Discover why dating a jockey is a safe bet.

Ten ‘good-to-firm’ reasons why connecting with a jockey on Muddy Matches makes for excellent form.

With Muddy Matches awash with equestrian singles and horse lovers, it comes as no surprise that horse racing at Cheltenham Festival is cause for excitement in message exchanges, whilst dating with us.

As Muddy Matches is the ‘Gold Cup’ when it comes to countryside dating in the UK, we thought we would explore why rural singles should consider dating a jockey.

Here, with input from some of the amateur jockeys and single grooms dating with us, are are our ‘good-to-firm’ reasons why jockeys are a safe bet in a relationship;

Fit as a fiddle
Jockeys put the work in to train hard, stay in peak physical shape, and have incredible stamina. They live a healthy but hearty balanced lifestyle in order to make weight as well; all good habits to get into.

Nurturing by nature
A jockey’s bond with their horse is unmatched; and that mutual trust, loyalty and respect is well maintained.  If they can handle a highly-strung thoroughbred, they’ll have no trouble dealing with your cat, dog, farm animals or even ensuring they put focus on their human relations.

Setting the pace
From knowing when full tilt top speed is needed to the right time to pull back and let the field settle down, jockeys have great instinct in adapting to the pace of the field. Apply this to human connections and that ability to ‘read the room’ and match their partner’s pace of life is important.

A shared lifestyle
Appreciating each other’s lifestyle is the bread and butter of Muddy Matches connections, and with such an active horse-loving single community, matching with someone who already shares your appetite for life 24/7 at the yard with the horses takes away a lot of usual barriers.

Thrive when the pressure is on
Handling a half-ton horse at 40mph over fences isn’t for the faint-hearted, and that ability to remain calm, composed and level-headed in the face of mounting pressure is an excellent trait for when navigating the ups and downs of human relationships too. Handling your emotional baggage should be a breeze.

Thrill-seekers at heart
A jockey’ job is all about speed, risk, and adrenaline with the speed of mind to make split second decisions, on impulse. That spirit of adventure carried over into human connections, can bring excitement and spontaneity; keeping things fresh, interesting and fun.

Resilient and determined
Falls, injuries, and competitive race setbacks are all part and parcel of the job, but jockeys don’t quit easily. They have a fearless energy and competitive confidence that urges them never to back down challenge. That kind of perseverance and core resilience is attractive in any relationship.

Commitment in spades
As early risers, for course walks or stable work, jockeys never shirk their commitment or responsibilities; be it to horse or being the best version of themselves. They know the time and focus they invest in something can pay off; both for their wellbeing and welfare, their fortunes and career.

Born lucky
Jockey’s often consider themselves lucky charms with in-built desire to win – for the stable owners, and for punters. Who wouldn’t want to date someone whose entire job revolves around winning? A little bit of that luck might just rub off on you.

They scrub up well
Sure, they spend most of their time in silks, mud and horse hair but horse racing has a old fashioned outdoor glamour about it that jockeys play their part in. On race days and gala nights, jockeys know how to dress sharp in and out of the saddle.

Fearless, fit, and full of confidence, dating a jockey brings many benefits – and we are not just talking about grandstand tickets or a big hat for Ladies Day.