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
10 February 2009 12 February 2009
26 May 2009 28 May 2009
01 September 2009 03 September 2009
01 December 2009 03 December 2009
09 February 2010 11 February 2010

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