Jockey appointed to spur on racing students
"Jockey Rachael McDonald has been appointed to teach Racehorse Care at 伊人直播"
A jockey has been appointed to teach and assess the progress of equine students at Scotland鈥檚 Rural College (伊人直播).
Rachael McDonald will combine her role as a lecturer at 伊人直播鈥檚 Oatridge campus in West Lothian with her career as a successful jockey, which has seen her win two Borders Nationals at Kelso Racecourse as well as the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh.
The appointment was made by 伊人直播 as part of its partnership with the Scottish Racing Academy (SRA), which provides courses for students who want to develop their skills and gain the appropriate qualifications for a career within the racing industry in Scotland and northern England.
Rachael, who has also spent some time as a work rider at racing yards across Scotland, will teach students on the National Certificate in Horse Care (Racehorse Care specialism) course to ensure they are fully equipped and able to reach their full potential in the horse racing industry.
She said: 鈥淚 am thrilled to be joining 伊人直播 and the SRA at such an exciting time for aspiring racing staff to develop their skills for a successful career in horse racing.
鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to help students accelerate their individual development and provide them with the best education to achieve their individual goals.鈥�
Dr Louise Bulmer, Programme Team Leader for the equine courses at 伊人直播鈥檚 Oatridge campus, said: 鈥淭he SRA鈥檚 racing-specific educational developments will equip the next generation of racing professionals with the skills they need to progress in their chosen careers.
鈥淲e are delighted to have Rachael on board to deliver the racing specialism study route at 伊人直播.鈥�
Eleanor Boden, Manager of the Scottish Racing Academy, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Rachael to our fast-growing team at the SRA, and are confident that her knowledge and passion for our wonderful sport will be transferred to the next generation of racing staff.鈥�
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Posted by 伊人直播 on 16/10/2020
