Riding a dream
Now you've seen the inspiring story of Khadijah Mellah

Get to the know the sport of horseracing a little more…

A Popular Sport
A Popular Sport
Horseracing is the second most attended sport in Britain.

Nearly 6 million people go racing every year.
Horses are the stars
Horses are the stars
There are around 23,000 horses in training in the UK.
Big workforce
Big workforce
85,000 people contribute to the horseracing industry in a huge array of different jobs.
Stable staff
Stable staff
10,000 people work as stable staff – but you don’t have to be a rider to get involved.
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Want to learn more about the opportunities within the horseracing industry?
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Want to work with horses
No matter what stage of life you are at, racing offers opportunities to all that seek them. Browse a wide range of job openings and begin your path to a job in racing today.
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Find your local Racecourse
Finding your local racecourse shouldn’t be a challenge. Simply click the link below and enter your postcode to get started.
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Khadijah Mellah: Get Inspired
Racing is full of inspirational stories, none more so than the one of Khadijah Mellah. The 18-year-old showed that anything is possible when you put your mind to it!
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Who can help?
Careers in Racing
National Horseracing College
The British Racing School
The National Stud
Ebony Horse Club
Pony Racing Authority
The Racing Foundation