Common concerns It’ s not unusual for people to have a few worries and questions before
“ I’ m worried about leaving home for the first time”
Relax, because everyone lives and works together it soon becomes a second home.
“ I sometimes struggle to make new friends”
Racing is real team sport where work mates quickly become real mates.
“ I haven’ t got much experience with horses”
No worries, you can get plenty of training and riding opportunities before you start.
“ Will I be able to fit in?”
Wherever you work you’ ll find a fantastic sense of community.
“ I’ ve heard the pay isn’ t great”
Horseracing has real career progression with a fantastic benefits packages and superb work / life balance.
“ I am too tall to work in racing”.
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This is a common misconception. There is no height limit for riding racehorses but there is a weight limit, for the welfare of the racehorses.
“ I’ ll really miss my own horse”
Just wait until you meet the horses you’ ll be working with.