Im 15 and I have never ridden a horse before could i still become a jockey and if so how?

Question

Im 15 and I have never ridden a horse before could i still become a jockey and if so how?

Answer 1

Experience of many years is important for a successful career as a jockey which you don's have. BUT if you have the right physical build, enough natural talent and put in unpresidented amount of practise (i.e. several times a week) then you just might have what it takes.

Answer 2

Ok, most horse riders start at a young age, so that they have a head start. WHO CARES????

I want to become a trapeze artist and I started six months ago!  Most girls start around 5-7(I'm 15).

If you work hard, put some money/back in to it, and keep at it, I'm sure you could.

First, take some general lessons, then I would get a trainer. It doesn't matter if you've never done something before, you can do it now!

Answer 3

You could, although many jockeys begin training at a very young age. There is a 16 year old jockey racing at Oaklawn Park this year, and he is pretty good. Sorry I can't remember his mane.

Answer 4

If you have desire you can do anything no matter your age

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

errr practice, lol. reaserch, stuff over the interweb, train

Answer 7

The first person is right... you need to be built like a jockey... you need to be naturally about 50kgs... and short... yes most jockeys start at their apprenticeships about 15... but most have experience... riding a race horse is very different to riding a regular horse.. and if you really want to be a jockey... u need to find a good trainer in your area to take you on as an apprentice... and you will prob start out riding the lead pony and then progress... but as long as your physically built for it and you have alot of guts and are ready for ALOT of hard work... coz apprentices do all the **** work no one else wants to do... then go for it... its a very rewarding career if your good...

Answer 8

go to racing stables and train to be an apprentice

Answer 9

Yes, but you have to be under 115 pounds (Some places say 120, others 110), and short. Shorter the better.

Start riding. Find a barn, and learn ENGLISH. Western will not help you at all with trying to be a jockey.

Answer 10

i had never ridden until i was 14 and rode in nh races for anumber of years as i was too heavy for the flat. weight is the vital issue. in uk you must complete course at british racig school. check out website www.brs.org.uk

Answer 11

sure why not

Answer 12

Johnny's girl is absolutely right.

I can give another option, but but you need to be small around 100 lbs.

Are from the U.S. if not where?

If you live in the U.S. and you weigh in properly, it does help to be short, but it is not required, Miles Neff, was a pretty good jock and I think he was almost 6 foot tall, it is the weight that is a must, but you will fit better on a horse if you are shorter.

My brother is an eclipse award winning jockey(the eclipse award is the highest award in racing, only the best in a given year receive it) and he is completely bored in life away from the race track and wants to teach and help young people to become jockeys and in turn to be your agent for at least your first 3 years of riding and then you will be on your own, if you two want to continue or go your separate ways.

It could be a good option for you.

Also, there are 2 jockey schools in the U.S. Frank Garza runs one in California and Chris Mc Carrin  is starting one in Kentucky, but I am not sure it is operational yet.

It is hard and dangerous work and takes a lot of dedication, but the pay offs can be great, it is exciting and pays well IF YOU ARE GOOD at it.

Also, I must stress that while you are training, you should still go to night school and work toward getting your g.e.d. diploma so you always have the option to continue your education in case you are not good at it or just don't like it. It is not for everyone, that's for sure.

write to me in any event, I can answer more specific questions for you.

Also, I would not just go to the backside of a track, not knowing anyone, it could o.k., you could put yourself in a position to be used. I will give you an example: Julie krone did exactly that and her first experience was not pleasant, she never really wanted to talk about it to me, but luckily she didn't give up.She went back home and regrouped and then came to Tampa bay downs where she met Nancy Pace the wife of a trainer at the stable gate, even though she won her first race of her successful career on my horse, it was Nancy that protected her from the sharks and made sure she was O.K. until she learned the ropes, it is a different world once you step beyond the stable gate.

Answer 13

you have to have the right physical characteristics.  That is more important than anything

Answer 14

Yes as long as you fit into weight - I did it before but got too big.  Its an advantage not to ride as you will not pick up bad race style riding habits.

Check out The British Racing School website for further info on training and how you get places these days.

Answer 15

I think that 15 is the perfect time to begin learning.  I shall never forget as long as I live the young man who began his career as a jockey at age 15.  He was the youngest jockey in history.  What happened?  He had a spill on his third race and was killed on the track in front of his father.  If you begin your training now, you will be 20 or so before you begin riding professionally, you will be more mature and know how to avoid dangerous situations on the track.