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coming out or you are collecting the saddle from the weighing room. (I would suggest you ask the Jockey to come out if you have limited experience as they won’t mind saddling your horse for you. They would rather know it has been done safely and properly). Once your horse is saddled, proceed to the Parade Ring proper when instructed to do so by the steward or when you see other people going in. Your horse must be saddled and in the Parade Ring 15 minutes before the off time. Make sure the handler leading the horse has comfortable footwear as they could be walking for up to 40 minutes! You may now go and stand in the middle of the Parade Ring and wait for the jockeys to come out. Make sure you tell your jockey any little quirks your horse may have (like he is going to buck like a rodeo star!) and anything you do or don’t want him/her to do during the race. When the bell rings it is time for the jockeys to mount; leg your jockey up, and as you walk make sure the handler unclips the lead chain before you get out on the course. When instructed to do so by the steward lead your horse out on to the course, let go and make sure to get out of the way of other horses coming out behind you. Watching The Race Now you can go and find somewhere to watch the race from, or somewhere to hide, depending on your disposition! After The Race When the race has finished go back to where you lead the horse onto the course and collect him. If you are lucky enough to finish in the first three/four (depending on the racecourse) go to the Winners’ Enclosure; if not your jockey will unsaddle away from the Winners’ Enclosure, where hopefully he will tell you how the horse went. If he doesn’t, ask, as it will be helpful for future races your horse may run in. Always thank the jockey. If you are in the Winners’ Enclosure wait until you hear the tannoy say “Horses Away” before returning to the stables. Otherwise go back to the stables when you are ready and give your horse a well deserved shower, small amounts of water and walk him off for at least 15 minutes. It’s not a good idea to let him eat at this stage as he may choke. Once your horse has completely recovered from the race you can put him back in the stable with ad-lib water. You will need to go back to the weighing room and collect your colours from the jockey. You cannot pay the jockey for the ride as it is an amateur sport, but you may want to give him something towards his travelling expenses. Before Going Home If your horse hasn’t broken out in a sweat he can have a hay net and you can now go home; however, if he has you will need to walk him some more as it may be that you put him away too quickly. Hopefully you had a great day, win or lose, you enjoyed it and will want to come back again soon. Have a safe journey home! Just A Few Extra Points To Bear In Mind Arab racing, whilst fun, is still competitive, so make sure your horse is fit enough; riding a horse three times a week for an hour will not be enough to get you competitive and it’s unkind on the horse as well. You don’t have to own an allweather gallop, horse walker, etc. to do well; no doubt they would be of benefit but I have managed very well without, as do most people. It is also worth remembering that you have to run in two maiden races so that the handicapper can assess your horse’s ability. Being realistic, it is unlikely that you will win or be placed in a maiden as these are normally won by higher class horses, so don’t be too despondent. If you are fortunate to come across one of these, great, but if not, do not give up at this point as you will now have your rating and will be able to compete against horses of a similar ability in handicaps. This is where the fun really begins, so make sure you are there. Don’t forget… You’ve Got To Be In It To Win It! - 11 -
Appendix 5 Written by Sam Holdsworth Former ARO Jockey Jockey’s Race Day Guide This guide has been written for first time jockeys, and will explain how to prepare and what expect on ARO racedays. Arab racing is an amateur sport that almost any rider over the age of 15 (under 18s require a guardian’s signature) can take part. Obtaining Your Licence New riders will need to send in a written reference from a Racing Industry Professional (eg. Licensed Trainer or Jockey Coach). Fill in the Registration Form - return it to the ARO Office and you are away. How To Find A Ride The easiest way to get started is to own or know the owner of a horse. Otherwise the runners are shown on the ARO website at the entry stage which is 10 days prior to the weekend of the meeting, and it is a matter of ringing round the trainers, whose numbers are available on the ARO website. Finding rides is competitive but novice riders are given a 5lb allowance, which means that your horse carries 5lbs less than it should. Riding Kit This consists of the following:- Saddle, leathers, irons, girths (48in for Arabs), surcingle, non-slip pad, weight cloth and lead (not available at the racecourse so make sure you have your own), breast girth, racing breeches, tights, racing boots, polo neck, body protector*, hat*, stick* (*see BHA requirements), elastic bands for colour sleeves, gloves, goggles. Most can be borrowed short term or are available from Raceday on 01295 660059. The owner will provide colours and a bridle. Preparation To do the job well you will need to be fit; the more work riding you can do the better, so find your nearest trainer and ride out. Also make sure you can do the weight (9–11 stone). On the Day (Approximate timing for a 2pm race) 12:15 Put kit in weighing room & show licence and Medical Book to Declarations Clerk 12:30 Walk course. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the track and starts. 1:00 Change 1:30 Weigh out (allow 10 minutes more if you have to saddle the horse yourself) When called To paddock 2:00 Race After Weigh in Weighing Out Every horse has an allotted weight to carry. Before each race you have to sit on the scales with your saddle, pad and weight cloth. At one time you were allowed 2lb for your body protector but the scales at all racecourses have now been recalibrated and so you must weigh out at the published weight. If in doubt, ask! Also, don’t forget to deduct you allowance from your riding weight if you have one. Weighing In Normally those in the prize money +1 (in case of disqualification) are expected to weigh in. For at least one race in the card the Clerk of the Scales will ask all jockeys to weigh in – be sure to ask him or her on your way back to the jockeys changing rooms after the race. It is very important that you weigh in or you may be disqualified and possibly fined. Common Offences It is very important to read through the BHA Regulations For Arabian Horse Racing before you start riding to familiarise yourself with the rules. If the Stewards think you have broken a regulation at any point, they will call you into the Stewards’ Room and interview you about the offence. Depending on what you have done wrong this can result in a warning, a hefty fine or, in very extreme cases, referral to the British Horseracing Authority. The easiest way round this is to know the rules well and make sure you stay within them. Common riding offences are: 1. Excessive use of the stick – frequency, force, wrong place 2. Not keeping straight (interference with other horses) 3. Taking on the starter 4. Beating multiple Champion Jockey, Simon Walker (although it is getting more common these days ). - 12 -
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