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.

[Cannon Shell]

Why doesn't the jockeys guild address these problems?

[Danzig]

mmsc, baze was a baby? sorry, i disagree. he was 24, a grown man. life is difficult at times for everyone, whether you're a jock, a policeman, in sales, whatever.
everyone has to make choices in life, and then live with the consequences of those choices. this young man came from a background in the world he chose; surely he had people to help him along the way. but at some point, he chose a bad path.

i'd have to say no, it's not our fault. people too seldom take responsbility for their actions; i'm not about to help anyone do that.

is it a shame that he died? absolutely. i feel bad for his parents, his family, his friends. he was way too young. it's a damn shame.