AN EARLY SUCCESS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 3, 4 July 1939, Page 13

AN EARLY SUCCESS

SCHOOL FOR APPRENTICES The first report on the operation of the school of ..instruction, for apprentices recently promoted by the New Zealand Racing Conference was made by S. J. Reid, the instructor at Hastings, at a tweeting oi: the Hawke's Bay branch of the New Zealand Racing Owners', Breeders", and Trainers' Association. ,- Mr. Reid said -the enthusiasm of the lads was shown by the regularity with which they attended the classes. Among the many subjects on the syllabus, splendid progress had been made in those dealing with the handling, feeding, and dressing oi horses, balance and correct style of riding, behaviour, and discipline. The laas, said Mr. Reid, entered into the spirit ot the instruction, realising that they had some responsibility in life, and, while many apprentices knew that their term as jockeys might not be long, owing to the danger of increasing weight, the instruction was to them an incentive to make good, with a view later to becoming trainers. Owners and trainers had encouraged the lads in their employ to attend the school, and he paid tribute to the assistance <'given by the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. Messrs. D. Douglas, W. McKinnon, J. M. Paul, J. Olsen, and G. W. B. McCormick supported Mr. Reid's remarks, stating that there was already marked improvement'among the pupils. I The national secretary, Mr. C. E. j Craig, said the progress reported was I very gratifying, and would stimulate the scheme in other centres. The result was also a compliment to Mr. Reid. His association was in wholehearted accord with the movement, realisms that its success would be a strong inducement for clubs to cater more for apprentice riders.