Women in Racing Mentoring Programme

Background

Women in Racing (WiR) created the first industry female Mentoring Programme over a decade ago. The aim of the programme is to support the further development and professional growth of its membership and foster strong and lasting connections between its members. Mentoring is a key objective of WiR, and since its inception over 125 women have been supported, many of whom now hold senior positions within the sport.

The Programme

The main function of the mentoring programme is to create relationships between mentors and mentees that will enable positive outcomes, career development and fulfilment. The mentors are experienced horseracing professionals who volunteer their time to provide tailored support, encouragement, connections and guidance to assist in the development of mentees. The WiR Committee provide regular mentoring events which educate all those involved. The events provide mentors and mentees with the opportunity to network and learn through experiences such as webinars or panel discussions and gives opportunities to meet women in the industry organically. There is now a strong network of women at all levels of the sport who have benefited from the Mentoring Programme.

The mentoring programme is available free of charge to all WiR members. If you would like to find out more information about our available mentors please visit WiR Mentoring Programme – Women in Racing