Amateur Riders Permits
As an alternative to working your way through the professional ranks, a jockey may apply for an Amateur Riders' Permit.
Ryan Moore, Tom O'Brien, Richard Johnson are recent examples of leading jockeys who first made their names riding as amateurs.
There are two categories of Amateur Riders' Permits - A and B.
- Category A permit holders may only ride in races confined to Amateur Riders
- Category B permit holders may ride in Flat races confined to Amateur Riders, any Steeplechase or Hurdle race, except those confined to licensed jockeys, and in all National Hunt Flat Races.
Category A
Before an application is considered for a new Category A permit, the applicant must attend a one-day training seminar at either the Northern Racing College or British Racing School.
References from two trainers and a letter from the trainer of the first horse he is to ride should also support his application.
A new applicant will also need to undergo a medical examination and meet Medical Standards as to fitness to ride.
To obtain the application forms for an amateur riders permit, or for more information about applications, seminars and training courses please call the Licensing team on 020 7152 0140. Calls to this number may be recorded.
Category B
An application for a Category B Permit will only be considered from a person who has:
- satisfactorily completed a four-day training course
- had at least 15 rides under the Rules of Racing or at least 20 placed rides in Point to Points or under the Rules of Racing
Generally, applications for Category B Permits are made by those who have already held a Category A permit.
To obtain the application forms for an amateur riders permit, or for more information about applications, seminars and training courses please call the Licensing team on 020 7152 0140. Calls to this number may be recorded.
You can also visit the Amateur Jockey's Association website for more details
Annual Average of Amateur riders
|
| 2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Category A |
|
|
|
|
| Flat Only |
87 |
68 |
73 |
71 |
| Jump Only |
61 |
50 |
41 |
39 |
| Dual Purpose |
104 |
110 |
129 |
161 |
| |
|
|
|
| Category B |
164 |
167 |
157 |
150 |
| |
|
|
|
| Totals |
387 |
395 |
400 |
421 |
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