Course overview

The Racing Industry Course is a week long residential course designed to teach everything you need to know about the Horseracing Industry

TRIC is a British Horseracing Authority programme, planned and delivered by The British Racing School and sponsored by Lycetts.

The week-long course is unique and covers all of the major aspects of the racing industry. The course would be suitable for a wide range of people, ranging from those new to racing through to middle manager level or anyone who simply wants to broaden their knowledge of the British and international racing scene. It includes a combination of different activities, with the programme involving lectures, seminars and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of destinations of interest such as Tattersalls, a top trainer’s yard and a prominent Stud Farm.

About the course

The course is based on five main themes:

An introduction to racing

Historical perspective

Racing within the UK economy today

International racing

The funding of racing

Unravelling the complexities of the funding of racing

Current issues surrounding prize money in the UK and abroad

Bookmakers and the Tote

Training and the management of horses for racing

A Trainer’s perspective

A jockey’s perspective from a leading UK jockey

Topical discussion on issues such as horse welfare and thoroughbred breeding from subject experts

Horses in racing and an owner’s perspective

The training of racehorses

Attracting and promoting new owners

What owners in this country can learn from racing overseas

Racecourse and the Public Appeal of Racing

The marketing and re-branding of racing in an increasingly competitive arena

The place of the media in racing

Integrity in UK and international racing

Course Requirements

You will be already in, or aspiring to, a middle management position in the horseracing industry

This course is specifically designed to aid the progression of someone seeking to climb the management ladder in the horseracing industry.

Course Costs

£1400.00

The costs cover all accommodation, meals, course materials, trips and tuition.

Dates

Course Dates

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To find out more information or for an application to attend The Racing Industry Course with The British Racing School please contact Cath Goff at cath.goff@brs.org.uk or telephone 07766 051545

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