Also called: Horse Racing Clerk of Scales, Jockey Weigh-In Official
Weighs jockeys before and after every horse race to make sure each horse carried the right weight, a key state racing official job.
A clerk of scales weighs each jockey with saddle and gear before the race, adding lead pads if a horse must carry more weight. After the finish, the top jockeys weigh in again, and the clerk confirms the result is official or reports a problem to the stewards.
Approximate; meet-based work at racetracks.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus years working at a racetrack.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Equine Business.
Shrinking. Horse racing has shrunk in many states.
Low risk for 10 years. Digital scales help, but in-person checks and official decisions stay human.
Classes: Math, Agriculture or animal science, Business.
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