British Racing School – Fully Funded Residential Experience
Youth Unity is delighted to once again be working with the British Racing School to offer fully funded places for young people to take part in their 5-day residential racing experience. This will be our third year supporting young people to access this incredible opportunity.
Designed to build confidence, resilience and real-life skills, the programme gives young people the chance to gain hands-on experience working with racehorses, meet professionals from within the racing industry, and explore genuine career pathways — no previous horse experience required.
Over the past two years we have seen fantastic outcomes, with some young people progressing onto further training and opportunities within the industry.
Programme Details
📍 Location: Newmarket
🏡 Fully funded residential – accommodation, food and kit included
Available Dates
• 18–22 May
• 10–14 August
• 14–18 September
Apply Now
Young people can apply directly using the link below:
👉 https://brs.picsweb.co.uk/Guest/SignUp/Applicant/341b80f0406d43fb9619c6bdffaababe
Please ensure applicants select or tick the Youth Unity option when completing the application.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for young people who would benefit from:
A boost in confidence and independence
New experiences outside their usual environment
Exploring alternative career pathways
Learning practical skills and teamwork
If you are working with young people who may benefit from this opportunity, please feel free to share the information with them or support them with their application.
Case Study: A Pathway into the Racing Industry
A young girl from Clacton joined the British Racing School through one of Youth Unity’s supported taster weeks. During the programme she quickly stood out, showing enthusiasm, confidence and a natural ability when working with the horses.
Following the 5-day residential experience, she was invited to progress onto the 6-week Stud Staff course, where she continued to excel and develop her skills. Her dedication and commitment led her to take the next step and complete the 18-week training programme at the British Racing School.
She has now successfully progressed through the training pathway and is on track to begin her career within the horse racing industry. Her journey is a powerful example of how providing young people with access to new opportunities and hands-on experiences can open doors to genuine career pathways.
