Our racehorse simulator will be travelling around New Zealand, visiting local racedays and events to give you the opportunity to have a go on the simulator and learn more about career and education opportunities within the thoroughbred racing industry.
Come along to meet the NZTR team, experience the simulator and find out more about the pathways available to get involved in racing.
Our locations:
November - March: Upper North Island
April - June: South Island
July - August: Lower North Island
September - October: Location TBC
Where to find us:
National Thoroughbred Week - these events are free to attend, however registration is essential:
Wintec Careers Fair - Hamilton: 9 December
The Main Event - Cambridge RDA: 23 January
Legends Day - Te Rapa Racecourse: 6 February
Clevedon ODE: 27 February (Closed Event)
We welcome industry participants to come and have a go on our premier racehorse simulator. It is a great opportunity to test your balance and trackwork riding skills, as well as find out if trackwork is something you would like to do.
Any trainers who have staff they would like to progress into track work riding, or any industry participants who think trackwork might be an exciting new avenue for them, please contact us below, and we can make a day to bring the simulator out to you.
More events to be confirmed shortly.
Hear all about NZTR's premier racehorse simulator from former apprentice jockey, and NZTR's Industry Training and Careers Coordinator, Brigitte Corban.
Be sure to come and chat to us when you see us on-course next - about the wide range of career and education opportunities available in the thoroughbred industry.
Come and have a go today!
Please note: You must be 10 years old or over, and under 65kg to ride the simulator horse.
Three News popped by to learn more about NZTR's Premier Racehorse Simulator. The mobile unit will be used to educate and attract new talent into the racing industry, and has a full calendar of events lined up travelling to schools, career events, equestrian events, horse academies and horse training facilities throughout the country.