Once employed by a racehorse trainer, those who show riding potential may have the opportunity to train towards becoming a jockey, either as an Apprentice Jockey (flat) or Conditional Jockey (jumps). A joint application is made by the trainer and the potential jockey to The Jockey Club for a licence to ride.
Prior to the granting of a licence attendance on a Conditional/Apprentice Licence Course at either the British Racing School or the Northern Racing College is mandatory. Further intermediate and continuation training courses at the British Racing School is compulsory as a jockey’s career progresses towards riding under a full professional licence.
Details are available from the Racing Schools or the Licensing Department of The Jockey Club.
