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Dressing the part
of a jump jockey
The steeplechase jockey has a wardrobe all his own. The attire depends on the division. Though professional divisions require use of silks to designate horse ownership, foxhunters’ races call for, and some ownerrider divisions allow, hunting attire. Foxhunters’ series competitors must wear a hunt coat; they may otherwise choose between regulation hunting breeches (heavier but more comfortable for some) and jockeys breeches (nylon - very light but very slick.) Boots used likewise may be heavier hunt or lighter jockey boots. Helmets may be velvet hunt caps or jockey-style crash helmets, but either must have a certified safety harness. Shirt, stock, gloves, goggles and whip are as used in professional divisions, though some riders prefer a turtleneck while others elect to use a lighter t-shirt and dickie.
Foxhunter riders may choose to use their hunt saddle or a lighter race saddle. An overgirth is required. The assigned weight for foxhunters’ is 170 pounds: heavier riders take any cut they can to “make weight.” Lighter saddles and boots go a long way.
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