I've been around horses my whole life and and im a pretty good rider but I want 2 get better because I really want 2 be a jockey!! any advice??
2006-08-02 10:46:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Starve yourself until you're sick. You need to be around 100-110lbs, no more.
Get used to pain. Jockeys go through broken bones and other injuries all the time. As a new jockey, you'll be put on some of the worst horses.
Get used to being peniless. New Jockeys get put in the lowest rung horses which means you'll get only a tiny amount of money per ride. Plus you'll be buying your own health insurance which should be quite high!
Overall not a good career. Maybe instead be a pro rider for eventing or dressage?
Go rent the movie called "Jockey". It covers the lives of 3 professional TB racing jockeys. It'll really open up your eyes.
2006-08-07 08:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take lessons. there r stables everywhere. also if u want to be a jockey go to a track and ask around. even a racing stable around would proibily hire u to exercise the horses.
2006-08-02 22:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as with any horse rider, if you fall off get back on. id also reccomend a feild trip to a race track. talk to workers near the stable. if you see a jockey. he/ she will probly be very happy to talk to you. people like to talk about common intrests.
2006-08-02 17:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by dizzogurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be careful when u turn into a jockey and if i was u i would want to be a jockey but im not
2006-08-02 17:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by alycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you better be super short and weigh like less then 115!!! i know that much!
maybe ask local race tracks if they are looking for "pony riders" or excercise riders and start getting involved with a trainer at the track firstly, then from there ask around the track and see what they say!
2006-08-02 18:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by luvshorses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a school for jockeys if you really want t obe one go to school. Their employment rate after school is 100%
Check out www.oldscollege.ab.ca
2006-08-02 20:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i say people who can afford a horse can afford some one to teach them!! nah but good luck and don't forget about the Little people!
2006-08-02 17:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by aggie_lover_101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋