North American Racing Academy

Horse racing, jocky, grooming, trainer
Address: 
3380 Paris Pike
Lexington, KY, 40511
United States
38° 5' 52.3428" N, 84° 25' 15.474" W
Student Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Chris McCarron, Executive Director
Phone number: 
859-246-6678
Majors/Degrees/Certificates
Accreditation: 
NARA is a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Majors: 
Equine Science, Jockey, Exercise Rider, Groom
Degrees: 
Certificate, Diploma, Associate Degree
Specialties: 
Horse racing, jocky, grooming, trainer
School Information
Type of School: 
Specialty School

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.

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