The Racing Secretaries Course at the British Racing School has been created for secretaries new to racing and anyone considering working in this role. The course aims to provide extensive knowledge of the part played by the secretary in a racing yard.

The course is run over three days, with speakers ranging from organisations such as The International Racing Bureau (IRB), The National Trainers Federation (NTF), The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Weatherbys. An experienced and well established racing secretary will give a practical insight into fulfilling this demanding role.

Course content:

- The Structure of Racing
- Health and Safety - BHA Red Book explained
- NTF Employment Guide, The NASS/NTF Agreement and Racing Administration
- BHA - The Rules of Racing
- Weatherbys involvement with racing
- International Racing Bureau
- General Pay Roll
- Certificate in Equine Transport explained

Racing Secretary Course
Date End Date
01 December 2009 03 December 2009
09 February 2010 11 February 2010
25 May 2010 27 May 2010
31 August 2010 02 September 2010
30 November 2010 02 December 2010
01 February 2011 03 February 2011

Cost:

The cost of the course is £140.00 inclusive of tuition, course handouts, lunch and refreshments. On site bed and breakfast accommodation is available on request.

For further details and an application form please contact:

Clare Higgins
Courses Co-ordinator

Email: clare@brs.org.uk
Telephone: 01638 665103
Direct Dial: 01638 675907