Gethin

The British Racing School was pleased to welcome Blue Peter's Gethin Jones as a pupil to complete his latest challenge!

Gethin's task was to ride at speed up the 7 furlong straight on one of The British Racing School horses having never ridden before. The challenge of teaching him was taken up by Glen Sparkes, former jockey and now instructor at the British Racing School.

Gethin came to The British Racing School having had no experience of riding horses, let alone racehorses. Under the expert tuition of Glen Sparkes he was up cantering in no time. Over a series of sessions Gethin was able to complete his challenge and left the School having thoroughly enjoyed himself.

He spent time with the students on the 9 week foundation course seeing every aspect of the training from the early mornings mucking out to the thrill of riding top thoroughbred horses.

Did you know that a horse called Blue Peter won the Derby in 1939!!

To see Gethin in action tune in for the first episode on:

BBC1 Weds 19th March at 16:45

CBBC Channel Thurs 20th March at 08:30 (repeat)

and for the second episode:

BBC1 Tues 25th March at 16:45

CBBC Weds 27th March at 08:30 (repeat)

If you are interested in any of the courses at The British Racing School then please either call us on 01638 665103 and choose option 1 or click on the courses tab at the top of the page.

If you are aged 22 or under then our 9 week foundation course could be for you, like Gethin you do not need to have ridden before so check out this section for more details, also register and log into our members paddock for games, jockey profiles and much more!