Women Riders Stepping Up

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Rachel — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:21:01 GMT

I can still see Julie mowing 'em down on Candy Ride in the PC, setting a new track record for 10.

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cave man — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:19:33 GMT

these woman do not need to be jockeys, its a mans sport my old lady stays home all day and takes care of the kids while im at the track and shes got a hot dinner waiting on me when i come home , she is perfectly content with her life , female jockeys ? i think not lol !

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Sunny Farm — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:56:14 GMT

Annie Oakley, Kalamity Jane & Julie Krone. My heros ! Julie helped SO much to pave the way for other women Jockeys because of her courage & determination, and ESPECIALLY for never allowing the fact that she is a woman to stand in the way of her goals! I have always looked up to Julie Krone and still love to see her when ever she appears at the big races & does commentaries.

I look forward to reading this new book and adding it to my library, as well as reading (and adding ) the book of Julie's.

I saw Julie ride on the Jockeys Series (DVD) when all the retired Jockeys raced that time. "You can still REALLY ride & so could the MEN " !!! You rode like you were just a part of the horse, I'll bet that race was SO fun too & brought back some wonderful memories ! I know I love watching it. Excellent hands & balance.WOW.

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Chris Forbes — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:12:04 GMT

I am going to check out this book and for more information on female jockeys, vist my website:

www.femalejockeys.com

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uncle mo lover amy! — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:57:55 GMT

my dream is to some day be a female jockey ive been studying the sport for years! and i some day hope to be like julie! thank you soooooo!!! much for putting this on my fav! website BLOODEHORSE!!!!!

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Karma Kitaj — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:42:02 GMT

THanks for a wonderful article, Esther. If people want to order autographed copies, go to my website at www.HuckleHillPress.com and I also give a discount for 5+ books ordered.Traditional discounts are available for vendors.

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Dawn in MN — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:04:59 GMT

P.S. Barretown Diamond is a beauty. Love those Lippett Morgan's

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Dawn in MN — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:47:07 GMT

Great interview Esther Marr, and kudos to Karma Kitaj for putting together these important stories and getting this book published.

When I was a kid there was no question about it, I knew that I was going to be a jockey when I grew up. In my mind I already was a jockey. I was a jockey riding in the big races in my imagination when I galloped my mare through golf courses, graveyards and across public beaches (it made the golfers and life guards very angry). Back then there was a round-ish quarter mile sand road through the water-works property. My friends and I held impromptu races at the water-works "race track." We were young, and we were jockeys.

I'm sure lots of kids have passion for something, but life talks them out of it. Hopefully those dreamers will read this book and be inspired.

Now I'm 50 and I have this crazy dream to go to groom school, and try to get a job grooming horses.

I groom and exercise a couple of horses a few times a week, for some friends. I am very happy to have that opportunity. I still have my crazy dream, and day dreaming is free.

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Slew — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:23:28 GMT

All I can say is...Geaux Anna Rose and Pants On Fire!

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txhorsefan — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:23:02 GMT

Thanks for the book review via this fascinating interview with Ms.Kitaj. I now have another book to add to my reading list so I can look forward to learning more. Thank you!

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John T — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:19:50 GMT

Julie Krone showed that a female

jockey can be just as strong in the finish as their male counterparts and was rewarded for it by becoming the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race

and the first female to win a Breeders Cup race.What is not so well known about Julie Krone is one year she ventured to England were she won a race at the Northern English seaside track,Redcar were she absolutely

thrilled the holiday makers by winning a race.

This year Chantal Sutherland became the first female jockey to

win the Santa Anita H,cap,something

I am sure that will be with her for the rest of her life.

In England Hayley Turner became the first female British jockey to win a 100 races in a season.North American racing fans will get a chance to see her when she takes part in a promotional event at Pimlico in May.

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Karen in Texas — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:07:35 GMT

Can't wait to purchase this book! I had to smile when Ms. Kitaj said Julie Krone was "incredibly agile and athletic"---when she participated in our Jockey Challenge at Lone Star Park in the late nineties, she did back-flips across the track while being introduced to the crowd. She appeared to have explosive energy levels! Thanks for the interview!

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Blue Blue Sea — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:16:12 GMT

I have this book, got it for Christmas. One of the next on my list to read. Thanks for the great article on it!