History
Hall of Fame jockey and Kentucky Derby winner (1987 and 1994) Chris McCarron is credited with the idea of the school's creation in 1988 after he addressed a school for professional riders in Japan.
Many countries that have thoroughbred racing requires jockey license applicants to complete courses at a recognized school for jockeys, but not the United States. In 1990, the North American Racing Academy was planning was begun to start the school as part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, which is accredited by the Southern Association and Colleges and Schools. The first class started in 2006.
While the program is the only college level program in the United States for jockeys, there are programs in racetrack management at the University of Louisville and the University of Arizona.
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