As part of the application process for the Academy Scheme, applicants must attend a Pony Racing Authority (PRA) Taster Day before being accepted onto an academy. It is important for the rider and their family/carers to see Pony Racing in action before they start the course.
For full details, visit the Pony Racing Authority website
Our Pony Racing Academy, a 12-week programme delivered during school holidays, is open to 12– 15-year-olds who are currently unable to take part in Pony Racing due to financial or other constraints. Applicants must not own, lease, share or loan a pony, regardless of its suitability to Pony Race.
The Pony Racing Academy is funded by The Racing Foundation.
Applicants must:
- Have attended a Pony Racing Authority Taster Day
- Be able to walk, trot and canter unaided
- Be available and commit to the programme.
- Successful applicants will attend a riding assessment.
Ponies in the care of the National Horseracing College will be used in the academy.
Towards the end of the programme, and if there is a pony race available, junior jockeys who have reached the required standard will be encouraged to take part.
For further information please contact Sarah Beattie via s.beattie@thenhc.co.uk
