Trainers' Licences
The Licensing department administers the annual licensing process for:
Trainers
The majority of trainers hold a Combined licence, allowing them to train horses for Flat and Jump races. However, a small percentage holds Jump only licences and an even smaller number, Flat only licences.
Licences are issued on an annual basis, with the current period due to expire on 31st January 2010.
License Renewals
For the new guidance notes and renewal forms for the period 1st February 2010 to 31st January 2011, please click on the link below:
New License Applications
Please click on the links below to download the application pack for a professional Trainers Licence:
There are certain criteria which must be met in order to have an Application for a Trainer's licence considered by the Licensing Committee:
- Attainment of NVQ Level 3 in Racehorse Care and Management.
- Attendance on and successful completion of 3 one week courses at the British Racing School: Racehorse Management, Business Skills, Staff Management (details to be found in application packs)
- Attendance at a one day seminar at Weatherbys (details to be found in application packs).
- And, either:
- Several years experience in training establishments including a minimum of 2 years in a responsible and senior position preferably as an Assistant Trainer in a successful racing yard;
- Or, a successful track record as a Permit holder [see below] including at least 3 or 4 wins with a spread of horses;
- Or, a successful track record running a Point to Point yard including a minimum of 10 Point to Point / Hunter Chase wins with a spread of horses.
A potential trainer's application should be supported by:
- References
- A business plan
- Leases or agreements for use of the yard and facilities
- A successful inspection report of the yard and facilities by the British Horseracing Authority
- A financial reference to confirm substantial working capital or overdraft facilities.
A licence will normally only be granted to applicants with at least 3 horses in training.
The Committee will then invite the applicant for an interview where he would be expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of racehorses and racing, along with the leadership and management skills required to run a successful business, and an understanding of the Rules of Racing.
If you require any further information or advice, please telephone the Licensing team on 020 7152 0140. Calls to this number may be recorded.
Permit Holders
A Permit to train entitles the holder to train horses for Steeple Chases, Hurdle races and National Hunt Flat races which are the sole property of himself, his spouse, parents, sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.
A permit trainer should be a genuine amateur for whom the training of racehorses is a pastime and not a money-making enterprise.
Please click on the links below to download the Permit holder's application pack:
There are certain criteria which must be met in order to have an Application for a Permit to Train to be considered by the Licensing Committee:
- Attainment of NVQ Level 3 in Racehorse Care and Management.
- Attendance on and successful completion of any one of three one week courses at the British Racing School: Racehorse Management, Business Skills, Staff Management (details to be found in application packs).
- Attendance at a one day seminar at Weatherbys (details to be found in application packs).
Additionally, the Licensing Committee would expect an applicant to fulfil the guidelines listed below:
- Must own, or be able to use, gallops within a reasonable hacking distance of his yard
- Must have worked for a licensed trainer or trained point to pointers
- Must have supporting references
- Horses should have some proven form in Point to Points or under Rules
Once these criteria have been established, the applicant will be interviewed and his yard inspected by the Integrity Services Department. Providing all is satisfactory, a permit to train may be granted.
If you require any further information or advice, please telephone the Licensing team on 020 7152 0140. Calls to this number may be recorded.
Stable Staff
Forms for registration of stable staff can be downloaded here:
If you require any further information or advice, please telephone the Licensing team on 020 7152 0140. Calls to this number may be recorded.
Figures for the number of jockeys and trainers each year can be found on their individual pages in this section. Stable staff figures are as follows:
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