Jockeys are personalities who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.
The word “jockey” originated from England and was used to describe the individual who rode horses in racing.
List Of Jockeys In Mauritius
They must be light, typically around a weight of 100-120 lb., and physically fit. They are typically self-employed and are paid a small fee from the horse trainer and a percentage of the horse’s winnings.
Jockeys are mainly male, though there are some well-known female jockeys too. The job has a very high risk of debilitating or life-threatening injuries.
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE JOCKEYS IN MAURITIUS:
A. L.GOOMANY
B. J.SOPHIE
C. T.JUGLALL
D. P.MOGUN
E. B.DEENATH
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What is the minimum age for a jockey?
at least 16 years old
Jockeys must be at least 16 years old. There is no set height or weight requirement, but the majority of jockeys do not weigh more than 125 pounds, many even less, with height (usually around 5 feet tall) or proportionate to their weight.
How much does a jockey get paid per ride?
Jockeys are some of the original “gig workers” because they work as independent contractors. Rather than earn a salary, a jockey receives a “mounting fee” – often Rs2187.46 – Rs4812.42 – for each race, riding sometimes eight races per day.