Racing & Equestrian
Jockey & Track Riding skills assessment
Jockeys combine balance, judgement and fitness at speed. This scorecard covers riding technique, race tactics, safety, weight management and communication with trainers.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Jockey & Track Riding skills you can score
These are the default Jockey & Track Riding skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every rider, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Riding Position, Balance and Whip Use
Rides balanced and effectively and uses the whip correctly within rules.
Barrier Manners and Jump-Outs
Manages horses from the gates and jumps cleanly.
Race Tactics, Positioning and Pace
Rides sensible races and reads pace and space.
Trackwork and Gallop Riding
Follows instructions on speed, distance and gallops.
Feedback to Trainers and Owners
Gives clear, honest feedback after rides.
Riding Safety and Fall Response
Uses safety gear and reacts correctly to trouble in running.
Weight, Nutrition and Fitness Management
Manages weight and fitness safely and sustainably.
Understanding Racing Rules and Stewards' Inquiries
Knows the rules of racing and responds professionally to inquiries.
Mental Resilience and Composure
Stays composed and focused under race pressure and recovers well from falls and losses.
Professional Conduct and Integrity
Behaves ethically and avoids conflicts.
Levels included with Jockey & Track Riding
Jockey & Track Riding starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Rank” for racing & equestrian, so riders can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Jockey
- Jockey
- Senior Jockey
- Premier Jockey
- Track Rider
How Jockey & Track Riding works in SkillScorer
Score
Each rider in a stable is scored on the Jockey & Track Riding skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank riders, compare two side by side, or compare your stables against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Jockey & Track Riding skills need attention. Reports also follow each head trainer's stable.
Jockey & Track Riding scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Jockey & Track Riding scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Jockey & Track Riding scorecard covers 10 skills: Riding Position, Balance and Whip Use, Barrier Manners and Jump-Outs, Race Tactics, Positioning and Pace, Trackwork and Gallop Riding, Feedback to Trainers and Owners, Riding Safety and Fall Response, Weight, Nutrition and Fitness Management, Understanding Racing Rules and Stewards' Inquiries, Mental Resilience and Composure and Professional Conduct and Integrity. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are riders scored in Jockey & Track Riding?
Every rider is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one stable and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Jockey & Track Riding?
Jockey & Track Riding starts with these levels (called “Rank” in the app): Apprentice Jockey, Jockey, Senior Jockey, Premier Jockey and Track Rider. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Jockey & Track Riding skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In racing & equestrian the app talks about riders, stables and head trainers, and you can change any of those words too.
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