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Jail: refers to the first month a
claimed horse is in a new barn (new owner and trainer) whereby racing rules
require it to be entered at a claiming price above that which it was
claimed, should the new owner wish to race it
Jerk: to pull or yank a rope or
rein Jibbah: the shield-shaped bulge on the forehead of
the Arabian horse Jockey Agent:
one who secures riding assignments for a jockey in return for a percent of
the jockey's earnings Jog Cart:
two-wheeled cart used to exercise Standardbred horses, heavier than a race
sulky Jog: a slow Western
trot Journeyman: a licensed
jockey who has completed his apprenticeship Jump-Off: in the event
of a tie, a course may be altered and the two tied horses asked to jump
again Jumper: horse judged
on jumping performance based only on faults and time. Touch faults are
sometimes also used. Preliminary jumpers are those horses having won up to
$1,000; Intermediate up to $3,000; Open over $3,000
Junior: rider under eighteen years of age as of
January 1. Horse four years of age and under
Juvenile: a two-year-old equine
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