The National Horseracing College, based in Rossington near Doncaster, is a vocational training centre dedicated to the British horseracing industry. It delivers a structured range of courses aimed at people aged 16 and over who want to work with racehorses, from entry-level stable staff programmes through to professional jockey training and Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships. The college also runs a racehorse rider conversion course, pony racing sessions, work experience placements and training, supervisory and administrative options for those moving into the wider racing industry.
Students and trainees benefit from an extensive set of facilities built around racing rather than general riding. The site includes indoor riding arenas, outdoor arenas, grass gallops and woodchip gallops, alongside racehorse simulators and a dressage simulator. A clinic hire service and an on-site visitor centre add to the offering, giving visitors and trainees a base from which to observe and learn. Disciplines focus on horse racing and pony racing, reflecting the specialist nature of the college.
As a centre for adults preparing for a career in racing, the college suits school leavers, career changers and those already working in yards who want formal qualifications. Apprenticeship pathways allow learners to earn while they train, and the conversion course is designed for riders from other equestrian backgrounds who want to move into race riding. Practical, hands-on tuition is supported by industry-recognised qualifications, with the college listed on the British Horse Society approved register and holding ABRS accreditation.
The college is located at postcode DN11 0HN in South Yorkshire, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Its position near Doncaster places it close to one of Britain's most prominent racing centres, giving students direct exposure to the local racing community. Anyone interested in applying for a course or arranging a visit can contact the college directly for the latest entry requirements, start dates and fees.