open Mornings at the National Horseracing College (NHC) are designed for parents, guardians, potential learners, and career advisors to find out more ...

National Horseracing College offer work based training for the racing industry at a location to meet your needs. Working nationwide to deliver ...

The care given in the first few minutes of discovering an injured or sick horse in distress can be critical in maximising ...

This programme is designed to help you build skilled, confident coaches within your own workplace, with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations. ...

In partnership with the Association of British Riding Schools, the National Horseracing College offers fully-funded Level 2 Equine Groom (Standard) Apprenticeships.  Apprenticeships combine ...

In partnership with the Association of British Riding Schools, the National Horseracing College offers fully-funded Level 3 Senior Equine Groom (Standard) Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships ...