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Assuming your friend weighs less than 115 I would suggest he or she
go to the nearest track and ask around.
I was talking to one of the working students where I take lessons,
she has a degree in some animal science program, but cannot get a
job as a barn manager without work experience. So she is working
for free for a year to get it.
I am certain racing would be even more so.
Either you have the strength and natural athletic ability to ride or
you don't.
My exposure in this area, my father ownes Standardbreds and his
cousin is a retired jockey (1), tells me most people in that business
would be suspicious of anyone with a degree. (You'd start out
mucking stalls if you had a Phd.)
Good luck.
Bill
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(1) Paul B (can't spell his last name) had a write up in the Lowell
Sun (MA) a few months ago when Northern Dancer died as he rode
N.D.s first win back in the 60's. He now works as jockey valet
at Rockingham (Salem NH).
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The March 1991 issue of Equus has an article on learning opportunities
in the horse industry. The following is part of the list they
included:
The Equine School and College Directory Cost: $5.00
Harness Horse Youth Foundation
14950 Greyhound Ct. Suite 210
Carmel, In. 46032
The Equine Education Programs Directory Cost: $7.50
Sue Stuska
P.O. Box 828
Abingdon, Va. 24210
The Mannings Guide to College and Cost: $13.95
Secondary School Equestrian Programs
John Manning
69 Taylor Road
Shelburne, Ma. 01370
World Jockey Association Racing School
36200 Paradise Ranch Road
Equestrian Center C
Castaic, Ca. 91384
Pat
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