Courses and Resources

A Guide to Handicapping

Welcome to this British Horseracing Authority eLearning course.  This course was developed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) with support from the National Association of Racing Staff (NARS) to help anyone with an interest in horseracing to gain a better understanding of handicapping.…
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Bloodstock Industry Code of Practice

Welcome to this British Horseracing Authority (BHA) eLearning course. This course was developed for the benefit of those involved with the sale and purchase of racehorses. It aims to educate and to raise awareness of the importance of following the correct industry and legal protocols and the serio…
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Institute of Groundsmanship Training Courses

Racecourse Groundstaff attend the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) training courses, specifically designed for racecourse personnel. These courses have been developed by the Institute of Groundsmanship in conjunction with The Racecourse Association Limited. Level  1 Racecourse:…
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Introduction to Management Course

A series of one day workshops for those starting out in the management roles in racing. The course is designed to meet the needs of those who aspire to manage, are about to take on their first management role, or who are already first line managers, but have had no development opportunity.
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Principal Racing Organisations (Part 1) Governance, Regulation, Funding and Administration

This course is about the principal organisations within the racing industry involved with governance, regulation, funding and administration.
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Principal Racing Organisations (Part 2) Member Bodies and Training

This course is about the organisations within the racing industry relating to member bodies and training.
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Principal Racing Organisations (Part 3) Thoroughbred Breeding

The racing and Thoroughbred breeding industries are underpinned by a number of different organisations, many of which represent membership groups. They work to ensure the efficient and fair running of the industry. This fact sheet is about the principal organisations within the Thoroughbred breeding…
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Principal Racing Organisations (Part 4) Racing Charities

This course is about the principal  charitable organisations within the racing industry concerned with supporting both people and horses.
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Racecourse and Industry Personnel Learning Resources

Along side the eLearning and face to face courses, you can also view and download further industry information to develop and widen your knowledge. This includes workbooks, PDF's, fact sheets and other additional resources to support your learning.
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Racecourse Screening Checkpoint Training

Welcome to this British Horseracing Authority e-learning course which describes the Racecourse Screening Checkpoint process.
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Supporting Safe and Responsible Gambling

Safer Gambling - for the sport and the next generation. The aim of completing this module, compiled by the charity Racing to School, is to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA’s) rules on gambling for licensed individuals, along with an overview …
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The Role and Purpose of Community Engagement in British Horseracing

Welcome to this eLearning course. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of community engagement activity within the racing industry.
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Volunteering in British Horseracing

Welcome to this eLearning course. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of volunteering within the racing industry. It has been designed by Racing Welfare and Racing Together with support from industry charities and external volunteering exper…
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