I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to be part of the first racing academy in the United States. As odd as it may seem, although the United States offers one of the best breeding programs and conducts some of the finest racing in the world, its racing industry has never had a formal training program for professional race riders.

Welcome to the North American Racing Academy.

-- Chris McCarron, Hall of Fame jockey and NARA Executive Director/Instructor

The NARA Application is now available for download. The purpose of this application is for potential students to apply to either the jockey pathway or the horseman’s pathway. Simply click on NARA application to download the application. Print it and fill it out. Then mail it to; NARA 3380 Paris Pike Lexington, KY 40511

Chris McCarron The North American Racing Academy is the brainchild of Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron. As founder of NARA, Chris will share his knowledge, skills and expertise with students to help produce the best race riders possible. read more Photo courtesy of Leonard Lavin