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.

However, providing an annual minimum payment of £250 (as from 1st January 2011) is paid via the Stakeholders to the AJA and 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.  In these circumstances, references to ‘jockeys’ in this Code are to be construed as applying to Amateur Riders. 

All contracts sent to Weatherbys for registration of sponsorship for Amateur Riders must be accompanied by a cheque made payable to the AJA for £250 otherwise the contract will not be registered.

If you have any queries on sponsorship, please contact John Bevis at Weatherbys on 01933 440077 or e-mail John on jbevis@weatherbys-group.com.