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Stay in the Saddle with Wetherby Racecourse

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  • Posted
    01.04.2025
  • Salary
    £12.21 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
    01.04.2025
  • Salary
    £12.21an 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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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Boxing Day and yesterday - what a way to wrap up the festive racing! 🏇

Our team are now taking a well-earned break to celebrate with friends and family.

We’ll be closed from Wednesday 31st December, and we’ll be back on Monday 5th December …, refreshed and ready to kick off the year with our upcoming @williamhill Medieval Raceday! 🛡️🐎

Thank you again for your incredible support this year. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 

#WetherbyRaces #ClosingHours
He takes the William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Steeple Chase 🙌🏼 KONFUSION loves Wetherby 🔥
A fantastic Boxing Day as we complete day one of our Yorkshire Christmas Meeting 🎁 🎄
Mick Easterby didn’t quite know what to do with our Christmas hat - so he didn’t give it back! Look out for him wearing it at the races 👀
It’s Boxing Day… and we’re RACING! 🏇🎅

Day One of the Yorkshire Christmas Meeting is here!

Tickets are still available online until 9:30 am (and yes - your e-ticket includes a free racecard).

Going to miss the cut-off? No stress - admissions and racecards can be bought at the turnstiles.

⏰ Gates: 10 am
🏇 First Race: 11.52 am

Today’s highlight: The @williamhill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase

Let’s make it a Boxing Day to remember!

#WetherbyRaces #YorkshireChristmasMeeting #FestiveFamilyFun #BoxingDayRaces #YorkshireEvents
Merry Christmas from all of us at Wetherby! 🎄✨

We hope your day is full of good food, good company, and plenty of festive cheer.

And if you weren’t good enough for the big man to leave you a raceday ticket… don’t worry, we’ve got you. 🎅

You can still purchase tickets online (availability to be confirmed) or pay by card at the turnstiles tomorrow.

(Plus, advance tickets come with a free racecard!)

See you tomorrow for The @williamhill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting!

Grab your tickets: link in bio.

#MerryChristmas #WetherbyRaces #YorkshireChristmasMeeting #FestiveFamilyFun #BoxingDayRaces
No plans for Boxing Day? You do now! 

Our Yorkshire Christmas Meeting with @williamhill is nearly here - don’t miss the festive racing tradition of the year! 🏇✨

Tickets still available, buy now: 🔗 in bio.

#WetherbyRaces #YorkshireChristmasMeeting #FestiveFamilyFun #BoxingDayRaces #YorkshireEvents
Full information is available on our website. Link in bio. Advance and group discounts close 24hrs prior to the raceday.  Email required to receive E-tickets.  All advance bookings include a racecard. £2.00 to purchase on the day. Online sales close at 9.30am on day of racing. Paddock Enclosure available to purchase at the turnstiles on the day. Course Enclosure closed in June 2025. Park and View entry woth prebooked ticket only.#boxingdayracing #jumpracing #wetherbyracing
What’s your festive tradition? 🎄

Ours has to be the @williamhill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting, Christmas isn’t Christmas without it!

Grab your tickets for 26th & 27th December 🎟️✨

#WetherbyRaces #YorkshireChristmasMeeting #FestiveFamilyFun #BoxingDayRaces #YorkshireEvents
The countdown is ON! 🎄

The iconic Yorkshire Christmas tradition is nearly here - our unmissable Christmas Meetings, hosted with @williamhill

Tickets are flying, but you can still grab your spot:
Boxing Day (26th): Paddock Enclosure & Park & View Enclosure
Friday 27th: Premier Enclosure, Paddock Enclosure & Park & View Enclosure

Don’t wait, these two festive racedays are the highlight of the Christmas calendar, and they won’t stay available for long!

And remember… every advance ticket (even the day before!) comes with a FREE racecard. On-the-day tickets don’t - so lock yours in now and save.

🎪 Two magical days 🏇 Thrilling jump racing🎄 Festive fun & Christmas cheer everywhere

Finish the festive season with a bang, book now before it’s too late!

#WetherbyRaces #YorkshireChristmasMeeting #FestiveFamilyFun #BoxingDayRaces #YorkshireEvents
The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting Day Two 🎄✨

We still have plenty of Paddock Enclosure and Park and View tickets available on our website, make sure you get them before they're gone

Don’t miss out - grab your tickets today: link in bio.

#WetherbyRaces #YorkshireChristmasMeeting #FestiveFamilyFun #YorkshireEvents