A Day In The Life Of A Work Rider with BHA: VIDEO

Do you want to work with horses? Explore what the day to day life of a work rider is like with this video from BHA (British Horseracing Authority)!

Horse racing is a great place to work! British Racing is the second largest spectator sport, after football. With 59 racecourses throughout the UK, racing takes place all year round. We’re talking about over 85,000 people in direct, indirect, or associated employment of British Racing.

It’s not just about who rides the horse and serves racecourse customers. The world of British racing has careers that match ALL skills and interests. There’s also a LOT of support and development outreach and training to help you find your path.

Stable staff and racehorses love working together. Explore the day to day life of a work rider to see what activities are carried out and what would be expected of the job role with the video below!

Want to work in racing? Explore the BHA employer hub.

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