British Racing School

Whilst our flagship programme, The Foundation Course, is a primary focus at BRS, we also provide numerous other opportunities for young people to get involved in racing. The Flexible Learning Programme (FLP) gives young people a stepping stone into the world of horse racing. This two year course is offered to 14-16 year olds on […]

BRS alumnus Kieran Kourdache scoops top racing prize

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British Racing School Patron HM The Queen was at Plumpton for Hezekiah March’s debut ride Hezekiah March, a Riding A Dream Academy and British Racing School alumnus made his amateur jockey debut at Plumpton on Monday 23rd February, with our Royal Patron HM The Queen present to see him ride. Hezekiah came second on Lumi […]

Choosing the right path after GCSEs or A-Levels can be overwhelming. University isn’t the only option, and for many people, an apprenticeship offers a smarter, more hands-on route into a successful career.

Former BRS and Riding a Dream Academy student, Aamilah Aswat, has made history by becoming the first female Black British jump jockey to win a UK horse race. Aamilah won the Best Odds Guaranteed Overnight At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle on horse Guchen, trained by Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls, yesterday at Kempton Park racecourse. It […]

The Horseracing Industry People Board (HIPB), British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and British Racing School (BRS) have today announced the launch of British racing’s first “Rider Development Pathway”. The Rider Development Pathway (RDP) connects a series of initiatives designed to support riders at all levels within British horse racing, from young people starting out their rider […]

The British Racing School is delighted to announce Mia Lennon de Marco as the winner of this year’s Twelve Club Award, recognising the trainee who has shown outstanding progress, dedication, and professionalism. Before joining the racing industry, Mia competed successfully in show jumping and worked in a show jumping yard. Whilst this was an experience […]

Aamilah Aswat has made history as the first ever Black British female jump jockey to race, when coming fifth in the JCB Handicap Hurdle at Kempton Park on Monday 10th November aboard Guchen for trainers Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls. Aamilah said, “I can’t believe that my dream to race has finally come true. I couldn’t […]

The Newmarket Pony Academy, part of the British Racing School, proudly welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today (Wednesday 22nd October 2025), as part of a visit to see the Academy’s work with local young people in action.

Applications are now being taken for The Racing Industry Course, which will take place from 2nd February – 6th February 2026 at the British Racing School in Newmarket. Whether you already work within horseracing or simply have a desire to learn about what goes into running and administering this multi-million pound industry, TRIC is the […]