Jockeys on Animal Planet

Is anyone watching?

Jockeys has become one of my favorite shows at the moment. In the past 4 episodes that I have watched, I have learned some interesting facts about being a Jockey.

I did not know:

• That Jockeys do not have much control over the horse they will ride.
• They have to put in early morning labor at the stables. concentrate on working with the horse that they want to ride, before gaining Trainer's confidence to ride that horse.
• If a Jockey does not win the Purse, they only get paid what they put in to ride, $75-$100!

Jockeys:

• Joe Talamo- The youngest rider, 18! Fierce and making the other Jockeys dig in deep.
• Mike Smith- Top winning Jockey. I like his polite character. I don't know if he is naturally humble, or if his humbleness comes from knowing he is the top. But I like him (from what I see).
• Jon Court-Family man. He was feeling down and anxious on the last episode. He wasn't winning, and with a family to support...
• Aaron Gryder- It is no secret that he does not like losing to Joe Talamo. ;O)
• Alex Solis- Don't recall seeing him on the show. Maybe tonight.
• Kayla Stra- Boy am I glad this girl pulled it out last week. From losing constantly, to taking a fall from the horse, Kayla was about to head back to the Down Under. Now she is all smiles.
• Chantal Sutherland- Mike's girl. Is very competitive, yes, even when it comes to Mike.

Jockeys air every Friday night @ 9.