(Short Course) An Introduction to Working in the Racing Industry

What you will study

The short course will include:

• An insight into the structure of the racing industry and careers available
• Practical yard based days that will include - performance horse health, fitness and handling, fitting tack, rugs and bandages, loading horses onto a horse walker and washing off and care following exercise
• Educational visits such as a Stud and Bloodstock visit, a Racecourse Management visit and a Race Yard visit
• Veterinary talk

Entry requirements & applying

Experience of the equine industry either from owning a horse or working or studying in the industry.

Teaching & Assessment

Students will be assessed via a written piece of work that enables them to explore their suitability for a range of careers in the racing industry, and by completing a range of practical tasks typically required by employers in the racing industry.

Fees & funding

£95

Do you live in Wales? We have a number of funding opportunities available, please complete the form below to find out if you are eligible to study this course for free. Apply now via this form.

Once you have completed your fee waiver application this will go to our funding team to process, and we will then contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you are eligible or not to have your fees waived..

If you are eligible, we will then contact you to let you know how to secure your place on the course..

* Please note the fee waiver is only available to students studying 30 credits or less in an academic year. If you commence further study during this academic year, which will take you over 30 credits, this may result in the fee waiver being removed and you may be charged for the short course.

Course Dates

There are currently no upcoming start dates for this course.  

If you would like to be added to an enquiry list so you can be contacted when new dates are confirmed please register your interest.