Jamie said she was excited to be partnering with the VRC and sharing her journey with Dollars as he makes the transition from racehorse to riding horse.
“Riding is my favourite thing to do – a day without horses is a bad day for me,” Jamie said.
“I have a passion for off the track thoroughbreds – they take a lot of work but it is so rewarding to see them excel in their second careers. Having ridden top level showjumpers in Europe, I firmly believe that the work ethic and athleticism of the thoroughbred is world-class and I’m excited to see how far Dollars can go in his new role.
“I’m looking forward to sharing my journey with Dollars through my partnership with the VRC and hope it inspires more people to work with off the track thoroughbreds in various disciplines.”
VRC Chief Executive Officer Steve Rosich said the Club was thrilled to welcome Jamie as an ambassador.
“Jamie is rewriting the record books with her career on the track, and we are delighted to be able to celebrate her success there while simultaneously supporting her journey with her off the track thoroughbred Dollar For Dollar,” Mr Rosich said.
“Jamie is unique as an elite athlete who is able to simultaneously engage with the racing and equestrian spheres, and achieve top-level results in both. Her advocacy provides a strong example of the love and emotional connection between racing participants and the horses in their care, and we are very proud of this new partnership.”
