A professional who rides lead pony to lead jockey and mount from paddock to starting gate at racetrack. Responsibilities include:

• Leads horse scheduled to race from receiving barn to paddock to be saddled.
• Leads procession of riders in post position order to starting gate.
• Rides after runaway horse to aid rider regain control.
• Diverts riders from competitor involved in accident on racetrack.
• Leads race horse to paddock or receiving barn after race.
• Assists horse ambulance workers to remove injured horse from track, using block and tackle.
• Grooms and feeds lead pony.