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| A safe saddle is crucial to the jockey's safety during the race. The whole of the jockey's weight is distributed on two metal stirrup irons, which are connected to the saddle by thin strips of leather called stirrup leathers. The tension in each of the stirrups is equal to half of the jockey's weight. Given by T=(1/2)mg. The stirrups leathers have to be strong, because if they break during a race, most jockeys will fall, as they will only have one half of their body weight supported. |
| The only means through which a jockey can control 1,000 lbs of powerful horse is through the bridle. The actual controling piece of the bridle is the bit. The pressure on the tongue and corners of the horse's mouth is determined by P=F/A. The force is applied by the jockey's hands through the reins. |
| Sometimes horse's are too distracted by the screaming crowds to run to their full potential and so their trainers put blinkers on them. They are cups that fit behind the horse's eyes, blocking the photons that come from the side and behind. They allow the horse to concentrate soley on the track ahead of them. |
| The types of shoes put on a racehorse are determined by the special needs of the horse. Maximum friction is what is desired, and therefore there are different types of shoes for different track conditions, such as fast and muddy. |
| Helmets are one of the most important safety devices. The force of a person's head hitting the ground or getting struck by a horse's hoof can kill a person. Racing helmets protect all the crucial areas. |
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