Former jockeys rewarded for successful career changes
Three former jockeys received awards last weekend for successfully pursuing a new career after retiring from the saddle
Injured Jockeys Fund
The Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) was founded in 1964, and has since helped over 1000 jockeys who have been forced to give up racing due the injuries they have suffered from. In 2016, it was Horse & Hound‘s charity of the year.
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Life-sized scrap metal horse to help the Injured Jockeys Fund
Artist Sophie Thompson's life-sized scrap metal horse sculpture is for up for sale — with 10% of the price going to the Injured Jockeys Fund.
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Ebor Festival hosts charity football match for jockeys
Top jockeys are lined up for a charity football match in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund
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Vote Robert 'Choc' Thornton as Mr Hot Pants for Injured Jockeys Fund
Jockey Robert 'Choc' Thornton is promising to shave his head for charity if he is voted as having the 'hottest pants'
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Solar powered vehicles help raise funds for disabled charities
Six charity teams will drive from London to Bath in solar powered vehicles next month to raise money for disabled charities, including The Injured Jockeys Fund and Riding for the Disabled
