Amateur riders are excluded from seeking sponsorship income for themselves, as any payment would, through Rule 62 (i)b, make the rider ineligible to hold an Amateur Rider's permit. NO remuneration of ANY kind may be made to an amateur rider. Breeches, meals or services of any kind are prohibited by the Jockey Club and a sponsorship will not be allowed if any such 'payments in kind' appear on the sponsorship application.

However, providing any sponsorship income is paid to Weatherbys (the Stakeholders) marked for the attention of John Bevis, it will then be paid via Weatherbys to the Amateur Jockeys Association. Provided no payment of any kind is made to an Amateur Rider in return for the appearance of branding on breeches or clothing as outlined in Section 3 (d), then such Amateur Rider may be permitted to carry such branding, provided the owner(s) of the horse has waived their right of non-participation. In these circumstances, references to 'jockeys' in this Code are to be construed as applying to Amateur Riders.

Any sponsorship contract for Amateur Riders submitted for registration at the Jockeys' Sponsorship Desk at Weatherbys will also be examined, prior to registration, by the Jockey Club Licensing Department. In such cases, all other aspects of this Code apply with the exception of Section 5 of this Code.

If you are interested in being sponsored, perhaps with a view to building up a relationship with a sponsor for your future professional career, then the usual fee paid to the AJA for this sponsorship is £150 per annum. For further details, please contact John Bevis on the Sponsorship Desk at Weatherbys or e-mail John on jbevis@weatherbys-group.com.