Is it our fault?

[dalakhani]

MMSC-

That was wonderful.

God rest his soul and condolences to the family.

Is it our fault? Its the life that they have chosen. I think that there are worse ways to make a living. We could say the same to a degree about amateur fighters, mixed martial artists or any other endeavor where little regard is given to the dangers and rigors that the performers face. Sadly, that comes with the job.

I consider myself a jockey apologist. I can find an excuse for any decision a jockey makes no matter how bad it may be (kent d is my fav, go figure). At the same time, if he were to die tomorrow on the track or if it were Smokin Joe or Joel Rosario, I wouldn't feel sorry for him and i certainly wouldn't blame myself no matter the age or circumstance.

They get to ride these amazing animals in front of thousands of people...for money. That sounds like a pretty decent gig to me.