There are a number of riders in the jocks' room here who have what it takes to be leaders, except that they're maybe a little too quiet, |
This is truly a historic opportunity for all facets of the horse-racing industry. Never before has there been a program of this kind in the United States. This academy will allow jockeys -- and eventually all those interested in the horse-racing industry -- to develop career pathways that will allow them to reach training and educational goals they never knew were possible. |
This will eventually be a like lot some of the jockey schools in other countries around the world, |
When Horse Power approached me about joining their team I jumped at the offer because they are doing with new horse owners what I am doing with new riders?educating and guiding them through the intricacies of the most exhilarating and exciting business in the world. A lot can go wrong for the novice rider and novice owner. I believe a proper education and the right advisors can make the entire experience more positive. |
With the two-year associate's degree, it's good in case some of these guys find out, once they start riding daily that they don't like it, they'll have other options. |
You cannot name another professional sport in which the athletes have not had coaches teaching them for much of their life, |