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.
Connor Beasley
Connor completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship in 2013, he has ridden over 300 winners since then, read his full racing...
Rebecca Green
Rebecca, attended our College Conversion Course in 2004, a course designed for those studying an equine-related...
Hayley Ashcroft
Hayley, graduated from the NHC in 2014 and is employed as Barn Leader at Manor House Stables LLP in Cheshire which...
James Savage
There aren’t many people who work for the one employer for 21 years (and counting). James, a graduate of the NHC in...
Arvin Chadee
Arvin, from London, graduated from the NHC in 2014, he completed his Level 2 Apprenticeship and Level 3 Diploma in...
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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What qualifications do I need to become a jockey?
UncategorizedWe often get asked what route people can take to become a jockey. Those who want to become a Flat or National Hunt jockey will need to begin by successfully completing the 12-week residential Foundation Course at the National Horseracing...
‘Overview of British Racing Days’ goes virtual
NewsDue to Covid-19, we will not be holding these seminars at Doncaster and Newbury racecourses as planned in 2020 but we delighted to announce that we are going to provide them virtually through the Zoom platform. So if you want to develop ...