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someone's about to train me to become a jockey, what should i do?

my mom and step dad met a horse trainer who owns million dollar race horses and told him that I've always wanted to become a jockey and he said that he'd train me. but it'd be my first time riding at a gallop and all i want to know is if it's scary going at a full gallop on a retired race horse.

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1. Scary depends on the condition of the horse and/or your experience...if you know your stuff no need to worry. If your interested in becoming a jockey, the basic job comprises mounting the racehorse in the saddling padlock, following racing instructions of the trainer, and returning the horse to the unsaddling enclosure once the race is over. Jockeys are also responsible for maintaining all riding equipment, including helmets, saddles, boots, whips, elastic girths, goggles, and riding pants. Horse racing is considered an exhilarating and glamorous sport, but jockeys need to put in a lot of hard work and planning in order to become successful. They need to be well aware of the abilities of the horses they ride. After a race is over, jockeys also need to interact with the trainers and give them information and input regarding the horse’s performance. No specific academic qualifications are required in order to become a jockey. However, an apprenticeship under a professional is essential. This training is available to candidates over 18 years of age, and it helps a jockey understand horses and their nature, breathing, feeding, and breeding patterns; shoeing; and work routine. It is also a good idea to take on the entry-level responsibility of walking horses, cooling them down after workouts, and exercising them. That's about it really, considering I don't know where you live, but the basics of becoming a Jockey are pretty much the same around the world. Much luck to you ! :)