Training RoR South West - Racing Insight Day with Paul Nicholls Racing at Ditcheat, Somerset, BA4 6RD

A chance for a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a racehorse with Paul Nicholls Racing, 14 times Champion Jumps Trainer, at his base in Ditcheat (top yard). To expand knowledge on the aftercare available to these horses and how best to offer them the care and training required to maintain high standards of welfare.

Parking is very limited at the top yard so please find a parking space in the village of Ditcheat, close to the Manor House Inn (newly refurbished and under new ownership is open for breakfast and or coffee from 8am). From there, it is a short 10 min uphill walk to the top yard. Please leave enough time to be ready to start at 10am prompt.

After the yard visit at approx. 12pm we take a short 8 minute drive to a nearby village hall at:
Pylle Village Hall
Pylle
Shepton Mallett
BA4 6SZ

At approx. 12.30pm we will discuss what the retraining process involves, advice on how to maintain good practices for a successful retraining journey and what support is out there to assist you if you choose to take on an ex racehorse or if you already own a retrained racehorse; with Amy Bannister-Bell BHSI and RoR Wales RDO.

5 x BHS CPD points (TBC) will be gained by all attending including BHS members

Outline Details are:
Date: Tuesday 5th August 2025
10am Paul Nicholls racing yard tour
12pm drive to Pylle Village Hall
12.30pm commence retraining discussion period
3pm - Depart

Please bring along your own packed lunch and soft drinks. A kichen facility and loos will be available for use at the village hall.

Costs:
£22.50 for ROR members
£25 for non- members

Ditcheat is home to the stables of Paul Nicholls Horse Racing the Uk's Champion Trainer, and also to the world renowned farmers and cheesemakers Barbers Dairy.