Jockey

On a typical day you could:

• plan racing strategies with the owner and trainer
•  ride one or more horses
•  keep up a fitness regime at home or in the gym
•  travel to and ride at race tracks around the UK or possibly overseas
•  watch race replays and review your performance

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• ambition and a desire to succeed
• persistence and determination
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• physical fitness and endurance
• leadership skills 
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

All jockeys need to pass a licence course and renew their licence every year.

Amateur riders need to get an Amateurs Riding Permit.

You also have to meet strict weight requirements which vary depending on whether you are flat racing or a jump jockey.

You can get into this job through:

• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• switching from amateur to professional racing

You could work for one or several trainers or owners as a self-employed jockey.

You could go on to work for stables in countries like Dubai, Japan and the USA.