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The Athleticism of Jockeys

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Look at the video.
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I was watching that live and it was scary.

Wow.

Darn, that was a hell of a ride.

I have no idea how he got back in the tack after the slip out of the gate.

Right?

And kept his cool and kept on riding for the win. I would have been muttering, “I’m still alive, I’m still alive,” and would not have been able to get past that.

That is one reason I am not a jockey. Other reasons are weight (too much) and riding talent (not enough).

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and brown panties in my case

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Jockeys need to be incredibly fit, and also have the body reactions of a surf board rider. That critter under you, horse or wave is doing its own unforeseeable thing.

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