ABOUT US
National Horseracing College (NHC) provides a responsive centre of training excellence within the north, identifying, encouraging and nurturing talent, particularly within young people.
NHC’s wide range of courses specifically cater for the staffing needs of the British racing industry. We are a winning team. With 94% of our Foundation Course students going on to exciting careers in the horse racing industry, many of whom continue their education with NHC during their employment.
In only 12 weeks you could be qualified to work in the horse racing industry. Our team can help you achieve your potential. Be part of the NHC’s winning alumni of success!
WE TRAIN STAFF FOR THE HORSERACING INDUSTRY
These include some of the world’s greatest racing professionals including multiple group 1 winners Adrian Nicholls and Hayley Turner.National Horseracing College is renowned for consistently developing exceptional staff now enjoying exciting, varied careers within the industry.
Danny Tudhope
Scottish born Danny rode 133 British winners between 04 May 2019 – 19 October 2019 which saw him crowned the...
George Chaloner
George was a learner at the National Horseracing College in 2008. Mrs Goodfellow (previous CEO of the NHC) took him...
Samantha Drake
Sam was always involved with horses ever since a young age. After her early years spent with the pony club, she...
Paula Muir
Paula always wanted to be a jockey and decided in 2011 to complete her level 1 and continue the year after her...
Daniel Kubler
Daniel completed his level 1 Diploma in Racehorse Care at the National Horseracing College in 2003. Daniel was...
Adam Ferguson
Adam graduated from the National Horseracing College in the summer 2013 after completing the Level 1 foundation...
Hayley Turner
Hayley attended the National Horseracing College from 9th August until 6th October 1999 where she completed the...
“My experience at National Horseracing College was fantastic, it set me up perfectly for a career in a sport I love.”Adrian Nicholls
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Four learners awarded for their hard work and progress
LearnersWe’re delighted that four National Horseracing College (NHC) learners have today been awarded ‘On Track 4 Racing’ gilets and hat silks for showing hard work, dedication, and progress during the 12-week residential Foundation Course. Alth...
From no riding experience to riding racehorses in New Zealand…
Graduates, NHC Success StoriesIn 2016 Martin arrived at the National Horseracing College with absolutely no experience of riding or working with horses. Fast-forward to early 2020 and he returned from a year working with and riding racehorses in New Zealand. Since gr...