Careers in Racing early careers
About us
Careers in Racing showcases the vast amount of jobs in the horseracing industry via apprenticeships, training and jobs. Horseracing is a great place to work! British Racing is the second largest spectator sport after football. With 59 racecourses throughout the UK from as high as Perth in Scotland, to as South West as Exeter! Racing takes place all year round. We’re talking about over 85,000 people in direct, indirect or associated employment of British Racing. We have a mix of opportunities so check them out with us. If you have any questions for us please drop us an email to info@careersinracing.com
Spotlight case study
Stable staff and racehorses love working together. Check out this day in the life of a Work Rider!
Here we take a trip around the parade ring with Sam from Great British Racing. This parade ring was a Newmarket Racecourse but happens up and down the country each and day. Here the pair chat about what happens here but also what content would be good for social media which is part of Sam’s job role.
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Early careers with Careers in Racing
Depending on what stage you are in your career, there are many Early Career Programmes and training courses available. Training can take place at the British Racing School, National Horseracing College, The National Stud and Scottish Racing Academy. Careers in Racing also assist with work experience & internships such as the British Horseracing Development Programme and other industry offerings such as the Step on Track Programme.
The Careers in Racing team are on hand to give advice to anyone that wants to think about working in the sporting industry. They provide a number of free courses year round including Experiential Days and Development Programmes. They also do "Explore Racing" Days across the country at various Racecourses and Racing Colleges. These special events are a chance to explore the diverse range of career opportunities which racing presents, as well as being a great taster experience if you don't know much about the sport!