Courses and Resources
Use of the Whip
This course provides a background to the rule changes, the core principles and objectives and an overview of the recommendations. It provides information about the acceptable use of the whip and the revised penalty framework.
A Positive Approach for Elite Performance
This course is about how to maintain a professional attitude as an elite athlete in racing. It is vital that jockeys maintain their professionalism, be an ambassador for the sport, and act with the upmost integrity at all times throughout their career as a professional jockey.
Jockey Matters
JETS provides a range of support to aid your career development during your time as a jockey and to help prepare you for life after riding so that your future is secure.
Jockey Training and Development
To be a jockey you need to be committed, dedicated, highly motivated and a very good rider with good horsemanship skills. Jockey training is offered by the British Racing School and National Horseracing College.
Nutritional Support for the Professional Jockey Athlete (Part 1)
These courses are about how to achieve optimal nutritional intake to support your health, weight management and riding performance as a professional jockey.
Nutritional Support for the Professional Jockey Athlete (Part 2)
This course is about how to achieve optimal nutritional intake to support your health, weight management and riding performance as a professional jockey.
Nutritional Support for the Professional Jockey Athlete (Part 3)
This course is about how to achieve optimal nutritional intake to support your health, weight management and riding performance as a professional jockey.
Nutritional Support for the Professional Jockey (Part 4)
This course is about how to achieve optimal nutritional intake to support your health, weight management and riding performance as a professional jockey.
Professionalism in Sport
Welcome to this British Horseracing Authority e-learning course. This course is about is about developing and maintaining a professional approach as a jockey.
Sharing Good Coaching Practice
Explore this resource to view demonstrations by BHA Jockey Coaches demonstrating a range of coaching techniques that improve fitness, balance, technical and tactical skills of riders and jockeys.
Walking the Course
This course is about how to walk the course when race riding. It is vital that jockeys familiarise themselves with the course, its terrain and distinctive features, as well as going and ground conditions. Trainers will also walk the course to advise their jockeys on the race tactics for individual h…