I have seen countless colleagues struggle to come to terms with retirement. I learned a lot from Richard Dunwoody when he was riding, and I completely understand why he took off and undertook what most people consider mad challenges. Tony McCoy challengecolleaguecompletely share on social
Essentially, I am a dreamer. I've dreamed all my life. When I started, I dreamed I'd be Champion because it is a sport that is all about the people who win the most, and I have a fear of not winning. Tony McCoy championdreamdreamer Change image and share on social
Really racing is about the horses, not me. You can't do it without the horses, and they are the big players as are the lads who look after them, and they rarely get a mention. Tony McCoy bighorselad Change image and share on social
Many of us in the jockeys' room are wasting to ride many pounds below our natural weight, but all the while you are doing that, you also want to ensure that you are as strong as possible so that you can give your mount every possible chance in a race. Tony McCoy chanceensuregive share on social
I've always got a sweet tooth. I have chocolate hidden in places that nobody knows about. Tony McCoy chocolatehavehide Change image and share on social
A lot of healing is in the mind. I'm not talking about serious illnesses like cancer. I'm talking about ordinary broken bones. Healing begins in the head. You have to convince yourself you can do it. Tony McCoy beginbonebreak Change image and share on social
During every race, an ambulance trails the riders around the course. You know that sometimes you are going to end up in the back of that ambulance. Tony McCoy ambulancebackend Change image and share on social
I like challenging myself. I'm not a person who likes not to work. Tony McCoy challengelikeperson Change image and share on social
I'm very lucky to live my life through a sport that I love. I'm in a very privileged position that my work is my hobby. Tony McCoy hobbylifelive Change image and share on social
The criticism does not hurt because I have always been my own worst critic. I wouldn't say I don't respect other people's opinions, but my opinion is the most important. Tony McCoy badcriticcriticism Change image and share on social
