A professional who weighs jockeys and riding equipment before and after each race to ensure that assigned handicapped weights have been carried during race. Responsibilities include:

• Weighs rider and saddle on scale to assure that weight is as specified on racing program.
• Directs rider to insert or remove lead pads from saddle pocket to meet specified weight.
• Notifies racing officials of rider unable to meet weight limit.
• Weighs rider and equipment after race to assure that lead pads were not lost during race.