The Jockeys' Guild Education Foundation (JGEF), an initiative dedicated entirely to the educational empowerment of professional jockeys, has been launched through a partnership between the Lavin Family Foundation, Glen Hill Farm, and the Jockeys' Guild. Through scholarships, personalized academic guidance, and practical skills training, JGEF will aim to give jockeys the tools to build financial security and employment opportunities during and after their riding careers.Prior to its official start date of July 1, JGEF will be circulating a survey to jockeys and will be forming focus groups in coordination with the Guild's regional managers to better understand the riders' needs and educational goals.Hall of Fame jockey Ramon Domínguez will serve as executive director of the program.“I know firsthand what it means to face an uncertain future when a riding career ends,” said Domínguez. “My injury changed everything for me overnight. JGEF exists so that jockeys can build the skills and credentials to write their own next chapter, whatever that looks like. I am honored to lead this foundation and deeply committed to its mission.”Board members of the JGEF are Craig Bernick, Rachel Jacobson, Johnny Velazquez, Jockeys' Guild President Terry Meyocks and Jack Wolf.Jockeys' Guild Vice President Mindy Coleman will lend her expertise, as will Jockeys' Guild Accounts Manager Tina Linville. University professor, turf writer, and author Gabi Kuenzli will provide educational guidance.“2026 marks the 60th year of horse ownership for Glen Hill Farm, and there is no more meaningful way to mark this milestone than by investing in the jockeys who have given so much to our sport. It is a perfect blend of our involvement in Thoroughbred racing and the Lavin Family Foundation's core belief in supporting education across underserved communities,” said Craig Bernick, President of the Lavin Family Foundation and Glen Hill Farm. “JGEF is our commitment to ensuring that riders have every opportunity to build a life of dignity, security, and fulfillment, on and off the track.”Initial funding for JGEF, covering set-up, scholarships, and administrative costs, will be provided by the Lavin Family Foundation. JGEF operates with 501(c)(3) status pending under the Guild's infrastructure. Upon approval, JGEF will be positioned to accept tax-deductible contributions, enabling sustainable growth through future grants, donations, and industry partnerships.“The Jockeys' Guild has always stood for the well-being of our riders, on the track and beyond it. JGEF is a natural extension of that mission, and we are proud to partner with the Lavin Family Foundation and Glen Hill Farm to make it a reality. Our riders deserve this investment,” said Meyocks.For more on the foundation, click here. The post Jockeys’ Guild Launches Education Foundation appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.