JOB DESCRIPTION: A jockey agent represents riders of racehorses in negotiations with owners to arrange for riding engagements at racetracks. A jockey agent contacts riders to ascertain races and dates they are available for hire, confers with owners of horses scheduled to race to inform them of riders available, and negotiates with owners for riding fees. A jockey agent records the name of the owner, horse, date, and the number of the race in an engagements book. A jockey agent notifies riders of contracted engagements and terms agreed on. Notifies riders to report to the owner for the briefing on the horse’s temperament and behavior and other riding instruction, and collects hiring fees from riders.
