My Dream Career by Will Hughes “


From as early as I can remember through my Dad and Grandad’s shared interest in the sport I’ve held a passion for horse racing” says Will Hughes, 19 year old Graduate of the British Racing School. “Throughout Primary School I always had the ambition of working in racing, but as secondary school began that went away.” Now just a under a year into his career working for a racehorse trainer we caught up with Will to find out more about his journey to his dream career…


Which BRS course did you do and when?


I was part of course 329 with the legendary Miss Hobson. It was a 14-week course that went from January to April.


Did you have any racing experience prior to attending the BRS?


Before the BRS the closest I had been to a racehorse was at the races. I had never ridden or looked after a racehorse in my life, or worked in any other kind of equestrian yard, and essentially needed everything explained to me for several weeks.


Tell us about your career so far…


I am just under a year of working in a racing yard, and have already learned so many skills and met so many people. You


get the opportunity to ride out alongside professional jockeys and interact with them, many older members of staff in racing all have their own stories to tell on where they have been and who they have worked for, often all around the globe, and you can watch how trainers deal with their horses differently and what work they do to prepare them to run at the races.


What’s the best part about working in racing/doing the job you do?


For me, the best about my job is knowing that I’ll never have to go back to working in a shop or a retail environment. Being outdoors with such interesting animals keeps you on your toes every day and no two days go the same. It keeps you fit and active so you never have to feel guilty about not going to the gym because nearly all mornings are a workout in themselves.


What are your plans & aspirations for the future?


Right now, my plans are just to complete my level 2 and 3 diplomas, then with more experience and ability, use my job to travel the UK and hopefully abroad.


For further information visit www.bsr.org.uk or contact 01638 665103


LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA APPRENTICESHIP


• Available for 16-22 year olds


• Residential course followed by an 18 month work placement


• Learn to ride and care for racehorses • First step to becoming a jockey • Guaranteed work! • Exciting industry with opportunities to travel


CONTACT CAREERS@BRS.ORG.UK OR CALL 01638 665103


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