AJA Membership Fee Increase From 1st October

18-09-2025

The AJA annual membership fee is subject to an increase from the current £100 (in place since January 2015) to £135 from 1st October 2025.  Unfortunately this is due to the rising costs of cover which have dramatically increased in recent years.  It represents an annual rise of 3% since 2015 and does not include the cost of inflation.

Despite this rise, AJA membership remains great value with automatic worldwide insurance for all members included against temporary injury whilst riding out or handling a racehorse or point-to-pointer, and incapacity benefit of £150 per week being payable after the first 28 days of injury for up to 52 weeks.  There is an upper age limit of 70 years of age.  Please note that this cover does not include any capital benefits (such as death or permanent disability) but simply offers financial assistance whilst temporarily incapacitated.

Amateur jockeys are also insured from weigh out to weigh in on the racecourse against injury though their BHA amateur licences, with current incapacity benefit of £300 per week payable after the first 28 days of injury for up to 104 weeks, together with cover against medical expenses, permanent injury and/or death and many other benefits.

Please note that if you are an amateur jockey who rides in point-to-points, the PPA holds an insurance policy that provides liability insurance for jockeys whilst participating in point-to-points and completing their Rider Assessment. A separate Personal Accident insurance policy is also in force for jockeys from weigh out to weigh in, which provides limited cover for injury and loss of earnings. It is strongly recommended that you also have private insurance, especially for those with dependants.