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Tommo, these guys like Shinn, Bowman, JMac, etc are all hugely succesful...imagine if you were a real young battler hoping to make it big..you'd have to go through all of these routines, waste, no booze ( or not much ) bugger all rides,  struggling financially..what a lifestyle. I don't begrudge paying jocks what they deserve, in fact given the risks etc they are actually underpaid..especially when you compare what they get and what some people on benefits get for doing sweet f.a.  Maybe you could talk to taxi about that? ( couldn't help myself pal!)

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Well "real young battler" is an oxymoron koppa...

The likes of young Weatherly are "real young"  in terms of coming through the ranks..and their natural talent should make a mark in the end...

...with total dedication to the cause of course...but he's not a battler...yet

As for the other...

You're generally as good as your surroundings...read upbringing...allows you to be...

If your parents have a background of alcohol/ drug issues...it becomes generational...

Its more than likely your role models then...are not somebody to look up to

Those are the bare facts and Cindy's there to try and change these type of inequalities 

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On 29/03/2019 at 8:54 AM, SLB2.0 said:

Meanwhile apprentice jockeys have a hard time a) staying balanced and b) being "able" to use the whip and still control the horse.

They should do this kind of prep work before ever riding race day.

We need something like the Sth African system...which may be an expensive step too far...

...but definitely something more thorough and organised like the Racing Vic program 

Apprentice Jockey Training Program

 

 

The Racing Victoria (RV) Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP) aims to develop professional athletes for an international career in the racing industry. The program is conducted with partners including the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and Exercise Research Australia (ERA).

The AJTP is a high-performance athlete program that operates in a continuous improvement environment. Graduates will earn the:

Certificate IV in Racing - Jockey

The program also currently delivers/provides the following across the 4 years:

1. National Illicit Drugs in Sport (IDiS) Program 

2. Specialist Providers

  • Apprentice Jockey Coaches
  • Athlete Development and Industry Careers Advisor
  • Jockey Wellbeing and Safety Officer
  • Stipendiary Steward attached to the program
  • Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner
  • Sports Science and Sports Medicine (Psychology, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Chief Medical Officer,)
  • Exercise Research Australia (ERA) and the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provide services and access to other sport high-performance athletes and role models
  • Race Riding, Performance Analysis
  • Media, Finance and Business skills
  • Defensive Driver Training (Murcotts Driver Excellence)

As athletes in all sports have to make a decision about how long they are able to compete, apprentices will also be supported to undertake further education and training to prepare for and transition to a career post riding from day one.
The career benefits for leading jockeys can be significant as jockeys earn riding fees and receive a percentage of prize money so the program will also prepare athletes to manage this.

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And the Racing Vic. School Holiday Progam...to get them addicted early 

 
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Saddle Up School Holiday Program Autumn Series

 

Racing Victoria’s Saddle Up School Holiday Program is a fun and engaging all day program, providing a range of horse-related activities for primary 
aged children which is held at Victoria’s most picturesque racecourses over each of the school holidays.

Get your kids out of the house and enrol them in this April holidays edition where they will learn to ride a horse, meet a thoroughbred horse and a jockey, learn from one of racing’s leading race callers and much more.

 

Autumn Series Activities

 

The Autumn Series will provide a range of activities for each child taking part in the program including:

• Saddle Up and learn to ride a horse on the grounds of an iconic racecourse
• Meet a jockey and thoroughbred horse for a pre and post race demonstration in the mounting yard
• Design their own noodle horse, jockey colours and goggles to compete in the Saddle Up Cup
• Horse themed sports activities ranging from jockey soccer, horse hockey to tail tag and much more
• Meet and learn from one of racing’s leading race callers on what it takes to commentate a big race
• Tour one of the racecourse grandstands and get the opportunity to call a phantom race
• Have their photo taken with their parents and an iconic trophy

All activities are facilitated by Racing Victoria and Kelly Sports with a cost of $80 per child per day including GST.

 

 

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Book Now

 

To book your children into the Saddle Up School Holiday Program Autumn Series please visit www.kellysports.com.au and search by postcode the program you’d like to book with the following options available:

• The Valley* (3039BOOKED OUT
• Cranbourne (3977)
• Geelong (3219)
• Flemington (3031)
• Werribee (3030)
• Mornington (3931)

To go on the waiting list for Tuesday 9 April at The Valley please forward your details to saddleup@racingvictoria.net.au

Please note: For the safety and security of children and staff throughout each day of the program, parents and guardians will not be able to stay on site while the Saddle Up School Holiday Program activities are in operation.

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