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Remi Bellocq Pt 2: Spreading the Word on BCTC Equine
The BCTC Equine program first started in 2006 as the North American Racing Academy. But when former amateur jockey and National HBPA CEO Remi Bellocq joined the team in 2011, they realized their need to widen its scope from a jockey school to an equine-based career and technical training program. Now, the program is the first and only accredited community college-based program of it's type in the country. Today, there are between 35 and 40 students in the program each semester. After spending two years completing courses ranging from basic equine care to training theory, physiology and anatomy, students will graduate with an associates degree. Some students will earn a vet assistant certificate and others will focus on breeding or racing. Those that take the riding classes will earn an exercise riding license from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
