S2 E27: Jockey Ramon Moya: From Bugboy Grind to Winning Jock & Social Media Game-Changer

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of substance use and mentions of suicide. If these topics are sensitive for you, please listen with care. Resources and support links are included at the end of the episode description.

Ramon Moya didn’t grow up in the saddle—but the first time he sat on a Thoroughbred at 18, everything changed. Now a graded stakes-placed jockey and viral content creator, Ramon has made a name for himself both on the racetrack and online, where his point-of-view body-cam rides and honest behind-the-scenes footage are drawing thousands of new eyes to the world of horse racing.

In this candid, heartfelt interview, Ramon shares what it’s like to ride at speed, cut weight to make race conditions, and build trust with each individual horse he works with. He also op ...