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"I love winning. It's the most amazing feeling. It's a big adrenaline rush when you know that you're far in front." Over 35,000 people work in the gaming industry in Canada.
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Leanne M. Painter's career was off to the races when she got into gaming as a thoroughbred jockey. Clients who like her riding style get her to ride their horses.
With just a very light saddle between her and a lot of horsepower, Leanne races these speed machines at over 50 km an hour. There's danger, excitement and little room for mistakes. It's all in a day's work for Leanne, a day that starts at around five in the morning. Did you know? Over half of Canadian charities rely on gaming grants as one of their top 3 funding sources. Leanne can't eat much before a race. She has to be at her posted weight and this is checked before every race. Leanne's race weight is around a 118 lb, including her saddle and race gear. Salad anyone? back
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SYNOPSIS: Racing takes a lot of nerve. And a lot of cash, if you're an owner. That's why they call horse racing the sport of kings. When a horse does win, the jockey and the owner split the purse based on a percentage. And let's not forget the gamblers. It's an exciting sport to watch, especially when you've got money riding on it. PERSONAL DATA: Education: Training at a racetrack. Hobbies: Playing with her dog. |
