Despite a knee prosthesis and medical warnings, Jacques You, passionate about riding since childhood, continues to ride horses thanks to the unwavering support of his family who gave him an unforgettable birthday gift.
At 80, Jacques You never imagined giving up his passion. A rider since childhood, this horse-racing enthusiast continues to ride despite a knee prosthesis that would have stopped many riders. His doctor recommends caution, but Jacques simply responds that he cannot imagine his life without horses.
For his eightieth birthday, his family wanted to give him something unique. Instead of a traditional gift, his children and grandchildren booked him a spot in the stands for the day's Quinté+, by his side to share the excitement of the races together. A simple gesture that perfectly encapsulates what drives this family: shared passion.
For decades, Jacques has meticulously archived his selections in Excel files, noting every horse, every performance, every odds. For him, horse racing is not just a game: it is a discipline, a science, a way of life that he proudly passes on to his descendants.
« Horses have given me everything throughout my life », he simply shares. « And now it's my turn to give them time with the ones I love. » A philosophy that his family chose to celebrate in his presence, in the stands, to remind him that some passions stand the test of time without ever taking a single wrinkle.
This Sunday, Jacques's grandchildren will be by his side, eyes fixed on the track. Perhaps one of them will one day carry the torch of this family passion.
For his eightieth birthday, his family wanted to give him something unique. Instead of a traditional gift, his children and grandchildren booked him a spot in the stands for the day's Quinté+, by his side to share the excitement of the races together. A simple gesture that perfectly encapsulates what drives this family: shared passion.
For decades, Jacques has meticulously archived his selections in Excel files, noting every horse, every performance, every odds. For him, horse racing is not just a game: it is a discipline, a science, a way of life that he proudly passes on to his descendants.
« Horses have given me everything throughout my life », he simply shares. « And now it's my turn to give them time with the ones I love. » A philosophy that his family chose to celebrate in his presence, in the stands, to remind him that some passions stand the test of time without ever taking a single wrinkle.
This Sunday, Jacques's grandchildren will be by his side, eyes fixed on the track. Perhaps one of them will one day carry the torch of this family passion.
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Source: Ouest-France