[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Most boring sport

[Iggy McSnurd]

Iggy:
> > Horse Racing... a sport... for the horses only.  (Jockeys are just dead
> > weight, IMHO.)
>
> > Rodeo... a sport... kinda. (You may disagree, but most of those things
> > require a lot of durability and ability.)
>

> Richelle:
> I find these two comparisons amusing.

*snip*

Iggy:

*grin*

I was stating that, as I've ever seen it, the jockeys seem to simply be
hanging on, and are often chosen for how small they are, thus to reduce the
horse's load.

On the other hand, someone riding a bull or bronco must hang on for dear
life with only one hand and their legs (if they're lucky) while the animal
is doing everything in its considerable power to get rid of you.  Which is
why staying on a bull or bronco for 8 seconds or more is considered
phenomenal.

I can see that being a jockey would be hard on the knees... but riding rodeo
would be hard on the whole body.


Just out of curiosity, and to possibly aid in my re-assessment of
hose-racing as an actual sport for the rider... What does a jockey actually
have to go through in the way of training and actual athletic ability?  And
what are the requirements to be a good one?


Iggy McSnurd