First Time Jockey Applicants

First Time Jockey Applicants

All first time Applicants must complete an online self-assessment questionnaire.


Applicants General Practitioner must complete and return a Medical Form


Applicants must also attend an IHRB appointed Doctor for a Medical Examination


All first time applicants and licensed jockeys must complete a baseline Concussion Test, for details on the IHRB Concussion Protocol and approved centres please see here


A Fitness Assessment which includes the following four exercises must be completed during the IHRB Licensing Course by all first time applicants: 

Aerobic Test: Bleep Test > 9 

Upper Body Strength: Push Ups > 45; Chin Holds > 45 seconds (not mandatory to pass the fitness test) 

Trunk Strength: Plank required time of 2 minutes 30 seconds and a Standing Balance Test with a required time of 60 seconds 

Lower Body Strength: Wall Squat for 2 minutes 30 seconds and Squat Thrusts > 45