EDUCATION DAYS

HRI Education Days for Kids


The objective of HRI Racing Juniors Education Days is to build a link between the racecourses and their local community and to encourage an affinity with horses among the younger generation.

Local school children, accompanied by their teachers are brought behind the scenes at their local racetrack where they meet the team and some racing personalities. Each day is targeted at 5th and 6th class pupils and is free to attend.

Some of the jockeys that children have previously heard from include Rachael Blackmore, David Mullins, Danny Mullins, Ronan Whelan, Derek O'Connor and Conor Maxwell. Typically, the school children and their teacher also meet a racehorse to learn about what it takes to look after and train a racehorse.

There are also several other stations which vary from racecourse to racecourse but generally include RACE, (Racing Academy & Centre of Education) which includes a demonstration on a mechanical horse, horse-racing education, a course walk to see the hurdles and or stalls and a farrier who shows the children how they make horse-shoes. 

Particpating racecourses will reach out to their local schools to attend their education day. However if you would like your school to take part, please email us and we can pass your school details to the racecourses. 

Places are limited. 

For more information, contact  [email protected]


Children meeting horse at stable yard Primary school kids watch on as they learn about the fences

HRI Racing Juniors Education Day at Killarney Racecourse

Road to Racing Series

Join us on a journey through racing, from starting out in the stables to setting off on the racecourse. Get ready to visit the stables, meet the people that work there and learn about the routine of the horses & the jockeys. Sign up below to receive the four-part educational video series and accompanying worksheets. Click here to check it out!

Family Days Out

Family Days at the races are filled with thrilling racing and great entertainment for all the family to enjoy. With bouncy castles, face-painting and playgrounds, there is so much for your family to enjoy. Find out about upcoming family days near you!