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Stay in the Saddle with Wetherby Racecourse

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  • Posted
    19.02.2025
  • Salary
    £11.44 an hour
  • Location
    Wetherby Racecourse
  • Job Type
    Part time - Casual

Fence attendants work alongside our Grounds team on racedays out on the track.  2-4 staff are positioned on each fence to assist repairing fences and treading in the take off’s and landings, they also work to swap out hurdles.  You certainly won’t miss the racing action!

When we are not jumping, Fence Attendants tread in following the Flat Horses.

This is a physically demanding role, working outside.  Full training and uniform provided.

Hours of work:  approximately 4-5 hours per raceday.

Contact us at:  info@wetherbyracing.co.uk or call 01937 582035.

  • Posted
    19.02.2025
  • Salary
    £11.44 an hour
  • Location
    Wetherby Racecourse
  • Job Type
    Part time - Casual

We have a variety of roles available at Wetherby:

  • Customer Facing:  Turnstiles. Information Point. Reception.
  • Equine Related:  Pre-Parade & Parade Ring Attendants.  Horse-catching. Stables.
  • Other:  Weighing Room. Rails Crossings.

Working approximately 4-5 hours each raceday depending on role.

Full training and uniform provided.

Contact us at:  info@wetherbyracing.co.uk or call 01937 582035.

 

 

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Only 1 week to go until the bell rings in our Parade Ring once again!! 📅 

The Opening Meeting is the perfect start to the season - thrilling racing, a great atmosphere, and supporting an incredible cause, @spinalresearch.

🎟 Advance tickets available until Monday 13th October at 11:59pm.

Don’t miss it: link in bio!

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On Wednesday, 15th October, we open our 2025/26 Jump Season with a day that means so much to us - The Opening Meeting supporting @spinalresearch 💙 

Jump racing is the Original Extreme Sport - full of thrill, passion, and bravery - but with it comes risk. Sadly, spinal cord injuries are a reality faced by some jockeys and riders, changing lives in an instant.

That’s why this day matters. Together with Spinal Research, the UK’s leading charity funding groundbreaking medical research, we’re helping raise vital awareness and funds to bring hope to those living with paralysis. Every ticket sold, every cheer trackside, plays a part in moving closer to life-changing treatments.

Join us for a powerful day of racing, community, and purpose 🏇✨

Get your tickets here: link in bio.

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Two weeks to go!🐎 

The wait is nearly over… Jump Racing returns to Wetherby with the Original Extreme Sport on Wednesday, 15th October.

We’re proud to once again support @spinalresearch for their 35th annual Northern Charity Raceday. 💙

Secure your spot today: link in bio!

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Have you heard the news? 🎉 

Top equestrian, @saffroncresswellofficial, will be joining us at Wetherby as Guest Speaker in the @spinalresearch Marquee. She will be joined by other leading names from racing and eventing, including @ros_canter_eventing and former Grand National-winning Jockey, Graham Lee.

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome her as our guest speaker at this year’s Wetherby Race Day. 

It’s set to be an unforgettable day of thrilling racing, fine dining, auctions, and above all, hope as we come together to raise vital funds in support of Spinal Research’s mission to cure paralysis. 💙

Find out more and secure your tickets today.

We can’t wait to share this special day with you!

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Less than a month to go!

The Opening Meeting of the 2025/26 Jump Season is almost here - and we can’t wait to welcome you back. 🏇

Jump Racing, the Original Extreme Sport, returns to Wetherby on Wednesday, 15th October, as we proudly support @spinalresearch for their 35th annual Northern Charity Raceday. 💙

- Discount pricing ends at 11:59 pm on Monday, 13th October
- General Admission closes at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 15th October
(Card payments only at the turnstiles on the day)

Don’t miss the start of another thrilling season with us - get your tickets today!

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🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE 🎟️

Tickets for our October and November fixtures are now live on our website! Book in advance to secure the best price and remember, all tickets booked in advance receive a complimentary racecard on the day 📖

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Set your alarms! ⏰🎟️Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am for our October and November racedays!

🏇 Wednesday 15th October - The Opening Meeting supporting @spinalresearch

🏇 Friday 31st October - The @bet365 Meeting Day One

🏇 Saturday 1st November - The @bet365  Meeting Day Two, featuring the Charlie Hall Chase

🏇 Saturday 15th November - The Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday

🏇 Wednesday 26th November - Community Raceday

Make sure you don't miss out on the action - book in advance to secure our BEST ticket prices.
It's not long until tickets go on sale for the start of our 2025/26 Season.

If you still haven't decided what fixture you will attend on, what are you waiting for! 🏇 Visit our website to see our upcoming fixture highlights - link in bio
The racing industry is coming together to celebrate the people that make racing happen. If you attend as an owner at Wetherby, Elissa and Rachel will welcome you to the course for the start of a fantastic days racing!

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We are supporting #RacingStaffWeek. Behind every raceday there is a huge team of individuals working hard. Our security team are one of the biggest on a raceday and we couldn't do what we do without them.

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Wetherby Racecourse is proud to be supporting @racingwelfare and #RacingStaffWeek celebrating the workforce behind British racing. Our turnstile staff are one of the first faces you see when you visit the Racecourse and will always welcome you with a warm smile 👋😊

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