Stewards are often seeing at work during race meetings. They are people who help to keep the racing industry acting with integrity. They work to ensure rules are upheld and that anyone who doesn’t is reprimanded. If you are interested in the racing industry and helping out in a role like this, then it may be worth considering the role of a cadet steward for the racing industry.
You can actually undertake a course for a cadetship as a steward. For this, you need to have year 10 level high school or equivalent to undertake the course. You also need to have current employment as a steward by a recognised racing authority.
I think the subjects within this course held in Australia aptly identify what you would be doing in your role as a cadet steward:
- comply with the rules of racing and related protocols
- investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries
- interpret wagering trends
- assess racing gear suitability and safety
- analyse race performance
- handle horses
- work effectively with diversity
- use business technology
- write simple documents
A Cadet Steward Course
Apparently to undertake this course, students need to be able to “actively participate in the duties of a steward at racing meetings, inquiries and non-race meetings.” Want to find out more about the course? Be sure to check out the cadet steward course with the Racing Academy in Australia.
Want to find out more from someone who has undertaken this role? Check out Equus Education’s profile on Kim Meredith.
“There is a lot of folklore about equestrian statues, especially the ones with riders on them. There is said to be a code in the number and placement of the horse’s hooves: If one of the horse’s hooves is in the air, the rider was wounded in battle; two legs in the air means that the rider was killed in battle; three legs in the air indicates that the rider got lost on the way to the battle; and four legs in the air means that the sculptor was very, very clever.” ― Terry Pratchett
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