Has the show Jockeys, Win or Die Trying got you thinking about becoming a Jockey? You’re not alone. But how does one go about getting in shape to become a jockey? Where can one practice?

You may have noticed one piece of equipment in particular in the jockey’s room, the Equicizer. It’s basically a mechanical horse. Here Chantal Sutherland and Mike Smith demo one:

Looks like Mike was winning!

Here’s a young man’s first time on the Equicizer, with some help from his coach and plenty of practice he’ll be ready for morning work outs quicker than you can say 4am!

Definitely not as easy as jockeys make it look.

Some aspiring jockeys like to watch classic race replays to get in the mood. Here a young jock puts in a light workout while watching the intro to what sounds like the 2000 Distaff:

Too bad she didn’t do a flying dismount!

Some people have a treadmill in their house, jockeys have Equicizers. Here’s a guy working out in the living room. He’s eventually joined by his roommate who settles in to watch TV:

It looks to me like his roommate interrupted him.

But what if you don’t have an Equicizer or even know where to find one? You’re in luck! This crafty aspiring jockey has assembled a makeshift home version, also known as the Equipillow! And like all good DIY-ers she’s kind enough to show her build process:

Don’t let your lack of access to horses or an Equicizer keep you from your dream… you’ve got pillows, don’t you? You’re gonna need this kind of determination if you’re gonna make it as a jockey!