Steeplechasing Racing Equestrian

Steeplechasing Racing Equestrian

Steeplechasing

The name "steeplechasing" came from the quaint custom of horsemen (and ladies, when so inclined) to challenge one another to a race, often selecting the most notable and identifiable landscape feature - usually a far away church steeple - as the finish line. These impromptu races often took the form of a deadout run straight cross-country, hurtling every obstacle in the way - including hedges, walls, brush, livestock, and irate farmers - much to the exhilaration of the riders and whatever spectators happened to be standing within view. wp

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- A guide to horses, people and places involved in jump racing in the UK
- Covers Point-to-Point steeplechasing in the UK and Eire. Includes photos, news, FAQ, message board, and related links.
- Features history of the race and members badges from 59 racecourses.
- A UK horse racing web site with the emphasis on national hunt racing. Included is a Grand National and Aintree section and also a Welsh National and Chepstow area.
- Information on the current season's Grand National as it becomes available, plus past winners and other information.
- Calendar of Virginia steeplechasing races. Links to race sites, dates, times, and locations.
- Information about Point to Pointing in the UK, specifically Wales and Borders (Midlands). Includes dates, venues & feedback from the public.
- A tribute to Arkle containing a summary of his career and his pedigree.
- Directory of links to steeplechasing websites as well as other horse related sites.
- UK horse racing and steeplechase news.
- Information and links for National Hunt Horse Racing in the UK. Includes Grand National Steeplechase and Cheltenham Festival coverage.
- Offers tips, analysis, previews, reviews, horses to follow and articles for National Hunt racing (jumping) in Britain.

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