The Silent Crisis – Statistical Trends in Jockey Injuries in USAย
Jockeys operate under conditions that are inherently risky. Between 1993 and 1996, a total of 6,545 injury events occurred during official races, amounting to an average of 600 injuries per 1,000 jockey years according to Jamanetwork. Despite a 33% decrease in injury rates over this period, the nature and causes of injuries remained largely unchanged. … Read more