Ready for a taster of life at a racing school? Register for an open day
If you’re thinking about a career in racing and ready to explore your options, an open day is the ideal next step for you.
British Racing School (BRS)
Located on the outskirts of Newmarket, the heart of British horse racing, the British Racing School is an educational institution that celebrated its 40-year anniversary in 2023.
Upcoming open days
On a BRS open day, you’ll see their world-class facilities, interact with their horses and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic and thrilling career opportunities within horse racing.
- Thursday 19th December 2024
- Thursday 20th February 2025
Where you’ll do your training
If you decide to apply and enrol for a course at the British Racing School, you’ll be based at a purpose built training centre on the outskirts of Newmarket, the headquarters of British horseracing. With extensive grounds and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the premier training facility in the country.
View the courses on offer: brs.org.uk/courses
Learn more and register for an open day
Call the college on 01638 675905 or email careers@brs.org.uk.
Northern Racing College (NRC)
The National Horseracing College is well-established and valued as a centre of excellence for the horseracing industry.
Upcoming open days
Open Mornings at the National Horseracing College (NHC) are designed for parents, guardians, potential learners, and career advisors to find out more about the NHC and the wide range of courses available.
- Friday 25th Oct 2024 – 10:15am-1pm
- Friday 22nd Nov 2024 – 10:15am-1pm
- Friday 20th Dec 2024 – 10:15am-1pm
- Friday 24th Jan 2025 – 10:15am-1pm
Where you’ll do your training
You’ll be based at the renowned Rossington Hall in Doncaster, which has gallops, simulators, and arenas, all on-site.
View the courses on offer: thenhc.co.uk/courses
Learn more and register for an open day
The NHC holds open days throughout the year, plus there are virtual open days you check out on their Facebook page.
thenhc.co.uk/courses/open-mornings/open-mornings
The Scottish Racing Academy (SRA)
The Scottish Racing Academy was formed in 2019 to enhance horseracing education and training provision in Scotland and the north of England. They have created a series of innovative new qualifications which have been written to provide choice to learners whilst nurturing talent.
Where you’ll do your training
- Borders College
The Scottish Racing Academy has partnered with Borders College to deliver specialist racehorse qualifications.
Borders College operates from three main sites Galashiels, Hawick and St. Boswells and is the regional college for the Scottish Borders.
- SRUC
The Scottish Racing Academy has partnered with Scotland’s Rural College to deliver the SCQF Level 5 National Progression Award in Racehorse Care from its Oatridge campus.
Oatridge campus stands on its own 283-hectare estate in the West Lothian countryside and is home to the Scottish National Equestrian Centre (SNEC) – a new state-of-the-art venue for equestrian sports and activities.
View the courses on offer: scottishracingacademy.co.uk/courses
Learn more and visit
The Scottish Racing Academy doesn’t have a formal schedule of open days but does host regular events and is always open to enquiries. They’ll be happy to chat with you about their courses and arrange a visit.
Get in touch: scottishracingacademy.co.uk/contact-us
