Jockey School Students Risk Lives for Horse Racing Perfection

[@jaroufa1]

Many moons ago, 43 to be exact,I trained to be a jockey. After 2 years and 6 months before my first ride I had a bad accident working a horse one morning.I never got to ride that first race and was content to be a groom/exercise rider. I'm 62 now and still work and train horses. I would have loved to have not gotten broke up but that's life.

[@Caroni100]

"To be a jockey is to be an athlete" Virgilio Decan "Aly Khan" (1931- ) Venezuelan horse racing caller. Best regards from Venezuela.

[@obscurelyvague]

It was a choice you made

[@leealexander3507]

jaroufa1 I am the same age and very broken up but have recently started my horse. He's pretty far from even green broke but very forward and a joy to be up on. I guess life after 60 isn't that bad even when your body doesn't work that well anymore. I have a fast horse under me and that's all it takes to keep me happy.

[@roundsaturn31]

Sorry you never got to ride in races. I am 57 now, I went to a different jockey school when Chris was still riding races. He came to visit us and talked to us, 100% class. Never surprised me at all when he did this in his retirement. I was a top student at the school and went on to ride for a few years, but doing the weight was tough for my build. I never hit the big time, but I did it and have great memories from that time in my life.

[@buailebawns2162]

My late brother was a premiership winning jockey in Australia in the 1960s & friends often asked him for tips. His answer was that if he had any idea what was going to win he wouldn't be getting up at 4 am in the middle of winter to work the horses, then travel to a race meeting to ride some crazy horses that might have a heart attack or break a leg leaving you on the ground waiting for the horses to jump over you. Many accidents happen on the training track while working the horses so you rarely hear about them. One of the best female jockeys in Australia was Michelle Payne who won the 2015 Melbourne Cup, the first woman to win in its 155 year history. Despite this fame, she suffered many injuries during her career including a fractured skull, bruised brain, fractured wrist, torn pancreas etc. Being a jockey isn't all about mounting a horse in pretty colours on race day before a cheering crowd, it is a very dangerous occupation. I saw a young jockey die in the mounting yard when a horse behind him gave him both barrels to the back of the head & his helmet didn't save him. If you still choose this career, good luck and do you have any sure thing tips? Another tip is don't pick a fist fight with a jockey. They might be small, but like lightweight boxers, they are incredibly fit athletes & pack a punch.

[@robmatijevich8910]

Chris is pure class. There's not a former jock alive whom I have more respect for. His ride aboard Touch Gold to steal Silver Charm's Triple Crown bid was the stuff of pure genius. Living legend.

[@racing747]

Well said my friend 👍

[@Caroni100]

Christopher John McCarron (March 27, 1955 - ) * 34,241 Mounts * 7,141 Firsts * 5,670 Seconds * 4,672 Thirds * $ 263,986,005 earned * 1974, 1975 & 1980 United States Champion Jockey by wins * 1980, 1981, 1984 & 1991 United States Champion Jockey by earnings * 1974 United States Champion Apprentice Jockey * 1980 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey * 1980 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award * 1991 Mike Venezia Memorial Award * 1993 Big Sport of Turfdom Award * Six Triple Crown Races won * Eight Breeder´s Cup Races won * Inducted to The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1989 * Well done, champion! * Best regards from Venezuela

[@LadyVader33]

Good on that kid for jumping in even without riding experience! He knows his heart

[@claudeyaz]

He also picked a job where his physical body helps

[@adelinebelle5457]

"Dang they know what they doin and I don't" I lost my mind😂

[@kmb4433]

lmao ..right!?

[@petrakatz494]

I started as one of the first woman 1974 in Germany as an apprentice to get a Jockey. I had no experienc with horses too. My first race was 1976. My first ein 1977. My big race accident 1981. I be handicaped with 70%. But still love the racehorses.

[@catlover5654]

Behind the romanticized façade of thoroughbred horse racing is a world of injuries, drug abuse, gruesome breakdowns, and slaughter. While Eight Belles' death was one very public tragedy, three horses die or are killed after suffering catastrophic injuries during races on tracks across America every single day. This doesn't include the horses who break down during warm-ups or who die from illnesses caused by overwork, travel, and stress.

[@calliewitt8302]

I love riding horses they are the best and I wont to be a jockey some day it would be awesome. I love going fast and going to the race track and watching races. My neighbor has race horses and he has tough me some stuff. it is awesome. my dream is to become a jockey.

[@bitajaan]

U can't write

[@samanthastruble5241]

Horselover black beauty callie is a kid btw so ya

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

It is cruel and not natural

[@msplovera244]

I do the exact same thing just on Shetland ponies, there honestly little bitches, but fast.

[@hmkr5121]

If u want don't want to ride then don't ride no one told u to do it and yes don't say them b**** again

[@vivian3415]

MSPLOVERA ? Ikr! There just so sassy!

[@calliewitt8302]

I have four horses and one is part thoroughbred and part quarter horse it is so fun to ride her in my practice jockey saddle. I am a tom girl and I will admit it.

[@obscurelyvague]

You like the shoes?

[@clairelynas1679]

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[@lilyszark]

you tried

[@daisy551]

Lily Silverstreet SSO player

[@lilyszark]

Nova Moosewater yasss :3

[@Netizen360-c9n]

One of the girls among the jockeys is absolutely beautiful

[@pheonixgoddess84825]

there are your companions, friends and a part of your family forever horses don't do all the work its also the mood and speed both horse and rider must be one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by the way i LOVE HORSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@athenawright6507]

i love horses and i love riding

[@1111rory]

TBH the standard of rider displayed in above video are nowhere near the standard required to safely ride in races, the step from work rider to race riding is significant and I would suspect they would even struggle to be in control in a piece of work. Having said that they are on the right path and I would imagine in the coming years they might make it to the track. Here in Ireland we have produced a large proportion of world-class jockey. Our success in doing so is attributed to the framework in place for kids who want to be jockeys. Long before these kids apply for a licence they have been pony racing (watch video “Omey Island Beach Pony Racing” for a little insight) and are accustomed with what to expect in the coming years. Most kids who are serious will attend a 42 week course at our racing school the Racing Academy and Centre of Education (google it) and I don’t think it costs 27000 (I think you may even get a grant to attend but I stand to be corrected).

[@Oakleaf700]

1111rory Well, Ireland does have some reasonable jockeys, I suppose..and it does produce a good horse or two ;)..joking aside, I agree, Ireland is steeped in horses and riding. England is as well, but the Irish horses are top class.

[@obscurelyvague]

Sounds odd. A jockey school for kids. The problem with wanting to be a jockey when you are a kid is that you don't yet know if you will stay under 5 feet tall when you are an adult and all those riding lessons may become useless.

[@jock4hire]

Kudos Out To Chris, You're doing a great job with NARA!! ! So nice to see how dedicated McCarron has remained to the racing industry! Nice way to give back to the sport where he'd earned such great successes! Chase Roberts, without ever having had any experience in the irons.. Appears to have a nice seat on a horse. I do know,. a jockey has to love horses, to last very long in this industry! Nothin' easy about it. A very demanding lifestyle Especially for new Bugs! Good Job Chris!!

[@Caroni100]

"To be a jockey is to be an athlete" Virgilio Decan "Aly Khan" (1931- ) Venezuelan retired horse racing announcer. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@ahmadabubakaraliyu5594]

Yes I am really love horse racing! And I want to be a champion jockey seriously.....!

[@richernest3359]

Best partner in crime was Mr Ed, know get me my coffee or I will make you sleep in the barn.

[@Yoshiandmaya10]

I need to go here sooo bad! It is now my dream to go to this school!

[@roriesstories7030]

Did you make it???

[@racing747]

Was going to ask that same thing? Lol

[@oanapintea7145]

This just made my day. I am not sick anymore

[@Lottshorse]

0:57 omg that horses muscles :O

[@yasmincamboias3151]

Yes and not all race riders do this just life barrel rações its a little flying snap so the horse gets spoked and runs faster.

[@athenawright6507]

i love ridding on my horse i have allwaze wantedvto do horse racing and bea jockey

[@kaighlarafter5144]

I would love to be a jokey 🐴🐴🐴❤❤❤

[@capybaralovergirl970]

I love horses

[@SportDogg2008]

I would of love to go there! to be trained as a exercise rider! I ride horses every chance i get!

[@lorrainesfxmua1895]

I am going to take a course soon to be an exercise rider

[@leealexander3507]

I don't care what anyone says, every race rider is an adrenaline junkie combined with an intense love of horses, or at least of riding them.

[@PositiveNature]

Didn't know about this side of horse racing. Fascinating stuff. Just as long as the animals are taken care of.

[@lpshorsegirl21equestrian19]

I love riding horses and I really want to race horses I have never done it before but I have jumped and all I want to do is learn as much as I can about them I want to ride them

[@SinisterNight96]

God I cant wait till I go the British racing school!

[@riverslife2443]

Oh my god people need to get a fucking grip in the comments saying "it's cruel " those horses get treated like gods and anyone that works in the racing industry will know this....

[@dkell11]

jockeys are special. special people

[@Caroni100]

"To be a jockey is to be an athlete" Virgilio Decan "Aly Khan" (1931- ) Venezuelan horse racing caller. Best regards from Venezuela.

[@tubeyhamster]

Which is more dangerous: being a jockey or being a professional boxer, especially a heavyweight?

[@warrenebow9868]

love horses

[@albertdavila6808]

Puerto rico is also America and we have the best jockey school in the world.

[@jmorley09]

You don't need to imagine it. Why don't you go down to a trainers yard and look at it. You will soon realise these horses are the happiest horses in the world cared for better than any other horses in the world.

[@shayladyson9234]

I wanna go there. :)

[@Caroni100]

"Ser jinete es ser atleta" Virgilio Decán "Aly Khan" (1931- ) Narrador hípico venezolano. Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@colemorrison8830]

most also don't appreciate marhcing band/ drum core, but you know, no one talks about that.

[@donnageorge2901]

I love horse

[@becaallan2875]

There are like so many jockey schools in Scotland and it's not just thoroughbreds that race you also get Arabs and other breeds

[@sundaypro]

Pervert at 3:15 He didn't touch a horse, till he was 16? Well, welcome to puberty.

[@pitbulls4life141]

When I was a child I wanted to be a jockey because I thought that it would be fun but now that I'm older I realize I do not want to take part in a cruel all profit business .

[@obscurelyvague]

Good. You have to realize that the welfare of the animal is being risked because big money is involved. There are corrupt things going on

[@pitbulls4life141]

L Martinez exactly.

[@Apassion4horses]

PITBULLS 4 LIFE everyone knows NOTHING about horse racing, in england its all about the well being of the horses and not the money

[@granthubbard2506]

i loooove ridding horses

[@mcgoverner1462]

What about cross country, jumping, and dressage

[@hbvnvcarvalho8325]

gfhukkhm

[@Apassion4horses]

Anime_Lover14 race horses arent really the same type of horse as any other horse

[@Oswald_Thatendswald]

Many retired racehorses go on to have careers in dressage and jumping, but not any horse can be a racehorse.

[@sophiachoveaux1797]

I WOULD 10000% SIGN UP!

[@CJmcpherson6280]

2 people get killed or paralysed every year and yet in showjumping and cross-country it is more like 50 or 60 a year

[@matthewhood4716]

Well not to be a downer, but none of the 3 trainee's featured have ever had a mount. We are 3 years after this video, so I guess none of them made the cut.

[@rusteez1584]

That sucks!

[@juliaflores8387]

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[@juliaflores8387]

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[@BeveC21E]

It's riskier than any sport I know! Why do you think there are ambulances on the courses?

[@ClaymoreVision]

I think I've changed m mind about being a jockey. I'd never be able to be THAT skinny.

[@itsactuallytony5699]

It’s The Steel Ball Run!!!

[@isaayylmaz4249]

please I want to be a jockey I love horses so much help be my biggest dream jockey be my age 17

[@Gracefulhorses]

It's called a love a dream my dream is to be a jockey I've grow up wit horses but it's love at first site

[@peperruti]

Love horses.

[@princessot18]

its so beutiful races

[@matheuscassiano446]

i love my horse

[@jessiejohnson3457]

Racing has it's dangers for jockeys. I've personally seen ugly spills at the races. In the end they'll be in the business for themselves. And in the business they learn what the ganeral public don't know. That racing is made of two parts: PROFITCAPPING and HANDICAPPING. At google.com you can learn much more. Handicapping predicts order of finish and horse(s) that'll win. Profitcapping predicts money to be made in months. Jockeys have many reasons for riding.

[@Silkenbutterfly7]

I want to do this and I'm 10

[@lauriefox6120]

Silkenbutterfly7 don’t get your self into that. Choose a different aspect of riding. The riding industry is cruel and once a horse has fulfilled their purpose( making money) they are killed or sold on. The horses are started way too young and often have bone and muscle damage later in their lives and it’s far too much stress and pressure on a horse that hasn’t matured and fully grown. Injured horses are shot and don’t receive medical attention. It’s not worth getting into it

[@mysticdesire]

Excuse me?! The riding industry is not cruel. The racing industry and the Tennessee walking industry is cruel. If you were an equestrian then you wouldn't say that. You are clearly non equestrian, and stop getting in the way of his/her dreams. I ride horses and I do show jumping. So far, NONE of the horses get killed on the circuit. I don't know where you got this from, but you're clearly non equestrian.

[@charlottec1108]

@@lauriefox6120ahemmm.. After it has 'fulfilled its purpose' It will be retired and kept, Looked after and loved How dare you shame equestrians What fake website did you visit Because your facts are all wrong Not all horses are used for money Many people just love horses I ride horses, I'm not planning on competing because thats not what matters to me But I adore cantering across the hills near where I live and hanging out with my friends at the stables And Never Take away someone's dream Sure you may have your own opinion or fake 'facts' But let people decide for themselves You clearly have never touched a horse because if you had, you would know.. You would just know, that everything you are saying is stupid Just a second, to look in a horses eyes and tell them how much they mean to you, Is the most rewarding thing in the world Or getting a jump right, after so many attempts. Don't share false information Thank you

[@lauriefox6120]

Charlotte C calm down I meant to say the racing industry not riding. I have a cob and ride him regularly so I’m aware that it isn’t cruel

[@silverstreakd5134]

@@lauriefox6120 you don't know anything let's people follow their dreams!

[@gallopracerfan]

I think if anything, I'd love to become a trainer or an exercise rider, or perhaps both one day! I think the demands for a jockey are too tough for me to meet personally and being a girl I'd have it tough. Also exercise riding seems to be a far more stable job then being a jockey.

[@horsey757]

You could become a stable lass its a great job but you have to realy live horse's to do it. The hours are long and all the work is outside in the rain snow and sun but the reward is the best ever when the horse you have looked after ridden fed cleaned and cared for 7 days a week crosses that finish line first it is so nice. If you want to be a stable lass and are under 18 you have to attend a school there is the Northan racing collage. And the British racing school both are very good . And very cheep to attend

[@gallopracerfan]

Iona foister Thanks for the information! It is certainly an interesting and hands on job, you get the most contact with the horses which is awesome! Right now I am on a music pathway but horse racing is my passion! If anything I hope my musical talent provides me with the money to get into the business!

[@horsey757]

Okay music is a lovely good luck with it

[@taufiqurrochman9726]

Thanks9999999999999 .thrhr

[@monoblanco5653]

I think bull riding is more dangers

[@bronwynansara2049]

I do eventing I know it is not as intense as racing but when u fall of a horse it is barely ever the rider that gets mad at the horse or the rider that is wary it's the parents

[@charlottem.9547]

Bruh the title is RISK LIVES and I'm already like 😑😑😑😶😶

[@dogsrule29295]

I don't care about the jockeys I just care about the horses imagine the stress the horses go through

[@lachlanstopps2534]

My dad is a professional jockey he was friends with Craig Williams Craig is my cousins uncle

[@calvinle7947]

Can he get me a job as a Jockey than I am 5'6" and in at a buck 10. 612 812 8489

[@lachlanstopps2534]

I could try, but he had a massive race fall a while back so he might not be racing again but he is an Australian jockey

[@lachlanstopps2534]

Calvin Le

[@calvinle7947]

lachlan Stopps thanks, if he decides to be a trainer or need a racer I am up for it!

[@lachlanstopps2534]

thxs for the comment i told him he is having a think

[@athenawright6507]

what i tthe site caled what is the fone numder

[@lucasa1849]

The horses also risk their lives. But unlike the jockeys, they don’t have a choice in participating.

[@NyanCat622]

I'm fat...

[@thomasphillips8507]

JumpScares me too..

[@pv-eh9gf]

Ok????

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

What about the Horse . That needs respect . Not the jockey

[@greenjewelrysparkle1940]

Could u become a jockey if u r a bit older??

[@OfficialMuffiin]

Yes!

[@eqtopics5609]

I am not a fan of racing but she is good the only jockeys I don't like are the ones who whip the horses to many times :)

[@SinisterNight96]

It doesn’t hurt them (seriously, they are different from regular crops, they don’t hurt me when you hit them they seriously don’t hurt them), you can only use the whit 7 times which is not a lot. I’m not ranting at all by the way, I work in racing but still have friends that don’t like it. Its just a lot of people thing they have the crap beaten out of them when that really isn’t the case. Most of what you s is the jockey waving the whip, which makes it look like they are hitting them like 50 times.

[@TheFamilyofNine9]

Bethany May

[@horsey757]

Bethany May thank you . I want to work in racing full time and have done part time at a racing yard for 2 years now . And I did think that they whiped them alot that was intill I got hit by one by accident and I was surprised it didn't hurt more. And then I got told that they where basically just showing the horse the whip most of the time in races not actually hitting the horse.

[@SinisterNight96]

***** Actually it's the sound that does it, also, i agree that it hurt them. however 4 years ago they changed the crop to one that no longer hurts, the crop that doesn't hurt works just as well. Also how did you brake them and how long ago?

[@SinisterNight96]

***** I seriously doubt you ever broke them, And rape is not a foam crop.

[@deanosborne6854]

But the horses carry 133 pounds so it’s better if the person weighs more so they use less weights in the saddle

[@laurabernert1416]

Ugggh "for the love of horses" horse racing is very dangerous for the horse as well. They could easily break a leg and have to be euthanized, not to mention the unhealthy amount of steroids and drugs they feed their horses

[@unicornpoop09876]

Laura Bernert you say that like all racehorses are fed steroids and drugs

[@adelinebelle5457]

+unicornpoop09876 Yeah cause they are... •_•

[@claudiacarchi837]

+unicornpoop09876 cause they are dumbass, open your eyes and see the world's true face under the mask, what lies below is a monster waiting to be released.

[@meganbutton7423]

I can’t even begin to explain how wrong you are

[@28point8]

I rate horses in apercentage of fitness. thanks

[@athenawright6507]

i want to do this so bad

[@obscurelyvague]

It is cruel to horses

[@Apassion4horses]

L Martinez no it isnt, you know nothing about horse racing batently

[@tallulahcollins784]

id love to be a jockey i have ridden my whole life but my school wont let me have days of school to go to the british jockey school and it is so unfair. Not only that my parents probably wouldnt let me anyway. =)

[@KillRacingNotHorses]

Jockeys choose, horses do not. These poor horses never consented to having losers gambling on their lives.

[@pitbulls4life141]

Horse racing is deadly and cruel to horses after they can't race anymore the horse that made the trainer millions is sold at a auction for a couple hundred, if they don't get bought they go to a kill pen to die and be sent to other countries to be eaten by people. Why should we care about the jockeys who choose to go in this dangerous competition, but when the horses are forced to run to its death we don't blink an eye because the trainers make Profit of of the horses pain. hundreds of horses don't even make it to the track because they die during training. Others break legs so then the owner gets someone to do a surgery and 2 days later the horse is out running miles on the track again. All race horses are given "preformence boosters" and shots and given supplements so they run faster and have more energy. They also hit the horse with crops leaving big painful bruises on a Horses skin . When racehorses are rescued they usually have arthritis, and have marks on there legs from surgeries and treatments. Please don't go to races HORSES PAY WHEN PEOPLE WANT TO WIN

[@ivanabijelovic9852]

PITBULLS 4 LIFE exactly

[@pitbulls4life141]

Ivanna Appleweb I just wish people would see how much suffering these horses go through in a race .

[@capedzz4841]

PITBULLS 4 LIFE

[@lorrainesfxmua1895]

Not all trainers are bad and there laws no boasters or anything like that are used on the horses

[@obscurelyvague]

It is horrific

[@tjasabutina]

this guy that doesnt like horses but is a Jokkey. Just WHUT? Hes parents have a lot of money and he kinda would try to ride, and now he is on the best school hor Jockeys?? I think its stupid as fuck. U should like horses first, than u realise ur good at this and u start training more. NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. -.-

[@MissJazzmineS]

Ikr, if you're only love is the speed, go for cars not horses. Smh -_-

[@obscurelyvague]

It actually does not matter. Jockeys who "love" horses still mistreat them . It is the culture of being a jockey.

[@alvin9264]

I am proud I am jacey 🗼🇮🇳

[@myilanmoore5025]

I race every day

[@alexarder202]

My dream is to become a jockey but I can't become it :(

[@SinisterNight96]

why?

[@rusteez1584]

+JayFeather FanLover where?

[@obscurelyvague]

"alexarder202" You are not alone. Most people don't get to do what they want to do whether it is being a Jockey, or anything else. Jockeys are considered athletes and it is very hard to become a competitive-level athlete whether it is weightlifting, triathlete, swimmer , tennis player, golfer etc etc. Most just have to settle to participate for fun and be a weekend athlete. Just ride the merry-go -round

[@Apassion4horses]

alexarder202 im an aspiring jockey, but im lucky enough to have raced my pony, rode and worked with racehorses

[@leylaevans9116]

they are better off coming to europe and learning while being paid, also the way horses are trained they rarely break down.

[@Molly-gj5ou]

I have yet to see a jockey on whom it doesn't apply.

[@lauriefox6120]

You know who else risks their life? The fucking horses that are constantly abused and used for money

[@codymullins2258]

most dangerous sport lol... Try the prca circuit/pbr.

[@pastelpotato1640]

Poor horse that got slapped

[@wwalker8659]

The percentage of female to male jockeys in America must be embarrassing to all involved in racing.

[@em-ro5ts]

Well I know that job I will never be able to do.

[@thedayiscoming1]

Wow.

[@cheacosta809]

And most of the paralyzed jockeys comes from his school

[@jhernan44]

Awesome

[@sahebraoshinde3300]

I love horse riding my horse is. thorobread name is chetak

[@pitbulls4life141]

"Grew up with her heart set on this. I love horses, I love riding" except all those horses your riding will probably die and go to slaughter to be shot.

[@Apassion4horses]

PITBULLS 4 LIFE you know NOTHING that NEVER happens in the racing industry

[@grandejagames]

To be fair - all horses end up like that in the end. Dead. Even the cuuuuute little ponies who live up to 30 years. They die too and usually they're shot too. It's just mercy to put and old aching horse down... And for a horse of that breed, even 15 is old. Same goes for Warmblood trotters, they're "grandpas" and "grandmas" at the age of 15-17. Ponies or finnish horse etc can live up to 30 years and still look good as new.

[@joegamble328]

Respect

[@Molly-gj5ou]

People who truly love horses don't become jockeys.

[@sheilavazquez-guija55]

+Stacy Hawks me to

[@equineeve3110]

That is ridiculous putting a boy who has never ridden a horse on a RACING horse

[@Maddiblue123]

It's not plain wrong the horse like doing this

[@EricEManHarris]

Keeping the weight to a certain limits is unhealthy in my book screw that shit. And the job is dangerous.