by Greg Thompson, StallioneSearch.com

VINTON, LA—FEBRUARY 9, 2015—Louisiana-based Quarter Horse jockey Jesse Chavis was found dead yesterday at Longhorn Training Center in Vinton, Louisiana, according to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department. He was 28 years old.

According to AQHA race records, Chavis was victorious on 202 mounts from 1520 career starts. In a short career, Chavis amounted for 13 stakes victories, and compiled career earnings of $2,891,626.

As of press time, the cause of death was unknown.