The British Racing School, in partnership with the British Authority, are pleased to announce that Weatherbys is now sponsoring The Racing Industry Course.
Nick Cheyne, Client Relations Director at Weatherbys says, "Weatherbys are delighted to be supporting such an important training course which provides a valuable and comprehensive insight to the racing industry".
Rory MacDonald, Chief Executive of Th British Racing School says "The involvement of Weatherbys in The Racing Industry Course is fantastic and hugely appreciated. It is a clear indication of the support of the revised format of the course which we are confident will establish itself as an important part of training in the racing industry"
The Racing Industry Course, a residential five day programme that covers all aspects of racing industry, is now taking bookings for its course in the first week of February 2009. The week will be packed with a wide range of seminars, behind-the-scenes visits and interactive sessions hosted by the leading professionals of th racing world.
Delegates on the course will get to meet the top people in racing; speakers booked for the programme so far include John Ryan, Director of Communications at the British Horseracing Authority, legendary racehorse trainer Ian Balding, Lydia Hislop, horseracing journalist and television presenter, Akira Nagashima managing director of the Japan Racing Association and Louise Kemble, Chief Executive of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association. There will be an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Tattersalls during sales week following by an insight into one of the world's most successful studs,Darley. At the end of the week there is also an optional day at Newbury racecourse, when delegates can enjoy a day of quality jump racing.
The course would suit those in managerial roles in the industry or those who aspire to expand their knowledge of the huge diversity of themes and issues within racing. The nature of the course means it will be ideal networking opportunity for delegates wanting to advance their industry connections and exchange ideas with other delegates and programme speakers.
The residential course costs £1200 and will run from Monday 2nd February to Friday 6th February 2009 To find our more information about The Racing Industry Course plese go to the website at www.brstric.com Alternatively contact Holly Jackson at the British Racing School on 01638 665103 or email at holly.jackson@brs.org.uk
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Speakers confirmed for The Racing Industry Course so far:
- Nic Coward, Chief Executive at the British Horseracing Authority
- John Ryan, Director of Communications at the British Horseracing Authority
- Adrian McGlynn, Company Secretary of Weatherbys
- Louise Kemble, Chief Executive of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
- Rory MacDonald OBE, Chief Executive of The British Racing School
- lan Balding, highly regarded former racehorse trainer who produced group winners
such as Millreef.Lochsong and Selkirk
- William Gittus, Managing Director of Jockey Club Estates
- Stephen Wallis, Managing Director of Newmarket Racecourse
- Akira Nagashima, Managing Director of the Japan Racing Association
- Jim Cornelius, Chief Executive of the National Association of Stable Staff
- Lynn Hillyer, Veterinary Advisor to the British Horseracing Authority
- Lydia Hislop, Journalist and TV presenter
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