Trainers and staff reckon BHA riding coaches pilot scheme has wings

Graduates of the first BHA rider coaching scheme receive their certificatesCredit: Louise Pollard

Racing took a small step in the fight to deal with staff problems when the first 'riding coaches' were presented with their qualifications at York.

They were on a pilot scheme, run by the Northern Racing College on behalf of the BHA, which was staged in the wake of a survey this year in which 38 per cent of trainers stated that recruitment, skills and retention issues are a problem for their business.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 14 October 2018inNews

Last updated 18:14, 14 October 2018

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