Jockey Agent
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- None
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.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission
- Address
- 2401 N.W. 23rd St. Suite 78 Oklahoma City, OK 73107
- Phone
- (405) 943-6472
- Agency website
- https://www.ohrc.org/
- Licence page
- www.ohrc.org
- Last updated
- June 20, 2018
Occupations (O*NET)
- Athlete Agent 13-1011.00
Source and verification
This record is Oklahoma's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission — see the issuing body section above.
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