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The Level 3 Limited Credit Programme - Trackwork Riding Skills & Safety for a Slow Work Licence is a 4-month course that costs $195 which covers the cost of your Slow Work Licence upon completion.
To be able to ride any registered Thoroughbred racehorse you must have obtained your Slow Trackwork Licence. This course is a mandatory element of the slow work licensing process. It involves an online quiz, an assessment of competency via two unit standards, a fitness test and a riding assessment.
Once you have gained a slow work license you may ride any registered Thoroughbred that your employer has deemed suitable for your riding ability.
You can further your riding experience under the supervision of your employer to ride faster than half-pace. To do this, you will need an attestation from your employer and a senior trackwork rider or jockey as evidence of your competency to ride fast-work
Once competently riding trackwork, you can then upgrade your licence to a Fastwork Licence for no extra cost.
The topics that make up the level 3 course are as follows:
- Online industry knowledge test
- Communication protocols and legislative requirements in an equine workplace
- An assessment of competency via two unit standards
- A fitness test
- Riding a Thoroughbred racehorse in pace work
Process:
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Apply and pay for a Class B | Slow Trackwork Rider Application via the NZTR website
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An NZTR training advisor will be in contact with your course work
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You may practice riding trackwork in your work place if they have suitable horses to do so (unregistered racehorses or nominated training horses)
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Complete the online industry test and your two assessments
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Book in when ready for a practical assessment of your riding
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If deemed competent and have completed all of the associated coursework work you will be granted a Slow Work Licence
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You can then further your experience and upskill under the supervision of your trainer to gain a Fast Work Licence. You will need an attestation from your employer and a senior trackwork rider or jockey in order for your competency to ride fast work.
If you are not a citizen or resident then please get in touch as we may be able to assist you with signing up for this program.