License: Jockey Agent
P.O. Box 7500
Schenectady, NY 12301-7500
(518) 388-3300
Jockey Agents contact riders to ascertain dates they are available for hire. They confer with the owners of horses scheduled to race and inform them of rider availability. They negotiate with owners for riding fees and notify the riders of contracted engagements. They may also notify riders when to report to owners for briefings on a horse's temperament, behavior, and other pertinent riding instructions.
- Stand-alone license
- Third-party exam required
- No criminal record requirements
License information updated 03/02/2021