How to get in the business..

[equestriandynamo]

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[zinn21]

You can either start at the bottom or go to Chris Mc Carron's jock school. I would go the jock school route.

[equestriandynamo]

You can either start at the bottom or got to Chris Mc Carron's jock school. I would go the jock school route.

thanks zinn, i will def check that out!
but then what? how does someone get a job like that? network?

[Lisann]

Don't they set people up for internships as the last part of the school?

[equestriandynamo]

i tried calling the number they posted but all i got was a busy signal. >_<
they dont list the tuition fees or semester dates anywhere.. i'm going to look at the site a little more though.

[equestriandynamo]

if you can ride, just show up. the blood horse tape on the jock school was excellent. a training center is another place to get the feet wet. As to getting live mounts in the afternoon ability comes into play. there are many options. for young ladies at the track learning the game there's a lot to prove. but, consider the case of Cindy Noll who was the leading jock at Prairie Meadows years on end. one way to go is to work with specific horses every day hoping eventually a trainer will let you ride a race.

all of this is really helpful to me i really appreciate it. i think i'll head up this saturday after work and see what i can dig up.
there isnt a whole lot i know about racing but i want to learn thats for sure.

[jellac]

Equestriandynamo - I don't know if you saw this in perusing the Jockey School info but thought it worth noting.

Requirements for Application Consideration and/or Acceptance to the NARA - North American Racing Academy (w/ Chris McCarron) as exerpted from the online Application (Note some of these - admission to Bluegrass Community Technical College for instance - are prerequisites for making application; others are going to influence the appeal of your application to the Admissions staff - such as weight with equipment, or the interview, ability to contribute to the equine industry, etc.) -

1. Preference will be given to those applicants whose weight does not exceed 112 pounds wearing boots, riding britches, safety helmet and vest, holding jockey saddle including irons and racing saddle pad (Jockey Pathway only).
2. Satisfactory physical examination performed by a licensed physician including tests for visual acuity and hearing performed within three months of enrollment.
3. Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work safely around horses. Ability to converse orally and written in English.
4. Show ability to contribute to the equine industry.
5. All selected applicants for the Jockey Pathway must attend an interview.
6. Students must be admitted to Bluegrass Community Technical College before they can apply to the NARA program.

[equestriandynamo]

Equestriandynamo - I don't know if you saw this in perusing the Jockey School info but thought it worth noting.

Requirements for Application Consideration and/or Acceptance to the NARA - North American Racing Academy (w/ Chris McCarron) as exerpted from the online Application (Note some of these - admission to Bluegrass Community Technical College for instance - are prerequisites for making application; others are going to influence the appeal of your application to the Admissions staff - such as weight with equipment, or the interview, ability to contribute to the equine industry, etc.) -

1. Preference will be given to those applicants whose weight does not exceed 112 pounds wearing boots, riding britches, safety helmet and vest, holding jockey saddle including irons and racing saddle pad (Jockey Pathway only).
2. Satisfactory physical examination performed by a licensed physician including tests for visual acuity and hearing performed within three months of enrollment.
3. Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work safely around horses. Ability to converse orally and written in English.
4. Show ability to contribute to the equine industry.
5. All selected applicants for the Jockey Pathway must attend an interview.
6. Students must be admitted to Bluegrass Community Technical College before they can apply to the NARA program.

ah i see. thank you jellac!
so what is the core weight required? i dont know how much the vest and saddle weigh, 6lb saddle right? i cant remember...

[equestriandynamo]

so i bought a scale and at 5'1" i weigh 114. thats with some lbs i could lose. my fit obtainable weight is 108. Pretty sure thats a good exercise rider and jockey weight...
my instructor used to train racehorses and jockey several years ago, i'm going to ask her more about the business and start on learning to ride in that seat. . I'm frankly becoming more and more interested everyday, thank you all for your wonderful help and links!

[zinn21]

You should have no problem if you can make 108 and not weaken yourself.

[AscotStud]

I would recommend the Chris McCarron jockey school. I have dealt with a few of the graduates so far out at Keeneland and he has taught them very well, not only riding but they are also very respectful and polite. One of the graduates Ben Creed rode for me at Chruchill and I am putting him on another one of mine that he has been working for me.

You will probably work a little harder taking this route, but I think it is much more beneficial than hustleling around the backstretch.

[equestriandynamo]

I would recommend the Chris McCarron jockey school. I have dealt with a few of the graduates so far out at Keeneland and he has taught them very well, not only riding but they are also very respectful and polite. One of the graduates Ben Creed rode for me at Chruchill and I am putting him on another one of mine that he has been working for me.

You will probably work a little harder taking this route, but I think it is much more beneficial than hustleling around the backstretch.

thanks ascot!
i'm looking into that route but so far i'm having alot of trouble getting in contact with the school and they have yet to respond to my information request. . not sure if its my bad luck or what (??)
i've heard good things about the school and no doubt it will give me a 'leg up' on this if i decide to go.

[AscotStud]

Ben is working one for me tomorrow morning, I will ask him how to get in touch with the admin. I am friends with the woman who runs the practical part of the course at LCC I could ask her as well.

[equestriandynamo]

Ben is working one for me tomorrow morning, I will ask him how to get in touch with the admin. I am friends with the woman who runs the practical part of the course at LCC I could ask her as well.

thank you very much i would really appreciate that!

[AscotStud]

My friend told me they changed co-ordinators, so that could be why you are having trouble getting through. If you still can't get a hold of them go out to The Thoroughbred Center and follow the signs to the NARA barn, it's near the back. The girl who runs the barn there is Heather, she can probably give you the info you need. The new session starts in August