Justin stein
Bolton,ON
Summary
Experienced Jockey with expertise in competitive racing, horse handling, and race strategy. Maintains peak physical condition for optimal performance. Builds strong relationships with trainers and horse owners to drive success. Consistently places well in competitions, showcasing resilience, quick decision-making, and exceptional riding skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Thoroughbred Jockey
Self Employed
Etobicoke, Ontario
08.2005 - Current
- Prepared horses for races by exercising them and familiarizing them with the track.
- Worked closely with trainers to ensure that each horse was in peak condition before a race.
- Provided feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of each horse after a race.
- Maintained communication with trainers regarding potential changes in strategy or riding techniques during a race.
- Communicated effectively with owners about their horses' progress at the racetrack.
- Participated in pre-race meetings with trainers to discuss strategies for upcoming events.
- Attended meetings with stewards concerning rules infractions or other issues related to jockeys or mounts.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
- Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after sporting events and practices.
- Mentored younger athletes, helping develop and improve skills.
- Adhered to play rules and listened to officials.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Showed discipline and responsible nature during and outside of competitions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Arts
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC12-2002
Skills
- Quick decision-making abilities
- Stamina and Endurance
- Weight management expert
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Performance Improvement
- Self Motivation
- Mentoring
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Four time sovereign award finalist as Canada's top Jockey including top apprentice
- Eclipse award finalist for North Americas top apprentice Jockey in 2005
- Leading Rider at Vancouver's Hastings Park in 2005
- Accepted a riding invitation to ride in the Japan Racing Associations Japan cup in 2010
- Queens Plate champion 2012
Affiliations
Avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying mental and physical training through rock climbing. I utilize the outdoors for hiking with my family and canine companions while also practicing environmental stewardship, awareness and responsible conservation.
As a creative and musically inclined individual, I regularly enjoy mastering the guitar.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Thoroughbred Jockey
Self Employed
08.2005 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Arts
Thompson River University
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