The Amateur Jockeys Association of Great Britain

Will amateur jockeys please note that plans are underway at the BHA for rules on safety equipment (helmets and body protectors) to be updated in 2024. Details will follow as soon as they are available but in the meantime all body protectors will have to be Racesafe’s RaceMotion 2. Due to the costs involved, we … Continue reading Jockey safety equipment to be updated in 2024

Today is truly a tragic day for amateur jockeys worldwide. In addition to the devastating loss of Keagan Kirkby at Charing point-to-point this afternoon which will be keenly felt across the point-to-point fraternity, we have also lost Dominik Pastuszka today. A friend to our amateur riders who venture abroad, Dominik was a 35-year-old Polish amateur … Continue reading Tragedy in Pisa

We are greatly saddened to have to share the devastating news that Keagan Kirkby lost his life today when riding in the point-to-point at Charing. We send our deepest condolences to Keagan’s family and to all the team at Ditcheat where he played such an integral part and was held in the highest regard. We … Continue reading Point-to-point tragedy at Charing

Please will all jockeys note that the BHA medical form has been updated and can be found by following this link: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/19-NMED-BHA-Medical-Form-2023-15.12.23-1.pdf

Please will all jockeys note that the going forward the points system for the All-Weather Championship will be scrapped. Only winning rides will count towards the championship, thus ensuring that the most number of winners ridden in the season will be reflected by the title holder. In the event of a tie, a countback will … Continue reading Points system scrapped for 2024 Amateur All-Weather Championship

Please will all jockeys note the updated list distributed by the BHA which gives details of current Baseline Concussion Centres. To keep up-to-date with this list you can copy the following link for future use: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18-NMED-BASELINE-CONCUSSION-CENTRES-2023-Updated-02.10.23.pdf

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF  THE AMATEUR JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2022 Annual General meeting of the AJA will be held on  Tuesday 16 January 2024 at 12 noon at The Terrace Room, The Welcombe Hotel, Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0NR when the following ordinary … Continue reading AJA AGM 2022

Many of you are familiar with FEGENTRI which gives opportunities to amateur jockeys to enjoy race riding abroad. All travel expenses are met by the AJA and the host countries provide accommodation. Fegentri rules now allow up to 3 of both gentleman and lady riders to represent their country and take part in the LONGINES … Continue reading ‼️👀 2024 INTERNATIONAL RACING OPPORTUNITY‼️

Please remember to contact BHA Licensing if you should ride a winner abroad, including Ireland, so that your tally of wins is kept up to date at both the BHA and Weatherbys.  This is absolutely vital to make sure that you claim the correct allowance.  Individual race conditions should always be checked as they can differ from the usual … Continue reading Amateur claims reminder