Amateur Rider Category A Course
Training for Amateur Riders
A Training Seminar for new Amateur Riders wishing to ride under The Rules of Racing will be held at the NRC on the dates below and costs £110.00 (inc VAT). Included in the price is lunch and refreshments.
A Category 'A' Assessment Day for Amateurs wishing to ride under The Rules of Racing will be held at the NRC on the dates below and costs £115.00 (inc VAT). Included in the price is lunch and refreshments.
You are remindend that the assessment day is just that,. An assessment of your riding ability for the licence you are applying for, flat only, jumping only or dual. Therefore there should be no expectaion of tuition on the day.
2012 Course Dates:
Category A Seminar
The seminar is run over one day and is designed to provide future Amateur Riders with information about their role and responsibilities on the Racecourse. The Seminar day is theory based.
Content includes:
- Racecourse procedures / visit to the weighing room
- BHA Rules of Racing
- BHA Security – Inside information
- Principles of Schooling and Jumping
- Amateur Jockeys Association
Cost:
The cost of the one day seminar is £110.00 inclusive of tuition, all refreshments and lunch. Accommodation is available on request.
Category A Assessment
The assessment is run over one day and is designed for the British Horseracing Authority's (BHA) Licensing Committee to make an informed judgment on the riders' suitability to be granted a licence to Ride under the Rules of Racing.
Candidates must reach the required riding standard in order for the college to recommend to the BHA that they are safe and competent enough to be issued a licence in whatever discipline.
The applicant must have already attended a Category A Seminar. As part of the assessment the applicant will be required to undertake a evaluation of their fitness.
The applicant must be proficient and experienced in the following:
Control:
Judgment will be made on the rider's ability to control a racehorse at speed. The rider should be able to restrain the horse (whilst keeping the horse and him/her self in a balanced position) alongside another horse and rider on the gallop. The rider should be able to slow the horse down to a speed required when asked.
Jumping:
For a Jumping only license the rider will need to be able to school over race type hurdles at speed, without unduly hindering the horse.
Stalls:
For a Flat only license the rider should be capable of jumping a horse out of the stalls without unduly hindering their or other horse's progress and direction.
The cost of the assessment day is £115 inclusive all refreshments and lunch.
If you are unsure as to whether you would pass the Assessment day a pre assessment can be arranged for the price of £40 - contact Michelle Bardsley details as below.
How To Apply:
Please contact Michelle Bardsley on:
T: 01302 861000
Email: michelle.bardsley@northernracingcollege.co.uk
To request an application form please click here
Please note that candidates must attend the Seminar before attending the Assessment Day.
