1. By Carah Crispin-Emerick
Jockey
By Carah Crispin-Emerick

2. Educational or Special Training Requirements
All jockeys will usually start working in a barn until they get there apprenticeship from a respected ( professional ) jockey
Must not be scared of going miles per hour on a horse back
Must be fond of horses
Jockeys must have a apprenticeship from another professional jockey

3. Schools that Offer Jockey Education or Training
North America Racing Academy in Lexington Kentucky
University of Arizona
Frank Garza Jockey School in Southern California

4. Salary Range for Jockey
Jockeys usually earn , 30,000 to 40,000 dollars every year. The most a jockey has earned is 5.7 million. They make a $100 or so to ride a mount.

5. Special Qualities and Abilities needed for someone to be able to do the job well
Jockeys have to be around 4’ 10’’ to 5’ 6’’ tall
You have to weigh less than 116 pounds
You have to have a racing license
Must have a strong connection for horses
Must know when to use the crop

6. Other jobs that are similar to being a jockey
Mounted Police
Equine Veterinarian
Riding Instructor
Farrier ( Equine hoove care )
Groomer
Stallion Manager
Barn Manager

7. Someone well known in the field
Ron Turcotte is the rider of the Triple Crown winner, Secretariat. Ron, to this day, is 76 and is still going to races today. Secretariat won his triple Crown by 31 lengths ( 248 feet( 76 miles )) at the race of Belmont Stakes. Secretariat is the No. 1 greatest race horse of all time and will always be remembered Secretariat Belmont Stakes “This is not about going back. This is about life being ahead of you and you run at it! Because you can never know how far you can run until you run’’-Penny Chenery

8. Student Reaction
I saw that being a jockey is a lot more work and time to bond with your horse. It’s not about just going to a race and winning or falling off and being alright, it’s about what you learned during it. You will not win every time, but you will not lose every time either.
Ron Turcottes jockey outfit

9. Work Cited
Google
Penny Chenery Quotes
Wiki