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British Horseracing Authority
Careers in Racing - Discover the opportunities to start a career in sport
There are many Early Career Programmes and qualifications available in Horseracing from Apprenticeships to Degrees. Apprenticeship Training can take place at the British Racing School, National Horseracing College, The National Stud and Scottish Racing Academy. We also have options such as the British Horseracing Development Programme, Step on Track Programme and the Racing Media Academy.
Careers in Racing showcases the vast amount of jobs in the horseracing industry via apprenticeships, training and jobs. Horseracing is a great place to work! Did you know we are the second largest spectator sport after football? With 59 racecourses throughout the UK from as high as Perth in Scotland, down to Exeter in the South- West you are never too far from the sporting action. Racing takes place all year round and as a major sport we need skills ranging from business and hospitality, to horse care and grounds maintenance. If you love sport or horses, it’s worth taking a look at our website. If you have any questions for us please drop us an email to info@careersinracing.com
I chose a Business Apprenticeship as I understood and saw my career path would benefit from building knowledge and experience, I wouldn’t necessarily get this at College or University. Another reason I chose an apprenticeship is for my future employers to see that I have gained real work experience whilst learning
Apprentice Business Co-ordinator - Arena Racing Company
Explore Racing Days
Our free to attend Explore Racing Days are a great way to find out more about the industry, the opportunities available and careers paths. You can ask all the questions you might have – things like, Where can I train? Do I have to ride? What non riding jobs could I do? Can I get work experience? What are the horses like? When can I start?
2026 Explore Racing Days are now open!
Thirsk Racecourse – Friday 10th April: Book here!
Ascot Racecourse – Friday 8th May: Career Advisors only. Please register your interest here!
Haydock Park Racecourse – Friday 29th May: Book here!
Brighton Racecourse – Tuesday 30th June: Book here!
Newmarket (The July Course) – Friday 21st August: Book here!
Email info@careersinracing.com if you have any questions.
What’s Involved?
Join us at a Racecourse to find out more about how a race day runs.
Find out more about our early careers programmes.
Have a go on a racehorse simulator and test your riding skills.
Meet and speak with people currently studying and working in racing.
Understand the career structure, paths and employment benefits on offer.
Take home career information to share with your friends, parents, guardians and careers advisors.
Perks and benefits
Bonus and reward scheme
Employee assistance
Learning and development
Pension
Rewards and benefits
Wellbeing scheme
British Horseracing Authority
Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings , London WC2A 1AN, United Kingdom, WC2A 1AN
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- Headquarters:
- London
- Founded:
- 1993
Contact details
Testimonials
Opens up so many routes
Working in the horseracing industry opens up so many routes into the sport. We see a mix of people from various backgrounds having long careers and progression. We at Careers in Racing try to support and showcase all the roles in the sport available and how to access them.
Going to an Explore Racing Day changed my life
It’s all fallen into place now, going to an Explore Racing Day and finding about the career opportunities in racing changed my life. From that a successful application followed and I had a great time on my placement as part of the Racing Media Academy. I got to experience so much of the industry including marketing, social media, racecourse experiences and leading on many projects.
Learning some amazing things each day
The best part of the internship is the variety in the tasks which I can take on. I feel as though I am learning some amazing things each day, whether that be with the marketing team, racing team or stable team.
The list of those for whom the programme has been a springboard to successful careers in our sport is long, leaving no doubt as to the enormous impact that the British Horseracing Development Programme has had down the years. We are also proud that we have been able to offer ongoing career guidance opportunities for those that have not made it onto previous programmes, ensuring racing is supporting those expressing an interest in our sport, into the wide variety of opportunities available.
Head of Careers Marketing and Recruitment
Culture
The British horseracing industry stands united in its bid to improve the culture and respect within the sport.
Values
We pride ourselves on Accountability, Credibility, Responsiveness, Progressiveness – Driving Trust and Innovation in British Racing. Racing is everyone’s sport: Our vision is for racing to be a diverse and inclusive sport in which everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential and where fans from all communities feel welcome.
Awards
Youth Employment UK – Best Experience Winner
2024/25
Your Horse Live – Best Small Stand
2023
Horse of the year show – Best Stand under 20SQM
2023