The NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance and the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs launched a joint initiative offering a Racecourse Manager Certification from the University of Kentucky beginning this fall. The curriculum will be designed for those already engaged in careers with racing surface maintenance crews with an eye toward stepping into leadership roles.
“Horse racing has an ongoing need to not only develop the next generation of fans, but also the next-generation workforce to support the sport,” said Mick Peterson, director of the UK Ag Equine Programs and executive director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory. “Racecourse manager certification will help train a new generation of professionals to support safety and consistency of racing surfaces.”
The Racecourse Manager Certificate curriculum will include six modules: Basic Equipment and Track Geometry; Grader Operation, Measurement of Grades and Turning Biomechanics; Water Truck Operation and Moisture Measurement; Material Composition Testing and Interpretation; Turf Racing Surfaces; and Communication and Leadership. Completion of three modules and a practical exam will be required for initial certification, while completion of the remaining three modules within two years will be necessary to maintain certification.
For more information, contact the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs office at (859) 257-2226 or [email protected].
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