Jockey is a profession for the elite

In the 16th century in England, the word "jockey" denoted not one single profession. So called all people who in some way was connected with horses. They are wandering artists, travelers, robbers, nomads. All these people were characterized by adventurism, excitement and love of risk. Later, when in England began to conduct horse racing, the so-called riders who take part in them.

Occupation of a jockey

A jockey is a profession that you need to learn. It's not enough just to love horses and be a good rider. Jockey schools are available all over the world. They study the anatomy and physiology of horses, the mechanics of their movements, the ways of preparing for the jumps. Horse riding is practiced first on special simulators. Important and competent landing, and work with a whip. In the classroom, they also watch a video of previous years' jumps. Disassemble the techniques and mistakes of outstanding jockeys.

What should be a jockey?

A jockey is not just a rider at races. You need to master the special technique of horse management, style, landing. To achieve good results, you will have to constantly monitor your weight. It's not enough to be slender, the jockey must be very, very light. There are no restrictions on growth. But the weight of the jockey by standards can not exceed 52.5 kg. Having a weight below the norm, nevertheless one must be strong and hardy. This profession is traditionally considered male, but there are also women jockeys. It would seem that the girls are lighter and should succeed in races. Nevertheless, there are few women jockeys, and even fewer of them are truly successful in the profession.

The art of presentation

Since recently, the eloquence of the jockey has also been evaluated. The way he characterizes a horse can significantly affect its price, as well as the price of its offspring. This is a multi-million dollar business. So the jockey is also a clever seller. After all, even the weakest horse should speak only good, without saying a word of untruth. Add here the personal charm of the jockey. After all, the public chooses not only a horse, but a rider as their favorite.

In those countries where the trade of purebred horses is more developed than in our country, jockeys are very wealthy people. Even those who had to end their careers in the prime of life, feel pretty good, thanks to the Association of Jockeys. This organization, using sponsorship money, supports jockeys who are injured or who for some reason need financial support. When they retire, they usually find employment in business related to horse racing and horse racing. In the US, there are newspapers, magazines, TV shows dedicated to the races. There, you can always find yourself using a jockey in retirement. They can also be trainers or analysts. And they may not work at all. It all depends on how successful the jockey career was. The most fortunate by the end of a career have millions of states. For example, in the US, a jockey for the first prize receives $ 100-500 thousand, and in Russia the same, but rubles. In addition, the number of races in the United States is tens of times higher than in Russia. The jockey can finish his career in 30 years, and can work up to 60-ies.

In general, a jockey is a profession that requires physical endurance, endurance, endless love of horses, personal charisma, broad outlook and, of course, luck.

Who is a disc jockey?

Disc jockey - this is a completely different profession. He works in discos. He brings the compositions together, changing the sound and rhythm with the movements of the fingers. Dj constantly monitors the direction and speed of movement of the plate, changing them and thereby extracting a variety of sounds. A new composition is born by mixing a few melodies. Disc jockey must have special skills and knowledge: to understand music styles, be able to work with special equipment, have the imagination and musical taste. You can start a disc jockey career at any age. But it should be borne in mind that for the start will have to purchase equipment worth at least $ 2000. And that's not counting the records, which are also quite expensive and quickly fail. There are schools of DJing, in which you can learn the basics of crafts. Next, you need an experienced friend and mentor and a lot of hard work.

With the development of club culture, the work of a disc jockey is becoming more and more in demand in our country. From a fashionable and expensive hobby she turned into a well-paid profession.