The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) was incorporated in the spring of 2006.   It was a collaborative effort of many leaders in the horse racing industry, including race tracks, jockeys, horsemen, and many others who had a vision of a program that would bring much-needed financial assistance to a group of athletes who have given so much to the sport of horse racing.  

The PDJF is governed by an independent board comprised of stakeholders from a broad cross-section of the horse racing industry.     

The PDJF is committed to working with both industry and medical research groups to improve the safety of both the human and equine athlete as well as medical research projects dedicated to reducing catastrophic injuries.    


Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund Board Members

Roy Arnold - Treasurer                                           Jack Fires
Bob Bork - Secretary                                              Peggy Hendershot
G. R. Carter                                                            Nancy LaSala - President
Jon Court - Vice President                                      Terry Meyocks
Bo Derek                                                                Bill Murphy
William Farish                                                         John Velazquez
Craig Fravel                                                            William Punk