Avery Whisman Dead at 23

[skydy]

Cross posted in Racing;

Death of Jockey Whisman Shatters Those Who Knew Him

[Impractical_Horsewoman]

I saw a number of eventers posting about him. It’s very clear he was a tremendous talent both in eventing and racing (another article I saw noted he made the switch because it was more financially feasible to make a living as a jockey versus eventing, though tall for the sport).

He was so terribly young.https://pastthewire.com/jockey-avery-whisman-dies-at-age-22/?fbclid=IwAR0nSRnMWX7SHxd1NxJw1bRo7D3OPYJJk8l2jXj0-QgWwSvrba3oucxUMBU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

[Mander]

What a senseless and unnecessary tragedy.

One can only hope it sparks some change in the industry.