A jockey gets a leg up from the trainer. This is usually achieved in one smooth motion while the horse is moving forward. The move begins with the jockey lifting his left leg to the back. The trainer stoops and grabs it by the calf, and at the same time, the jockey gives a little jump. Somehow they manage to coordinate their moves without the rider flying over the other side of the horse.

This mixed media piece combines watercolor and pastel with India ink lines. Many layers of broken color were applied, so that every surface is alive with contrasting hues and textures.