North American Racing Academy

NARA as a KCTCS program is the first professional jockey school in the United States. The mission of the North American Racing Academy is to develop and operate a world-class racing school that will provide students with the education, training and experience needed to become skilled in the art of race riding, proficient in the care and management of racehorses, and knowledgeable about the workings of the racing industry as a whole. Located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, NARA has partnered with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System with a long-term goal of developing an associate degree and certificate programs to provide career pathways for individuals interested in working in all aspects of the racing industry. Courses for Horsemen, Grooms, and Exercise Riders will begin the Fall of 2008.