how would i become a Horse Jockey?(I have experience)?
My name is David Johnson. I Live in Juno Beach ,Florida and I really miss riding. I’m six-teen16 and I weigh 125lbs. and my height is 5’10”. I have experience with riding, I’m not afraid of riding, or falling off the horse, but I’m serious. . . . I am serious about this so much, I want this more than anything. I’ve rode horses before and watched the jockeys take off and i want to be there someday. I really want this. So anything you got, I’ll take.
Hi David. In order to be a jockey you must not weigh more that 126, including saddle, and saddle cloth. Some jocks go to great lengths to keep weight down so they can continue riding. But here are some steps to go through to become a jockey. Best of luck to you.
Step1Get a referral to work on the back side of a racetrack. You need a recommendation from either a trainer or an owner to get a job on the racetrack.
Step2Begin your career “walking hots.” This means you’ll cool down hot horses that have just run or exercised. Walking hots is done from the ground.
Step3Move up to grooming. Once you’ve established yourself on the racetrack, you can become a groom. Grooms are typically responsible for grooming three to four horses. The groom is responsible for making sure the horse is brushed, cleaned and ready to ride.
Step4Pony racehorses: While seated on one horse, you hold on to the lead rope of the racehorse and trail him to the side. This gives the racehorse exercise and gets him used to being ponied, which is how the racehorse enters the racecourse.
Step5Exercise racehorses. You finally get to ride the racehorse, but only for exercise. You’ll be required to gallop the horse on the track for practice.
Step6Compete in schooling races. These are practice races designed to teach new jockeys how to come out of the gate and race. Successful completion will get you an exercise license.
Step7Realize that track stewards will judge you on your ability to ride while you compete in smaller races designed for exercise jockeys. The track stewards will critique your ability to handle the horse and to maintain safety among a group of horses on the racecourse.
Step8Get your jockey’s license from the racetrack. This license is valid at all racetracks.
Add: David, since you live in Florida, there are several race tracks in your state. Go to one of them and hang around the barns. Get to know some of the people, and tell them what you are wanting to do. Someoone can get you started in the right direction. If they sway you away from being a jockey, ask about being an exercise rider. Good luck.
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