How many female jockeys are there?

Take a broader view: According to The Jockey Guild, the union that represents more than 95 percent of all North American jockeys, of its 994 current members, 81 are women, or just over 8 percent. According to a Jockey Guild official, that percentage has been relatively steady for more than a decade.

How much do female jockeys weigh?

The average horseracing jockey 5’2″ tall and weighs 113 lbs, well below the average height and weight for men and women. In the United States, the average man is 5’9 inches tall, and the average height of a woman is 5’4″.

Why are there few female jockeys?

There’s a host of reasons why those numbers are so low, jockeys say. In interviews with NBC, five female jockeys described what they say is a long and persistent history of gender discrimination in the sport. Some say their careers have been deterred by sexual harassment and bullying.

Do female jockeys get a weight allowance?

Today, we tackle the even more controversial subject of the female jockeys allowance, a topic re-ignited by the decision of the French racing authorities in 2017 to introduce a weight allowance of 2kg for female riders (reduced to 1.5kg in March 2018).

How many female jockeys have won Grand National?

She has won the toughest race in the world and proven that, male or female, you can get the job done.” Equality in racing must go beyond jockeys. Until 1966, women could not hold a licence to train racehorses, and only four female trainers have won the National, with one yet to win the Derby.

How many female jockeys have won the Kentucky Derby?

In 1942, seven of the first eight finishers in the Kentucky Derby were owned by women. The exception was Valdina Orphan, who finished third. As of 2015, no woman trainer or jockey has won the Kentucky Derby.

Can female jockeys race in the Kentucky Derby?

As of 2015, no woman trainer or jockey has won the Kentucky Derby. Six women have ridden in the famed “Run for the Roses”: Diane Crump, Patti Cooksey, Andrea Seefeldt, Julie Krone, Rosemary Homeister and Rosie Napravnik.

Are there girl jockeys?

Since 1977, female jockeys have been allowed in the Grand National horse race following the passing of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. A total of 19 female jockeys have entered the Grand National since then. Charlotte Brew on her horse, Barony Fort, was the first woman to compete in the race, in 1977.

What are the height and weight requirements for a jockey?

Though there are no requirements regarding jockey height, most are on the small side because most taller riders don’t meet the jockey weight requirements. The average jockey height is between 4’10” and 5”6,” and they weigh between 108 and 118 pounds.

How much can you weigh to be a horse jockey?

The weight of a jockey usually ranges from 108 to 118 lb (49 to 54 kg). Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph (64 km/h) and weighs 1,190.5 lb (540.0 kg). Though there is no height limit for jockeys, they are usually fairly short due to the weight limits.

Are there any female jockeys in the horse racing world?

This resulted in 12 female jockeys such as Amy Ryan, Cathy Gannon, Julie Burke, Kelly Harrison, Kirsty Milczarek, Shirley Teasdale all having over 100 rides that year. Since then the figure has dropped off quickly.

How many jockeys were on favourites in 2015?

This chart is similar to the first in that there is a golden period created by Hayley Turner. But again there was a drop off after that. In 2015 female jockeys were put up on 195 favourites. There were 6227 races that year so this means male jockeys were on 6032 of them.

Why are horse racing jockeys given different weights?

To create a level playing field, racehorses are given different weights. Put simply, better-performing horses are required to carry heavier loads. In 2017, the French allowed a horse with a female rider to carry two kilograms less weight than those with male jockeys. This year, Japan’s Racing Association followed suit.

Who is the most successful female jumps jockey of all time?

With over 300 winning rides and counting across all codes, no active jockey has had more success under National Hunt rules than Rachael Blackmore. She is already the most successful female jumps jockey at Grade 1 level with a record 10 successes.