Videos kick off careers in racing
Videos promoting the diverse and exciting careers in the horse racing industry have been released by The Cheshire Racing Hub.
The Racing Hub was launched last year with the aim of highlighting to young people the racing careers available to them in Cheshire. Reaseheath College is an education partner, along with the University of Chester and the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool. The initiative is funded by the British Horse Racing Authority and Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The six videos focus on inspiring young people who are already working in the industry and turn the spotlight on careers in equine veterinary medicine, training, breeding and sales, work riding, barn management and racecourse personnel. An introductory video features recently retired footballer Michael Owen, who is a local racehorse owner and racing enthusiast.
The videos can be viewed on Cheshire Racing Hub’s YouTube channel and official website. They were made by Equine Productions, which produces bespoke videos for the racing and equestrian industries.
A successful preview of the videos was held at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas, earlier this month, accompanied by a talk by local point-to-point trainer Oliver Greenall, who described his role and his racing experiences.
Over 10 students expressed an interest in finding out more about careers in racing and a behind-the-scenes taster day for these students will be scheduled to give them a real insight into the industry.
With strong initial interest following this pilot, the Racing Hub is now looking at rolling out a similar programme across selected schools in Cheshire.
Racing Hub Chair Kay Kent said: “We are delighted to have produced some really informative and lively videos which relate and talk to young people about careers in racing and will live long into the future through Careers in Racing. We look forward to taking Bishop Heber students on their next steps to finding out more about the exciting careers in Cheshire.”
