Jockey

: Before a race, jockeys receive specific instructions from trainers regarding a horse's quirks—such as if it tends to start slowly—but they must adapt those plans instantly based on how the race "maps out". Technical Techniques : Methods like the "hand ride"

A jockey is a professional rider of horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing. jockey

The defining characteristic of a jockey’s life is the battle with the scale. Unlike almost any other sport, horse racing dictates that the athlete must be as light as possible. : Before a race, jockeys receive specific instructions

Jockeys must maintain a strict weight, often under 115–120 lbs, through rigorous diet and exercise. : Before a race