Venue Name

National Horseracing College

Address

Telephone

01302861000

Information

The National Horseracing College, set in an area of natural beauty, boasts some of the best equestrian facilities Yorkshire has to offer. Easily reached by all major road networks, the College offers the ideal location to host a varied range of equestrian pursuits. Individual, group and event organiser bookings welcome. The facilities are available to hire either by the hour or on a daily rate. The National Horseracing Collegee is approved by the British Horse Society. Indoor Riding Arenas The 60 X 40m indoor riding arena benefits from a silica sand with additive mix surface with generous sodium lighting. The school has access on two sides, and an automatic watering system for dust prevention – an excellent venue for hosting competitions. The 20 X 40m indoor riding arena has communal viewing gallery ideal for hosting competitions together with full BS standard show jumps and indoor x country fences. Outdoor Manège The 50m x 40m sand floodlit outdoor manège has secure post and rail fencing. It can be used either as a warm up arena or as a stand-alone training facility. Woodchip Gallops The College boasts two wood-chip gallops. The oval, six furlong gallop lends itself well to endurance and stamina training, while the straight gallop is perfect for interval training. The straight gallop is on a gradient and is largely open, while the oval gallop is fully railed and benefits from furlong markers. Grass Gallop The grass gallop is situated inside the oval all-weather gallop. A set of 10 bay starting stalls and regulation hurdles and steeplechase fences are available adjacent to the grass gallop. The area within the oval gallop extends to approximately 25 acres/10 hectares, lending itself particularly well to hosting shows, competitions and tournaments. Schooling fences In the centre of the oval gallops are the new EasyFix hurdles and fences which are available to hire for schooling. Racehourse Simulators Housed in the Victorian stable yard are two racehorse simulators. The room has mirror facilities and audio visual equipment on which to view previously recorded riding footage. Parking Facilities Adjacent to the indoor riding school is the car park and horsebox park with ample hard standing. Access to water is also available as are female and male toilets and washing facilities. Catering Facilities The cafeteria, with seating for 40, offers an assortment of menus from hot and cold snacks to three course dining, complete with alcoholic beverages. Whether you wish to organise a competition, horse show, Pony Club rally or camp, clinic, or simply wish to train your horse in a private and peaceful environment, NRC would be pleased to discuss your requirements. For further information please contact the College directly on: 01302 861006 or Email:lyndsay.green@northernracingcollege.co.uk

Directions

DIRECTIONS TO National Horseracing College BY CAR FROM THE NORTH – A1 Recommended route is not to come off A1 (J36/J35) into Doncaster but to go further South on A1m to Junction 34 at Blyth Approach via A1. Stay on the A1 (south) until you come to the Blyth (junction 34), (go past all the signs for Doncaster) take the first exit onto the A614 towards Bawtry. Stay on this road, go through Bawtry, and continue for about 3 miles, you will pass an RSPCA centre on the left, about half a mile further on the left is the entrance to NRC (signed Northern Racing College). Continue to the top of the drive, the car park is on your right. Please make your way to reception. FROM THE SOUTH - M1, M18 Leave the M1 at junction 32 and join the M18. Exit the M18 at Junction 1. Follow the A631 towards Bawtry. Continue on this road following signs to Bawtry for approx 10 miles, passing through Maltby, Tickhill and into Bawtry. At the T Junction turn left, past a petrol garage (on left) stay on this road for a further 3 miles passing a caravan shop (on right) and the R.S.P.C.A (on left). Start slowing down as you will see our gallops on your left, take the next left turning, it is signed the Northern Racing College. Continue up the drive, bearing right at the top. The car park is on your right. Please make your way to reception (in the new building) OR: Leave the M1 at junction 32 and join the M18. Exit the M18 at Junction 3 (A6182). Pass through the outskirts of Doncaster, turn right onto the A638 leaving the Racecourse on your left. Continue going straight ahead at every set of traffic lights, passing an Esso garage on left, the Hare & Tortoise pub also on left (Do not bear right at pub lights signposted to Rossington); continue for about 3 miles you will pass ‘Mount Pleasant’ Hotel on right. The NRC drive is one mile further on, on the right (signed Northern Racing College). Continue to top of drive, the car park is on your right. Please make your way to reception. BY RAIL The Train Station is situated in Doncaster centre, about 10 miles from the college. Satellite Navigation Systems Sat. Nav. systems that work on post codes have been known to send people into Rossington village when using our post code – please use DN11 0HS which is the schools post code that we share the site with or once you have found Doncaster follow the directions above. Lost? If you need help on finding us once you have reached Doncaster please call us on 01302 861000 and we will do our best to guide you to the college!