1. INTRODUCTION - February 14th 2001
Regarding In particular the proven professional horsemen and horsewomen working at
the top of this profession.
Turfcall’s aim and purpose is to bring “The Back Stage
Performers” directly to centre stage here.
To uphold all their rights and
those of the beautiful creatures in their care.
TURFCALL points out the following serious problems in dire need of change:-
(a) Meagre levels of pay
(b) Scant recognition or reward
(c) In many cases nil to poor accommodation
(d) Long hours and very little time off
(e) Inconsistent levels of training for youngsters starting out
(f) No obvious career development structure
(g) Trainers left to fund the lot whilst other sections of the industry take all
the benefits and cream off most of the profits
(h) All skilled work riders, yearling and two year old handlers and riders at
the top of their profession, at present seriously overworked, and grossly
underpaid, unrecognised in the main for most of their fantastic achievements.
Now in an ever decreasing minority. To ask them further to take the learners
under their wing allotted to the trainers teams for work experience, must surely
be not only unacceptable, but grossly unfair to all parties.
The British Horseracing Authority and the British government have failed to address any of this.
WHY?
Clive Brittain’s string homeward bound from exercise. Newmarket June 1st 1991 –. Leadhorse Terimon partnered by Tony (right), with Mystiko owned by Lady Beaverbrook partnered by Jock.(redjacket) just day’s before Mystiko went on to win the 1991
2000 Guineas.
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