GENERAL INFORMATION: The entire collection of written materials used in the Trainers' Exam Prep Class is now available for purchase online.  You get the 105  page "Study Guide" that includes information needed for the barn test, 35 page discussion of the rules of racing, problems and discussion of entering horses with the correct weight. (This is the same study guide provided by ROAP for the National Trainers' Exam as Dr. McLellan was asked to write that study guide since he has been teaching a Trainers' Exam Prep class for over 12 years.) NEW ITEMS added for 2011include a CD with SEVEN narrated power point shows which are based on the rules of racing study guide; a ROAP produced DvD entitled "Duties of Racing Officials"; NHBPA 2010 Policy on Medication and Drug Testing; two pocket English/Spanish translator books and more.  Also included are practice entries and study sheets.  A link to a multiple choice review test is provided

Applicants purchasing this material receive a $150 credit on tuition for any Trainers' Exam Prep Class attended within 12 months of purchase. 

COST: $145 plus $16.95 for shipping. (Scroll down for link.) 

Preface - Taking a trainer's licensing exam
Health, Nutrition, Behavior, Bandaging and Tacking of Barn test
Trainer responsibility, licensing, administrative rules
Definitions and Duties of Racing Officials, "The Three Lists"
Terminology; Equine anatomy & physiology; Bandaging 
Morning routine and track rules
Track layout and distances and rules pertaining to distances
Understanding the Condition Book
Tack
Preference Date System
Entry procedures,
   Rules regarding making entries
   Lasix rule & entering 
   Rule regarding coupled entry 
   Entering horses with correct weight
Claiming rules
Entering with correct weight example problems
100 question practice test 
and more