Western Fair Raceway - Race 4

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.