Licensing

General

All Harness Racing Victoria 22/23 licences will expire on 31 August 2023.  All licence holders are encouraged to renew via HarnessWeb by visiting https://harnessweb.harness.org.au/harnessweb/secure/login.do.

2023/2024 Renewals

Licensees can renew online through Harnessweb or complete Renewal application forms to send back to HRV via email or mail.

Online renewals via Harnessweb by clicking here

Trainers/Driver by clicking here

Stablehands by clicking here

Please forward completed forms to info@hrv.org.au or PO Box 184 Moonee Ponds Vic 3039.

HRV are encouraging all licenced participants to renew their licence online, with $20 off the normal licence fee for any Trainer and Driver that renews their licence online before 1 September 2023.

Reminder to Drivers

Drivers please be aware that all licences expire on 31 August 2023 and licence renewals will not be accepted or processed unless an appropriately completed Medical Examination Form and Betting Declaration are submitted.

Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to obtain a medical appointment with your GP prior to the expiration of your current licence.

Betting Declaration Form and Medical Examination Forms can be downloaded by clicking here.

Please forward completed forms to info@hrv.org.au or PO Box 184 Moonee Ponds Vic 3039.

Please note: All applicants for any licence are subject to the Australian Harness Racing Rules and Harness Racing Victoria's Licensing Policy including Suitability Criteria. New and existing applicants must be familiar with the rules and policies.

Click here to view the Licensing Policy

Click here to view the Australian Harness Rules of Racing

If you require any assistance or have any queries in relation to the renewal or new application process please contact Harness Racing Victoria on 03 8378 0200 or by email: info@hrv.org.au or refer to frequently asked questions below.

Stablehand

Becoming a stablehand

The holder of a Stablehand licence is licensed to perform stable duties under the supervision or instructions of a licensed trainer as follows:

• Carry out track work, assist with the training, management, care   and control of horses, assist with the pre-race preparation and post- race procedures affecting a horse.
• Each licence type may require different documentation. Please view the licence application form and include all documentation to ensure your application is not delayed.
• All new applications or applicants who have not been licensed for more than six (6) months must submit a current National Police Check with their application for licence.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for a stablehand licence you must:

• Be at least 14 years of age
• Submit a completed application form
• Signed letter of reference from the licensed training you will be assisting
• Current National Police Check
• Certified copy of your driver’s licence or birth certificate
• Passport photograph

Click here for application form

Trainers

Reinstating Previous Trainers Licence

A trainer who has been previously licensed but who has not been licensed as a trainer for a period of 6 months or more shall provide the following documents prior to being relicensed:

• Provide a minimum of two (2) credit references (Vet, Farrier, Feed Suppliers etc) stating that your accounts are paid promptly OR a credit report by contacting a credit reporting body.  You can obtain a copy of your credit report free of charge from a CRB within ten (10) days of them receiving your request.
• Bank account statements in your name for the preceding three (3) month period (to the date your application is submitted to Harness Racing Victoria). Note - These bank account statements should also be submitted to your chosen Accountant/Bank Manager/Officer to form part of the Accountant Reference declaration accompanying the application form.

Insurance