Job Description:

• 1) Rides lead pony to lead JOCKEY and mount from paddock to starting gate at racetrack: Leads horse scheduled to race from receiving barn to paddock to be saddled.

• 2) Leads procession of riders in post position order to starting gate.

• 3) Rides after runaway horse to aid rider regain control.

• 4) Diverts riders from competitor involved in accident on racetrack.

• 5) Leads race horse to paddock or receiving barn after race.

• 6) Assists horse ambulance workers to remove injured horse from track, using block and tackle.

• 7) Grooms and feeds lead pony.