The Apprentice Jockeys licence allows riders aged between 16 and 26 years old, who are in full time paid employment with a UK based Licensed Racehorse Trainer to ride in flat races against professional jockeys, but with a weight allowance to compensate for their inexperience.
As part of the application, the prospective jockey is required to attend, and satisfactorily complete, a two-week course at either the National Horseracing College or the British Racing School. They must also undergo a medical examination and meet the Medical Standards for ‘Fitness to Ride’ and the Assessment of Concussion protocol.
The Course
During the course you will be lectured and assessed on the following:
- Riding Work and Giving Feedback
- Diet and Nutrition
- Principles of schooling and jumping
- Sports Science
- Rules and Regulations
- Integrity
There also practical elements to the course:
- Riding work
- Stalls
- Fitness assessment
- Simulator assessment
On completion of this course a report will be written and forwarded to the British Horseracing Authority
