I have to agree with JFELD on this topic. As a trainer i am bombarded with workmans comp for my employees. I can accept paying those premiums, they are my employees and dedicate themselves at the barn 24/7. What i can't understand is how NYRA charges me $650 for jockeys insurance. The owners are also charged the same amount. That's not even including what the host tracks are putting up for insurance. And another thing that ticks me off about this issue is that when i run horses at Finger Lakes i have to put up another $650 for the jocks......Take a walk by the jocks parking lot at Aqueduct sometime and see what kind of vehicles these guys are driving.. Trust me, they can afford their own insurance...
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