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jockey agent

A professional who represents riders of race horses in negotiations with owners to arrange for riding engagements at racetrack. Responsibilities include:

  • Contacts riders to ascertain races and dates they are available for hire.
  • Confers with owners of horses scheduled to race to inform them of riders available.
  • Negotiates with owners for riding fees.
  • Records name of owner, horse, date, and number of race in engagement book.
  • Notifies riders of contracted engagements, and terms agreed on.
  • Notifies riders to report to owner for briefing on horse's temperament and behavior, and other riding instructions.
  • Collects hiring fees from riders.
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Looja

  • Jason F
  • (United States of America)

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