The pressures on professional riders are well documented and the sport is doing more than ever to support those affected
“I absolutely hated racing that season,” says Harry Teal, reflecting on the time, just a couple of years ago, when he was struggling to establish himself as a jockey while in the grip of a serious depression. Not that he recognised the illness for what it was; instead, he tried to soldier on without help for the best part of a year.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Plague of blood-sucking, disease-carrying horse flies invading parks and gardensAs the coronavirus lockdown is easing and more people are in the open air taking walks, gardening and sunbathing, the insects have more bare flesh to feast on
Read more »
Chris Wilder maintains Arsenal still a Premier League powerhouseThe Blades take on the Gunners for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals
Read more »
Here are the places to go wild swimming in and around London this weekendIs there anything better than diving, head-first, into some of London’s under-the-radar wild swimming spots?
Read more »
Talking Horses: Kevin Manning hopes to splash out on Fiscal RulesThe Irish Derby winning jockey of seven years ago is hopeful of a repeat in this year’s race at the age of 53
Read more »
Weller: 'People weren't ready for my house record'The returning rock star reflects on underground sounds, happy times, and 'shocking' race issues.
Read more »
How to take care of your mental health if you’re having money troubles right nowFinancial anxiety: how to take care of your mental health when you’re having money worries:
Read more »