Professional horse jockeys are 4’10” to 5’6″ in height and 108–118 pounds in body weight. Race-day limits are set by jurisdiction and include tack weight, typically bringing the total to 108–126 pounds depending on the race conditions. (Jockeys’ Guild; HISA regulations) When I first started claiming horses at the New Orleans Fairgrounds in the late …
Maybe you’ve found the right horse in Europe and need to get it home, or you’re sending a racehorse or show horse overseas to compete. Either way, the first quote for flying a horse will probably make you sit down. Before you compare quotes, find out exactly what each one covers. Quick answer: As a …
Have you ever looked at those large horse racing purses and wondered how much of that money the owner or jockey actually gets? If so, you’re not the only one—and the answer isn’t straightforward. Quick answer: A horse racing purse is the total prize money offered for a race. It is divided among the horses …
