{"id":158,"date":"2018-07-02T10:25:06","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T09:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/?p=158"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:20:04","slug":"pony-racing-junior-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/pony-racing-junior-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Academy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

We run several Junior Academy days every year for ages 10 to 17 years, with a dream of becoming a jockey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications are now open for the October Mid-Term 2026 . <\/strong><\/span>This is a 1-day course<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please apply below and you will be contacted via email to confirm the assigned date in due course.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Applications will close on 09\/10\/2026<\/span><\/p>\n

If applying for a riding level and not sure which application to complete, please complete the application for Level 2 and we will assess the applicants eligibility and place them accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Riders are grouped by their age and experience so that everyone is of a similar level of ability. Activities for each day are planned around each level of experience and we aim to make these days a lot of fun. Places are limited to 10 riders per Academy Day. If you would like to register for future Junior Academy days please fill in the application form via the link below the level you are applying for. Please make sure you read each level criteria to ensure you are best placed. Once received we will be in contact with you to confirm your date and place.<\/p>\n

Level 1A Junior Academy \u2013 Aged 10-12 years old \u2013 Non-Riding.
\n<\/u><\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/strong>Introduction to racing and race-riding skills
\n\u2022 Demonstration of skills needed to ride racehorses with confidence, including tacking up racehorses.
\n\u2022 Introduction to caring for Racehorses and an interactive racing session.
\n\u2022 1-to-1 simulator lessons with RACE instructors.
\nUnderstanding & Training in Health & Fitness for Professional Jockeys
\n\u2022 A fun fitness class with RACE Strength & Conditioning Coach explaining the basics of a how elite jockeys train.<\/p>\n

Application form for Junior Academy Level 1A<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Level 1B Junior Academy \u2013 Aged 13-17 years old – Non Riding.<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction to racing and race-riding skills
\n\u2022 Demonstration of skills needed to ride racehorses with confidence, including tacking up racehorses.
\n\u2022 Introduction to caring for Racehorses and an interactive racing session.
\n\u2022 1-to-1 simulator lessons with RACE instructors.
\nUnderstanding & Training in Health & Fitness for Professional Jockeys
\n\u2022 A fun fitness class with RACE Strength & Conditioning Coach explaining the basics of a how elite jockeys train.<\/p>\n

Application form for Junior Academy Level 1B <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Level 2 Junior Academy \u2013 Aged 13-17 years old – Riding in RACE Arena<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction to riding racehorses
\n<\/u>\u2022 Throughout the practical training session, you will be working on your horsemanship skills, including best practice for horse handling, grooming and tacking up for exercise.
\n\u2022 Introduction to riding – all riders will ride under close supervision. For safety reasons riders will be split into two groups following the initial riding session.
\n\u2022Riding coaching – work on improving your riding skills, riding thoroughbred racehorses in a racing saddle
\n\u2022 1-to-1 simulator lessons with RACE instructors.
\nUnderstanding & Training in Health & Fitness for Professional Jockeys<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u2022 A fun fitness class with RACE Strength & Conditioning Coach explaining the basics of a how elite jockeys train.<\/p>\n

Application form for Junior Academy Level 2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Level 3 Junior Academy \u2013 Aged 13-17 years old- Riding on RACE Gallops<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction to riding racehorses \u2022 Throughout the practical training session, you will be working on your horsemanship skills, including best practice for horse handling, grooming and tacking up for exercise. \u2022 Introduction to riding – all riders will ride under close supervision. For safety reasons riders will be split into two groups following the initial riding session. \u2022 Riding coaching – work on improving your riding skills, riding thoroughbred racehorses in a racing saddle \u2022 1-to-1 simulator lessons with RACE instructors. Understanding & Training in Health & Fitness for Professional Jockeys \u2022 A fun fitness class with RACE Strength & Conditioning Coach explaining the basics of a how elite jockeys train.<\/p>\n

Application form for Junior Academy Level 3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Level 4 Junior Academy \u2013 Aged 13-17 years old- Riding on RACE Gallops and Schooling Strip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For riders with previous experience racehorses. \u2022 Throughout the practical training session, you will be working on your horsemanship skills, including best practice for horse handling, grooming, and tacking up for exercise. \u2022 Introduction to riding – all riders will ride under close supervision. For safety reasons riders will be split into two groups following the initial riding session. \u2022 Riding coaching – work on improving your riding skills, riding thoroughbred racehorses in a racing saddle \u2022 1-to-1 simulator lessons with RACE instructors.<\/p>\n

Understanding & Training in Health & Fitness for Professional Jockeys \u2022 A fun fitness class with RACE Strength & Conditioning Coach explaining the basics of a how elite jockeys train. \u2022 School on the RACE schooling strip: School on the RACE strip while being videoed to watch replay in Video review session. (Depends on level of experience).<\/p>\n

Application form for Junior Academy Level 4<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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1-day courses run for ages 10 to 17 years who wish to develop their race-riding skills. You do not need to own your own pony or have previous experience of pony racing.<\/p>\n

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