Why are horse jockeys so small?

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Why are horse jockeys so small?

Horse jockeys seem to be very small. You never see any of them that have a little bit of weight or height to them.

What is the most likely reason to this? Do you have any idea?

So the horse can run faster

Because smaller jockeys fit the horse better

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lumos
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"In flat racing, each horse carries an assigned weight. This weight includes the weight of the jockey; his/her riding gear, and the saddle and undergirth. Assigned weights are usually low." This is what I found on the subject.

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DeeDeeDeVour | 259 opinions shared on Sports topic.
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The smaller the rider, the lighter the load and, therefore, the more able the horse.

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FrenchyRomain
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you do realize : the lighter the rider the faster the horse right?
so the smaller the dude riding the horse... (finish that sentence?)

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Gedaria
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It cannot be weight they all weigh the same..

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jakeofalltrades
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so the horse runs faster

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DFENS
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How do you not know this?

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Cryptic-Game | 88 opinions shared on Sports topic.
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So the horse can run faster.

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