Get ready for an amazing week where you’ll experience the excitement of pony racing with other young riders who love horses and ponies just as much as you do. You’ll improve your riding skills, meet new friends, and find out more about the world of horse racing at the British Racing School. Scroll down to find out more …
During the pony racing camps you’ll be staying with us at the British Racing School with other young people that love racing and ponies just as much as you do! It’s a chance to get more experience, develop your skills as a young jockey and meet some amazing people.
No pony? No problem.
We have camps for young people that want to bring their own pony and for those that want to ride the British Racing School ponies. The dates in 2026 are as follows. Click on the links to apply:
Easter
31st – March – 4th April (using the British Racing School ponies)
Summer
4th – 8th August (bring your own pony)
11th – 15th August (bring your own pony)
18th – 22nd August (using the British Racing School ponies)
25th – 29th August (using the British Racing School ponies)
During each camp you’ll be:
Riding every day and develop your skills
Perfecting your jockey pose position on our racehorse simulators
Going on trips such as behind the scenes of a Newmarket Trainers’ yard and Newmarket Racecourse
Taking part in a Best Turned Out competition judged by a racehorse Trainer
And finally …
Ride up our 7 furlong straight gallop
This week-long residential camp is for 11–15 year olds who have already passed a Level 1 training with us (or equivalent) and are ready for the next challenge.
£680 if you bring a pony, £900 if you wish to use the British Racing School ponies. This covers accommodation, lessons, meals, and all the fun stuff!
To find out more information please contact Jackie Gill at Jackie.Gill@brs.org.uk or telephone 01638 501829. You can apply by clicking on the course date you wish to attend.
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