About this role
Jockeys ride horses in competitive races, race trials, and for exercise.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Jockey include:
- maintains a high degree of expertise in horse riding
- attends regular practice sessions and undertakes private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
- decides on strategies in consultation with coaches
- assesses other competitors and conditions at venues
- competes in racing trials and events
- adheres to the rules and regulations associated with horse racing
- undertakes sports promotional activities and television appearances.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Jockey
Showing:
1–3 of
6 courses
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 18 months
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Has entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 1 year
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available