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Video: The Life of a Jockey

Ry Ekleberry 6-13-13Jockeys may be the strongest athletes pound-for-pound in the world. Their task is certainly not easy as they’re required to control a one thousand pound horse running at full speed in the tightest of situations. Rider Ry Eikleberry and his valet talk about what it’s like in the day of a life of a rider and explains what it takes to do the job on a day-to-day basis. Check out the newest episode of Canterbury Spotlight:

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Video: Michelle Benson