Tayla Wenn is preparing for the transition from jockey to trainer.

The 23-year-old’s riding career will take a back seat when she takes over the Byerley Park stables of Scott Lucock and Sally Gillespie, who are moving to senior positions with the Te Akau operation from August 1.

Wenn is currently apprenticed to the duo, but she is unlikely to continue race day riding.

“I’m going to get a permit to train and my apprenticeship runs out on July 20,” Wenn said.

“I tried to get an extension, but that’s difficult to get and it didn’t come through.

“I’ve enjoyed riding and I may still get a senior licence, mainly to ride my own horses at trials. Being a jockey isn’t a top priority.”

Wenn, who has ridden 13 winners, said Byerley Park offered an ideal location and excellent facilities.

“It’s nice and quiet here and I’ve learned a lot from Scott and Sally, they’re really good people.

“They will leave four horses with me, Sheradream and three untried young horses.”

She finished fourth aboard the one-race winner Sheradream, a lightly-tried daughter of Captain Rio, at Ruakaka last Saturday. Wednesday’s meeting at Te Aroha may be her last for the foreseeable future as a jockey.

Wenn’s partner is Jack Mackinnon, a junior driver within the harness ranks, and he is also backing the new venture.

“Jack bought two yearlings at the sales, which I’ll be breaking in as well,” she said.