The International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) was held in Hon Kong on the 11th & the 12th December 2025. The conference brought together global experts, researchers, medical professionals, regulators, […]
Tag: Horse Racing
Publication: Physical Preparation Strategies of Professional Jockeys
Research Impact: The first study to investigate the physical preparation strategies of jockeys, the findings provide a unique insight into the lifestyle and training of professional jockeys. Jockeys are working an average 34 weekly hours […]
Publication: Incidence of Injury Due to Race Day Jockey Falls in Professional Horse Racing in Ireland
Impact Statement: Horse racing is a high risk, physically demanding sport which requires jockeys to maintain a very low body mass, often requiring the adoption of drastic weight loss methods, in order to compete. Due to […]
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