Improving your competency, you can apply to work abroad as a stable rider, exercise rider in stable yards or at Quarantine stations. Opportunities are endless depending on your passport, ability, and overseas demands.
On successful completion of your Advanced course, you will be awarded certification from the South African Jockey Academy, which will enable the successful candidate to ride in Work Rider Races.
Our current course programme is tailored to suit riders who are in full time employment.
BEGINNERS WORK RIDER COURSE: R3940
Next course: 4th April - 28th April 2022
Course requirement: Have previously ridden in walk or trot
Learning outcome: To be sufficiently competent in basic riding skills
INTERMEDIATE WORK RIDER COURSE: R7875
Next course: 13th June - 2nd August 2022
Course requirement: Completion of Beginner Work Riders Course OR Assessment day prior to commencement of course
Learning outcome: Readiness to ride work at main Track
ADVANCED WORK RIDER COURSE: R6300
Next course: 1st September - 11th October 2022
Course requirement: Completion of Intermediate Work Riders Course OR Assessment day prior to commencement of course
Learning outcome: To be sufficiently competent to ride in Work Riders races
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