Northern Racing College provides a real chance for young people to secure a career in the horseracing industry. Learners attend an intensive 12 week residential foundation course, where they learn the necessary skills required for caring for and exercising Thoroughbreds in racing, before going on to a 6 week work placement, and then onto an apprenticeship...

...but for many young people, many as young as 16 years of age, this will be the first time that they have lived away from home. They will then go on to live independently, often a long way from home, whilst working towards their apprenticeship. 

In addition to the qualifications on offer, Northern Racing College is keen to ensure that its young people leave college with:

• Fitness levels required for the physical demands of looking after and exercising racehorses
• Cooking skills and nutritional knowledge to ensure that they know how to cook nutritiously balanced meals on a budget
• Budgeting skills so that they can manage their wages

The college is very inclusive.  A high percentage of young people who embark on the foundation course, come from disadvantaged backgrounds and many are 'looked after' - having been through the care system. Funds raised from this event will go towards equipment to help all of our learners, regardless of their start in life, to leave college with these important life skills, so that they can take care of themselves and thrive. 

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