What’s Involved?
The aim of The Jockey Preparation Course is to produce graduates who are capable of gaining a jockey’s licence during or following the completion of the 12-week programme. The programme will prepare students for a career as a jockey by providing them with training in the areas of coaching, race day procedures, fitness, medical, nutrition and personal development. Alongside this, students will receive education in the fundamental care and management of the thoroughbred racehorse and the rules and regulations of horseracing that a jockey will be expected to understand.
The programme will be delivered by an initial 6-week training block at RACE Academy, followed by phase two, a 6-week work-based training block with a racehorse trainer. Following the initial
training block, the student will be required to attend continual progression training days delivered at RACE during phase two of the programme.
What’s Covered?
Practical Core Skill Development:
- Riding – Flat
- Riding – Schooling
- Riding fast work
- Riding from stalls
- Simulator Coaching
- Fitness
- Strength and Conditioning
- Horse Care and Management
QQI Accredited Modules:
Personal Development Modules:
- Rules of racing
- Raceday procedures
- Industry structure
- CV Preparation and Interview Skills
- Media training
- Sports psychology
- Nutrition and Diet
- Financial management
When is the course delivered?
Next course will commence on the 17th of June 2024.
Duration : 12 – week training programme.
Phase one: 6 weeks Monday -Friday, 8 am – 5pm at RACE (half day finish Friday’s).
Phase two: 6 placement weeks with a Racehorse Trainer with training at RACE – one day bi-weekly during phase two. RACE will assist with trainer allocation.
How do I apply?
To be eligible for this course you need to be the minimum age of 15 years old.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 7th June 2024
What is the cost of this course?
This course is delivered in collaboration with KWETB & Equuip
Transport
RACE will be providing a transport service for the duration of the course for local pick up/drop off at designated locations, please contact the RACE office when you have accommodation secured as we will be confirming the locations for collection/drop off ahead of the start date.
Catering
RACE will provide lunch daily (please let us know via the application form of any dietary requirements).
Previous Course Student Testimonials:
“The course was extremely enjoyable and it has really helped me improve my riding”
“I really enjoyed my time in RACE as it was very interesting and we got great opportunities”
“I learned loads about schooling horses and getting them ready for the races”
