Jockey

Have you ever dreamed of being a professional sports person?

Becoming a Jockey can be a tough but rewarding career.  Many successful Apprentice Jockeys have had no previous involvement with horses prior to commencing a Jockey Apprenticeship – just a keenness to learn about horses and make it in a highly competitive sporting industry.

Being a Jockey is a full-time career. Whilst learning and gaining the skills required, a 4 year Apprenticeship is entered into.  During this time, the Apprentice Jockeys are employed full-time and receive a fortnightly wage throughout the 4 year duration of the apprenticeship in addition to income from riding in races.

Racing and Wagering Western Australia is a Registered Training Organisation and delivers all training throughout the term of the Apprenticeship.

Apprentice Jockeys work in both Metropolitan and Regional areas of the State and also ride at race meetings in all areas.

Once training is completed and a Jockey licence is issued, it is possible to travel all over Australia and many parts of the world to ride in races.

Apprentice Jockeys and Jockeys receive a riding fee for every race ride along with 5% of any prize money earned by the horses ridden.

The Jockey Apprenticeship

Racing and Wagering Western Australia is a Registered Training Organisation leading the way throughout Australia in the training of Apprentice Jockeys.

RWWA offers a 4 year Jockey Apprenticeship training programme.  After 18 months, successful apprentices are awarded Certificate III Racing (Thoroughbred) – Trackrider and at the completion of the 4 year Apprenticeship, Certificate IV Racing (Thoroughbred) – Jockey.

An Apprenticeship as a Jockey in the West Australian thoroughbred industry offers:

• Full employment with award wages
• Additional income from race riding
• On-the-job training in a licensed racing stable
• Structured classroom learning
• Formal Qualifications
• One on One coaching/tuition from our Riding Masters
• 24/7 Support and encouragement from our Industry Training Department
• Opportunity for self employment as a Professional Jockey
• A satisfying and rewarding career
• Opportunities for an international career

Applicants must be a minimum of 15 years of age, meet weight requirements and pass a medical examination. Applicants 18 years of age and over are also required to provide a police clearance.