Assistant Starters

[Honu]

Originally Posted by whodey17

I guess I agree but I do not know what their salary is. But I will take side with you since you know more than I.

They make around 150.00 a day and that includes having to be there for morning schooling. They are in a union so they get all the benifits that go with that too.

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by Honu

They make around 150.00 a day and that includes having to be there for morning schooling. They are in a union so they get all the benifits that go with that too.

Assuming they work 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year they are making $39k. Which is not enough in my opinion at all. I think that figure should be doubled. Honu, thanks for the info.

[Cannon Shell]

It is a really tough job, especially in the morning working with inexperienced horses who are sometimes scared to death and all to willing to kick or flip. They usually only get noticed when something goes wrong.

[Honu]

Originally Posted by whodey17

Assuming they work 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year they are making $39k. Which is not enough in my opinion at all. I think that figure should be doubled. Honu, thanks for the info.

They usually work 6 days a week ,no gate on Tuesdays. These guys are all in the union so they get benefits that make up for maybe a lil less money.
I would gladly take a pay cut for some benefits.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by Honu

They usually work 6 days a week ,no gate on Tuesdays. These guys are all in the union so they get benefits that make up for maybe a lil less money.
I would gladly take a pay cut for some benefits.

I'm in my 50's and that is exactly why I still work, for the benefits.

I see the Hollywood Park gate crew and I really think they should leave the long whip at home.