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Amature jockey licence

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  • 17-11-2014 12:24pm
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    mick1986
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hopefully this is not the wrong place to post this.

    I am aware that it is normally accepted that teenagers around 16 start applying and working for their amature jockeys licence. My question is if you work in a racing yard is it possible to complete the tests with the turf club to gain your licence? Any info would be greatly appreciated


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    Ave Sodalis
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    I think your best bet would be contacting RACE


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    convert
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    If you take a look at the Turf Club website, www.turfclub.ie, there's info on it regarding how to go about getting an amateur licence. In a nutshell, you have to fill out an application and pay the fee. You then have to attend a 2 day course where you receive lectures and instruction on some aspects of racing before going out and doing a riding test. Depending on whether you want an A1,A2 or A3 licence, you may or may not be required to jump, but you will need to be able to control a horse in company and ride work in company. You'll also have to undergo a fitness and ability test on a simulator. On day 2 you'll have a medical and interview.

    You don't have to go through race to get an amateur licence.


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    mick1986
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    thats fantastic info, thanks. Regards Mick


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