Assistant Trainers Course
Two pilot courses for Assistant Trainers have been held at the British Racing School and Northern Racing College to reflect the increasing responsibility Assistant Trainers have both in the yards and on the racecourse.

Attendees included Amy Weaver, assistant trainer at Michael Bell's Derby-winning Fitzroy House yard in Newmarket. She said of the course: "It was really good - we learnt a lot about what was required of a trainer as well as people management and Health & Safety. It was well worth doing and as it was a pilot course we gave some feedback on what aspects could be expanded on for the future, such as handicapping."

The course covers aspects of Staff Management, Handicapping, Media Training, Health and Safety, Racing Welfare, the Authority's Licensing and Security functions, Weatherbys Operations and the Rules.

This course is suitable for Head Grooms as well as Assistants. A recommendation from the trainer or a CV proving sufficient experience should accompany an application.

Future Course dates:
4th - 5th December 2007 (British Racing School, Newmarket)

Cost:
The cost of the course is £300 which includes full board for the two days.