A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word "jockey" originated from England
A jockey riding in a hurdle race
Jockey being weighed post-race, holding equipment
Toulouse-Lautrec – The Jockey (1899)
Six jockeys and their horses taking a curve
Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its ba
Horse racing at Golden Gate Fields, 2017
Steeplechase racing at Deauville
Harness racing in Adelaide
Traditional bareback horse racing in the Palio di Legnano 2013