Retired Horse Jockey interview-Billy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2023
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Billy Winland, a retired horse jockey in Los Angeles.
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You gave this man _joy_ by letting him relive his glory days, Mark. His enthusiasm says it all.
His role model was Laffit Pincay maybe the best jockey ever
His glory days will be written in racing history. This guy is the real deal.
You can feel it. He still has that fire inside him
You said it very well @biggest fan . Idk why i enjoyed this one so much. Great energy, great positive vibes, just really enjoyed this one. Im here for the broken peoples stories, but this one hit great
It’s a wonderful thing
This is what happens when you have an incredible mother. RIP
Amen
Amen 🙏🏻 👩🏻
Amen
I just realized something watching these SWU videos. These “regular” people’s lives are just as, if not more interesting, than so called celebrity personalities. I’m really glad I found your channel.
💯.....BY FAR!
Billy is a family friend and I’ve hung out with him a few times , he’s a genuine dude and he literally would tell stories all day , miss u Billy
Several of his friends from the racetrack reached out to him after this interview. Unfortunately he is not returning texts
Really old school, a real privilage to listen to him, what an amazing mind set. He was so willing to help his mum by working, as a 8 year old, unheard of, God bless you Billy.
It wasn't unheard of during his time as a young man. Kids always helped there parents back in Billy's time. I have always helped my parents any way possible and still do to this day. I had my first job at 12 years old and I use to give my parents money always, first of all I never had anything to spend my money on when I was a kid so I'd give it to my parents. All kids should do everything in there power to help there parents.
this was a great interview
@@joshuadill7849 still not unheard of in that part of the world lol. I swear ppl just want to comment something nice and can't think of anything original
My dad was hunting as a child and went to work at 9 in a bakery. He made $25 a week. His mom who was a widow. His dad was lost at sea when he was only 4 months old. She worked in a hardware store and only made $15 dollars an week being female and during the depression.
@@joshuadill7849 maybe our society would be better off if we went back to more of this kind of thing. Now we want to baby teens.
Please bring Billy back for a 2nd interview. He is fascinating and must have had an interesting life after he was injury retired in '87.
Yes! Pls! Great idea! And maybe what he's been doing after career.. training other riders? ❤
Yes. Please.
I used to pony at the track in Los Alamitos. Ive had the pleasure of meeting Billy a few times and he's a true gentleman and every bit as genuine in person. It's an honor. He is one of the greatest showman in the horse racing world.
🏇🏼And away they go...
Very cool...
Lucky you.
What’s his last name?
Have you seen Dihigi Gladney lately? Mark should interview him! California Chrome's exercise rider. And and all round horseman. His daughter is a barrel racer. He did a business of pony rides for inner city kids too.
@@KatJ3stLos Alamitos closed years ago
I didn’t move a muscle I was listening so closely!! This was better than alot of movies I’ve seen !! What a treat to us equestrians!!!! Thank you Mark !! Best vid I’ve ever seen on any channel !!!! And thank you to Billy to the true equestrian and gentlemen that you are !!! ❤️🐴❤️
His excitement and passion are palpable. Coming from a family of horse racing enthusiasts, this was gripping stuff!
@@mkader2494 Me too! In KY and worked in the horse industry for 40 plus years as has my entire family. Just wanted to hug his neck!! THANK YOU MARK!!
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The pure joy on Billy's face when he is telling his racing stories is so wonderful! He deserves every accolade he has ever gotten!!
My Dad wanted to be a jockey. Billy is also a great story teller. My Dad was too and he remembered every man's name, also. He also believed God and the 4 d's.
My Dad died August, 2022. Thank you for your life story, Billy.
This guy is a national treasure. What a pleasure to hear his story, his true, American story.
This is an example of living the American dream.
Horse racing is hell for the horses though, total abuse and exploitation.
I had the same thought. This guy is the embodiment of the American dream in every way. Good, decent, hard working, God fearing.
@@cl5193 what does religion have to do with patriotism?
@@MisterMoosterhorses were always "used"
My mother also experienced the American dream. She and Billy have the same life; awesome
I LOVE how he described the way he was a racerider not just a jockey but a part of the horse. Man I would of loved to see him ride.
Yes, I agree! You can tell he loved the horses.
Mark hardly said 20 words! Billy took the reins and ran with his story. Respect to you Billy♥️
Well, this is sober and has not fried their brain amazing human being!!A normal human being , not a tattered brain dead fentanyl POS.
I see what you did there 😏 😉
Exactly what i was thinking. True humility.
i think a lot of these people come in worked up with a story they want to tell and mark just treats them with respect and abides. most of his interviews look like this and thats what interviews are suppose to look like.
@@stuff4826 I couldn't agree more. That's what an interview is supposed to be. Unfortunately, we have too many inflated egos in the position of the interviewer nowadays, and people behind the curtain, trying to get the most marketable sound bites.
One of the best interviews yet! This man can tell a story! He had it in him to be winner! Thank you, Mark!
WOW JUST WOW he gave me chills when he leaned forward and showed how he'd grab the horses head and pull it up and down to help it run. I had no idea that's what they did I thought they were just holding on and the horse was moving its head all by itself. Billy is an incredible story teller.
Yes! For a flash, I saw him in the middle of a race as a young man. It was pretty incredible. It was physical poetry.
@@amyegreene3852 exactly!
Billy's life is another 'proof of God.'
@@cl5193 very inspirational,God bless you. Greatness.
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What a wonderful man. Such an inspiration. Great story teller.
Billy is so full of life. What a fantastic human being.
Best interview I have watched so far.
Such a impressive man and full of passion. Loved it!
His illustration of riding I can't stress enough how correct ..your there but your not ..you bond become one and vibrate on the same level / rhythms..no need to speak it's all mind and body ..I learned to ride and jump no saddle no bridle ..TRUST AND ONCE YOU ARE GRANTED THAT WITH YOUR HORSE ITS UNBREAKABLE.And your privileged not the horse YOU HAVE BEEN GRANTED TRUST FROM SUCH A MAJESTIC BEING..IF ANYONE HAS THIS Privilege as I have you know how special it is and if anyone was the teacher it was my ex racehorse he was a guide to me he showed me discipline ,no fear acceptance when he went lame and was to be put down we didn't give up on him .He showed courage and kindness he never let me give up.When I fell off he would come over and make me get back on .I never rode with a saddle if I didn't have to.Bare bones all connection that horse was out of Secretariat.Racing was in his soul he was a leader and he protected me.I could be stuck in a snow storm he'd bring me home I would sleep on him in the barn when my parents were fighting he wouldn't let anybody ride him people were scared of him he was 17 1/2 hands and a beast .I've never felt more safe and secure and confident iny life FREE 🤗 God is good this man gets it why he was a great jockey and I love he gets it ! I talked to my horses all the time YOUR A TEAM AND NOBODY CAN STOP YOU .THE MOST POSITIVE Unspoken LANGUAGE MY DAD NOE MOM COULD GET HIM TO DO THE THINGS I COULD ..I TOLD MY PARENTS DONT TELL HIM OR DEMAND HIM TO DO THINGS..ASK HIM HELL DO Anything FOR YOU.PROTECT HIM FROM PEOPLE...YOU DONT OWN HIM HE CHOOSES YOU NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND..Thank you Billy for your story and your respect for your gift and for your love The track needs more men like you with moral and knowing what you both are destined to do.To be champions when life seems to be endless ditches .🙏♥️
This man told an amazing story. I could have listened to him all day.
Rest in peace to this man's mother, his love and respect for her is palpable.
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I'm not trying to correct u when I say this, if anything I'm adding to it, the way he describes his mom I say would say, Rest In Power. 2nd grade education, only 4'-11", raised 3 kids, that sounds quite powerful to me. I hope you take my reply as I mean it, well-intentioned.
love how Billy Winland respected and cared for his mother. He learned to control and ride horses very young. Such a brave man with a sense of responsibility who worked very hard. Enjoyed this interview with an admirable athlete young people can admire. I could listen to this man speak all day. Fantastic subject.
I grew up with Billy and his older brother. They were great basketball players despite his height. We all went to Catholic school together and that era really instilled hard work. I lost contact of him after high school and heard that he was a jockey. I didnt know how successful he was but apparently he did well. I ran into him at the Y locker room in 92. We talked abit never about racing. Just of ol times. I was shorter than Billy and much lighter. I had the opportunity one time to get into horse racing but I didnt want anything to do with it. I knew of Shoemaker. We would see each other around town in Pasadena. Us short guys would notice one anohter. I had a beer or two with Shoemaker. I didnt know Winland knew the Shoe. Listening to this I can still hear the Billy Winland I knew in the 70s. Good to see him.
EXTRAORDINARY!
Mark you have a true gift for inviting the most amazing willing storytellers.
As a life-long horse lover this was such a treat for me.
I always feel anguish when I hear about the horses on drugs, having
heart attacks and seriois injuries. And leg cramps and emotional turmoil.
As a horse person, I felt this shit. In the horse racing world - these little guys are giants. They way he described being one with the horse, knowing how to help and when, watching the world unfold-with a goal for you and your horse in your mind.. and finding success together is like touching heaven while still on earth. The torture these athletes go through is mostly unknown, but they do it out of pure love and passion. It’s not just the win and glory they want, it’s the will to touch God. Horses are our closest link to the spirit world- the first horse people knew this.
Horse people are a different type of being, we were blessed with a different connection to God.
Horses are my life. I showed horses. Now do horse rescue.
Best comment. Truth right here.
He's telling us about how he used to put his body through muscle atrophy, while preparing for a race! That on its own is exceedingly hard to do, even for just a few pounds. When your body is eating its own muscle to stay alive, your brain is screaming at you to stop. Begging you to lay down and rest. This man is working out, while in atrophy. Incredible. And what he is telling us, is only part of the tremendous pains a person goes through, to become a world-class athlete, in any competition!
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I am so sorry for Billy's loss of his wonderful Mother. She raised him to be a wonderful person.
I think it's innate in this man. Loved his story.....I wandered into horses in 3rd grade.....I wasn't able to do much with it. The Palomino Pony I rode: forever etched in my heart. Tee
I hope I'm doing that for my son. He's 8
Well said.
Ditto, that...all good mothers and fathers sure try harder...I know that all of us miss our folks, something awful, to this day...
I’ve been waiting for an interview like this. Such an inspiration to all equestrians
Just an inspiration to all...
A good equestrian rides in a sustainable and humane way. For jockeys to be competitive sustainability and being humane go right out the window. A true equestrian doesn’t use their horse as canon fodder.
@@Bob-kk2vgtruth! Too many equestrians, never reach the understanding and joy of a mental connection with these amazing creatures. I own 3, I retired my old girl (a maiden mare) she gets to live her life in the pasture - in peace. At 22 she’s healthy and happy.
After years of trying, I’ve met only a few that have a deeper level of compassion for them. Far too many abuse them.
I am so proud of you, Billy. I wish one day for my children to speak about me like you speak about your mother. I am so sorry for your loss.
I can't tell you just how much I loved listening to Billy. My Dad passed 25 years ago and he was a huge horse racing fan. I grew up in So Cal going to Los Alamitos with him to watch the buggy races. He didn't take me to Santa Anita, but he went there regularaly too. Shoemaker was his favorite jockey and I used to hear all about him. My dad studied the stats in the racing forms like it was a science. He had charts on these horses. Serious horse fan. I wish he was here to hear Billy's interview. Thank you
The way Billy is describing his ability to tell which horse is this or that is he has a feel for horses, he can read a horse, its one of those things you either have it or you don't and he has it. I get exactly what he is trying to explain.
This is the best one yet. This guy is a true gentleman. God bless him and his mom.
What a great storyteller, I could listen to this guy for hours. His life is truly from Rags to Riches and his wealth lies in his heart. Rest in peace to his dear Mother. Like you said he's truly a go-getter. I'm 4 foot 11 with the 6-foot attitude as well. I really enjoyed this interview.
She did raise a gentleman and a Gentle Man. What a great life story. He's so passionate about his life. @Mark ~ I loved this story so much, I hope you can find more people who are willing to share their life story that has a happy closure!!!
He really loved reliving his story by telling it to you
Billy, thank you for sharing your story with us! I’m sure your mom is smiling down on you, the love and respect you have for your mother is like no other.. You sir are a class act.. best wishes..
What a lovely man , his praise for his mom was so sweet and you can see what a lovely person she must have been, by his kind words and gentle spirit. God bless him. 💙
This guy’s got hope and confidence. It’s nice to watch in the morning. I love this channel but sometimes it kicks you in the nuts. God bless Billy! I love dudes that have hope.
He seems like an honest, hard-working, kind man.
Really enjoyed this interview. This man has such a beautiful soul and his way of telling his story was very captivating.
What a fantastic storyteller! A man who feels blessed and exudes positivity is so refreshing to hear from on SWU.
I've never heard horse-riding described so beautifully and accurately. Another gem of an interview from the best channel on TH-cam.
Billy is a gentleman for real. You can tell by the way he speaks of his mother and what his life story is like. What a great interview and story he shared. Thanks for giving him a platform to tell it mark.
This gentleman should write a book…
I could listen to him all day
A world class athlete isn't some small thing to be. What a great interview. I wasnt expecting to enjoy this interview as much as I did. Billy if you read this I am so sorry for your loss, may your mom rest in peace. Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us.
Billy’s story showed his humility and how he embraced life. What an exceptional life Billy has had. A pleasure to view his totally honest story of his life.
What a wonderful interview! I felt like I was a tag along with him on his horse racing journey. What a wonderful man and his momma…bless her for raising such a gentleman. Love this!!!
What an awesome interview. Thanks Mark and Billy for this awesome story. I really like this man, full of confidence, but not arrogant. Probably the first interview Mark's done with no swearing. I love the ones where Mark doesn't have to talk, and I'm sure he does too.
I cried at the end when he passionately talked about his mother. It's true, the greater your capacity to love, the greater your capacity of to feel pain. Grieving is just love.
All the best, Billy. Hugs from Canada 🇨🇦 🤗 💕
Colombian heritage! South American mothers are a blessing and always the strongest ones in the family! Un gusto escuchar esta entrevista parcero. Bendiciones
This was one of the best interviews I have ever listened to. I was totally enthralled by this man’s testimony and loved that he gave GOD the glory for his life. I know he will see his wonderful mother again in paradise. 🙌 Bless you, Billy
Last 5 mins....straight chills. I loss my mom 2 years ago, still feels like yesterday.
Powerful! Encouraging. The strength that a Mom, with a 2nd grade education, can be a mother and a father and raise such a winner! Great Story!
This was the best interview on your channel. Thank you; I’m having my personal desperation with the horrible illness of my dearest husband - fear of losing him, and listening to Billy today energized me and made me hopeful.
I strongly wish that all the answer-seeking, desperate, unfortunate people you interviewed will watch it - it is like winning the lottery! Immense potential! They would learn that however miserable life might be, a human needs a clear vision and Billy’s “4-D’s”! He is quite someone, a man with success and charisma, a brilliant human being. May he have a long life!
How awesome is this! My mom and I have trained small time race horses for many years and to hear from an old jockey like this is amazing!!! Thanks Billy! Love this one Mark!!
Out of all my teachers, at 51 I have just learned the greatest lesson in my life. Thank you for this priceless interview Mark.
I used to go to Bay Meadows as a kid with my best friends grandfather. I remembered most of those jockeys that he mentioned. Great interview.
Same here! I went to Bay Meadows with my father when I was a kid back in the 70’s. This brought back a lot of memories.
@@Splinter.00 I later remember Russell Baze was another. Kind of a shame that Bay Meadows is now gone but what great memories.
Bay meadows in San Mateo CA??
I can tell he is a humble man he wanted to say he got lucky but he realized by saying it was luck he was actually taking away from the story so he corrected himself and said he actually practiced a lot. I get the feeling he is an incredibly respectable man and a well respected man.
He knows his gifts are from God. That's how he can be so confident and humble at the same time.
You see these guys and wonder where they are today. I remember him well from the racetrack
So happy you did this interview!!
When My dad came back from ww2 he bought 2 race horses 🐎
Weslton and Going to town
I still have pics of those 2...
After he sold yhem and opened his tavern I. Indiana he played the ponies on a regular basis ...I remember as a kid him calling his bookie!
He always said don't get a horse! You will go broke ...well I guess it was in our blood..I rescued my first mare back in early 90s and have had horses ever since! I even retired a chicago police horse...he lived to 40!
I also took a track horse from Arlington he won some good races but then got broke down n the owner didn't want to send him to slaughter so she gave him to me ...his name was worthy ...he ended up getting a very rare virus that attacked his lungs n he died at my farm. I think he had a short life due to being a race horse so I'm not a fan of horse racing any more.
I guess once that horse is in your blood you never get rid of it .
I'm almost 60 now and still have 2 old horses.
Sorry for your loss Billy
I lost my mom 20 years ago she was my best freind and I miss her every dam day!
I wish you well and thank you so much for sharing your story!!❤️
Billy is my favorite of all the people you've interviewed, he gets it. God bless you Billy, and your mother.
What a truly inspirational story! Such good values instilled into him at a young age by his mother that he has carried with him his whole life. Amazing man and story.
Billy - THE MAN
I was hanging on every word, every word.
What a genuine human being! I was holding my breath throughout the interview because his energy was mesmerizing, just like his stories. The "Vision" was particularly suggestive: this man lived his dream, what a gift! Thank you for sharing the magic!
Thank you for this talk, Billy. And thank you to your wonderful mother. She made such an impact on you.
Lovin Quasimoto!
He’s fantastic. It was so great hearing him tell his story.
Thank you Mark! A story I can relate. My late husband & I lived in Denver, CO. We would drive down to Pueblo to the dog track every year for the Kentucky Derby. I always won with Calvin Borel. I'm so excited for the 1st Saturday in May. The most exciting two minutes in sports!
Mark, the interviews lately are unbelievable. What an amazing person. True American dream. Hard work and determination. Thank you, Mark and Billy. I love his story.
Amazing interview. He seems to be a very good person. A heart of gold 💛
What a great story teller!! He has passion for everything in life and it is just flowing out of him. Loved this interview! A legend indeed! ❤️
Loved this. He's a great storyteller. Condolences Billy. You'll see your mom again someday.
LOVED this interview Mark! Billy really captured my attention the entire time and was such a good storyteller. His life story would make an awesome movie! What a cool man. Thanks for working so hard Mark. Your work ethic, photography, and interviews are top notch and I appreciate you! 😊
I love horses and horseracing. Great stories from him. Thank you for this interview
Wow!! what a lovely man. He is so appreciative of all the people who helped him along the way. Tremendously enjoyed this positive interview. Thank you Mark
this should be a movie.....thanks Mark.
This absolutely moved me. Earth is lucky to have people like Billy ❤ Fantastic man and incredible story teller. Thank you for this!
Hi Aja Hashian
You truly do carry yourself like your 6’4” you have so much heart
Growing up in the 80s ,
When Hollywood park seemed very popular, my parents taking my brother and I almost every day to the races.
To hear Billy's passion about the horses, and horse racing terms ,
What it was like to be in there with McCarron, pinkay,
shoemaker
Took me back to that time.
The best story by far for me,
Thank you Billy, and may your mom rest in peace.
I grew up riding bareback and it was the best education in riding. I also rode green and difficult horses. When I would gallop my mare through the wood, it felt I was on a crotch rocket. It’s so much fun.
Yes it is a lot of fun
Bareback, develops the best seat, we can ride anything.
What an amazing man. I loved this interview.
I watch most of the videos on this channel. This is the first one that choked me up and brought tears to my eyes. It didn’t happen out of sadness, but out of pure joy. This man didn’t waste life. He worked hard, he was respectful, he had a dream, and he pursued it. He chose his trade and became one of the best at it.
What a remarkable story. I hope Billy speaks to at risk teens and schools. He is the epitome of the American dream.
God bless you, Billy. Thank you for brightening my day.
Really inspiring to listen to. He’s simultaneously bursting with confidence yet very humble.
His work ethic is very admirable as well. I’m sure his life wasn’t easy and there was plenty to complain about, but he didn’t have one negative thing to say this whole interview. Respect ✊
I'd love to spend a day with Billy just listening to stories about his life.
His passion tempered by his humility and love made this man's story iconic and a joy to listen to.
His strength is incredible. His foresight is that of a giant. Thank you Mark.
Great interview. I would love to hear more of these.
Agreed. It's good to hear a more uplifting story.
Maybe a race horse trainer would be a good interview too.
@@amyegreene3852 Yup. Lots to learn from people like him.
What a great interview. I became an avid racing fan about 10 years ago, but I wished it was during Billy's era. I'd love to have a beer and listen to all of his passionate stories. The respect he has for Shoemaker and Pincay tells a lot about his character. God bless you Billy!! Your Mom is watching over you and she's very proud.
Billy, don't lose your enthusiasm and love for life. you are fearless, you have to be to be a jockey, it is a dangerous profession, but those horses get in your heart and in your blood. a hard habit to break. you were born to do it. thanks for your story.
Mark, we really need a part 2 with what happened after his accident and where he is at today
I was in line at the border leaving Mexico years ago and heard a knock at my truck door. I looked outside and saw no one. As I leaned out the window and looked down there was a tiny girl selling gum in single pieces. She was probably 4 years old. Like this brother she was hustling in childhood.
I LOVE this guy! What an exemplary human being! What a powerful spirit! Humility! Love of life! What an inspiration! Thank you!
omg, love this guy!!!!! his passion is contagious!!!! this guy is classy and stand up.... solid.
wish there were more men like this
It’s hard to raise kids with all the right stuff. Sometimes even when you do they fail. This was a success on both ends. Thank you Billy for such a great interview.
really enjoy hearing from people that have done something with their lives.
Love the different types of interviews. The drug addict ones getting a little old because it's the same ol story. Would love to see more interviews like this.
This has to be one of my favorites. His passion and story telling is amazing to listen to.
This is the BEST interview I've ever seen on TH-cam. Thank you Billy for sharing this amazing story. God Bless your wonderful mother.
I was around when Billy was riding. Loved Santa Anita. Great story.
Great story teller - so passionate !
It was a trip down memory lane for me - my uncle is Ron ‘Ronnie’ Turcotte.
A jockey that used to ride for us rode with Yves in Canada.
More Billy Please!! My favorite interview so far. Phenomenal!
I flat out loved this one. Thank you, Billy.
It’s fascinating how life unfolded for him step by step taking him higher and higher. And yet he always remained somewhat grounded.
Always appreciating the good thing he had, his mother and stepfather. Some may look at the same parents and be very disappointed. This is the art of living crystallized.
Like the song says she " ICE n Fire " !
Fantastic interview 👏 Please bring Billy Winland back again!!!
Just wow. Best interview so far. What a credit this man is to his awesome mother, may she rest in peace. Billy is so genuine and such a great story teller. Thank you, Mark
Any man that has so much respect for the people that raised him ( in the case mom and step-dad) is a good man and human. Thank all of you out there for doing a good job parenting!
I loved hearing a true master of his sport talk about the feeling of flowing with the horse, with no load on the horse's back. None of us will ever know that feeling. He's not just a jockey but he is a race rider!