Thoroughbred Jockey Associations

Thoroughbred jockey associations have been established since almost the very beginning of horse racing. Most associations are created with the intention of protecting all aspects of the sport from the jockeys to horse trainers and track owners. The associations have become the neutral voice in a sometimes turbulent sport.

  1. Thoroughbred Racing Associations

    • Formed in 1942, the Thoroughbred Racing Associations maintains records of horses, jockeys, trainers and owners to keep horse racing both safe and fair. Subsidiaries, such as the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and the Eclipse Awards, have been formed throughout the years to continue growing and protecting the sport. There are 41 tracks in Canada and the U.S. and 48 race associations affiliated with the TRA.

      Thoroughbred Racing Associations

      420 Fair Hill Drive Suite 1

      Elkton, MD 21921-2573

      410-392-9200

      tra-online.com/about.html

    The Jockey Club

    • With offices in New York City and Lexington, Ky., the Jockey Club was started in 1894 to better the sport of horse racing as a whole. With charitable organizations to help needy members of the racing community to maintaining the Jockey Health Information System database, the Jockey Club supports all aspects of thoroughbred racing.

      The Jockey Club

      40 E. 52nd St.

      New York, NY 10022

      212-371-5970

      jockeyclub.com

    Professionals Jockey Association

    • Based in the United Kingdom and formerly known as the Jockeys Association of Great Britain Ltd. prior to 2008, the Professionals Jockey Association protects jockeys racing throughout Wales and Great Britain. Helping to improve jockey pay and pension, providing legal help and neutral support, the association also maintains stats.

      The Professional Jockeys Association

      39B Kingfisher Court

      Hambridge Road

      Newbury

      Berkshire, RG14 5SJ

      011 44 16354 4102

      thepja.co.uk/

    National Thoroughbred Racing Association

    • The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, formed in 1998, promotes and helps govern thoroughbred racing. The NTRA is the leading entity for developing sponsorships and media race coverage. It is also a voice for rules, regulations and safety standards for jockeys, handicappers, horse owners and trainers. With its sister company, Breeders Cup Limited, the NTRA also puts on the Breeders Cup races.

      NTRA

      2525 Harrodsburg Road Suite 400

      Lexington, KY 40504

      859-245-NTRA (6872)

      ntra.com/home

    The Jockey's Guild

    • Established in 1940, the purpose of the Jockey's Guild is to help jockeys and their families who have become disabled or injured, including fatally, on the job. The guild has created the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and continues to work on establishing jockey insurance funds.

      Jockeys' Guild, Inc.

      103 Wind Haven Drive Suite 200

      Nicholasville, KY 40356

      859-305-0606

      jockeysguild.com/history.html