What it takes to be a jockey

Sammy Jo is a female apprentice jockey who's beating the men in their own game.

[lil_kim]

I never thought about the jockeys' perspectives when it comes to horse racing. This short video demonstrates how much dedication and grit it takes not only for the horse but for the partner to make it to the game. Kudos to all of the jockeys out there:)

[Caroni]

"To be a jockey is to be an athlete"

Virgilio Decan (1931- 2022)
Venezuelan horse racing caller.
Best regards from Venezuela.

[karenj]

wow she is lucky! I had to be at the track by 4am, and stay at the track all day till sometimes 10 at night to ride the last race! love it though! no regrets!

[ChampionJockey_James]

It takes a lot to be a jockey, and takes a lot more to be a successful one, but the beautiful thing about horse racing is that I gives so many people the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. So many people against the sport that can truly make the world come together in so many ways.

[gimmedaalbatross]

Are Jockeys a race of people who have been bred over centuries to be as close to dwarves as possible without actually being dwarves? Do they all live underground or in hollowed out trees? How much do you have to pay to buy a jockey on the black market? What do you feed them? Do they get angry when they are domesticated? Once you own one how do you set up your home to make it seem like their natural habitat? What is the best way to dicipline them if they don't do as they are told? Once they get too old to ride can a veterinarian put them down (euthanasia) or do you take them out back like Old Yeller and put one right between their eyes? So many questions about these strange creatures. If you guys could answer a few it would be greatly appreciated.

[slothmattic]

do you need /required to be small to do professionally in like tracks with numbers

[madisonstrong]

jockeys aren't horses they are the people who ride the horse

[lakhansinghdarbar]

I am from India I want to join Jockey training school ..can u help me what's is here addmission process

[laurensmith]

The vid hade an add before it and it was about racing so I thought it was the real video. Lol 😂

[daliabica]

Why do you hit it only that you in the first place beam?

[supershy]

Why catch you him with this thing?! ITS A FUCKING HORSE OKAY?! IT FELLS LIKE THAT HURTS ?!

[holly]

And also I love it that a woman is proving that it’s not just a mans sport x

[taylorandalicia]

Everyone makes fun of me cause I wanna be a jockey and I’m a girl ;( but I am determined to be a jockey no matter what it takes!!

[rakotard]

Everyone: omg you hate horses.
Me: PILLS HERE

[owxebhb]

2:07 did it have to be that hard?? I know it's not a real horse but she'll hit it that hard when it's real because she's practiced so much with that much force in her arm. Did that make sense??

[amcmordie]

Plus it's like looped at the bottom of the whip so it won't hurt

[yksnation]

I want to become a jockey i just dont know whats the first step i need to take

[LayllasLocker]

Well, one thing is clear, boy or girl if you are tall (more weight) you have a massive disadvantage here. Luckily for me, I like trot. :D Still building the courage to do a slow canter. XD
Also, not really a fan of racing. don't understand why would people continue racing horses when you can do it with cars/bikes nowadays.

[davidong]

Is a jockey entitled to use judgment albeit wrong judgment in a race?

[mearydoordash]

I wish I could be a jockey but I’m not thin enough I wish I was and it’s hard to loose weight