What are Steeplechase horse racing races?

Steeplechase horse racing began for the first time in England and Ireland, the first recorded steeplechase occurred in Ireland County Cork in 1752. Since the church steeple was the highest and most important monuments, they were used to mark the target line for the course; Therefore, the term steeplechase evolved from a simple idea of ​​"persecution on the tower". Sport has evolved from European entertainment of fox hunting and gave hunters a way to test the speed of their mountains during the persecution of running countries.

The first steeplechase courses were often above the rough terrain, which meant that the horse and the rider were forced to deal with what they could be on their way. The only goal is to first get on the tower. The horses and the rider had to be very qualified and able to jump, take water and cleverly maneuver on the finish line. Needless to say, it was a difficult and dangerous design.

As the sport proceeded, but the basic steepplkuz Echase evolved into a predetermined route with adequate obstacles and NEMAvenue length. The first organized steeplechase races began around 1830 and the basic course of Steeplechase is now 2-4 miles (3.2-6.4 meters) and consists of a combination of obstacles such as stone walls, water jumps, brushes and wooden rails.

The form of steeplechase races known as an obstacle is often used to train horses for more strenuous steeplechase. Obstacles usually consist of obstacles that are 1 to 2 ft (0.3 to 0.6 m) lower than obstacles on the Steeplechase course and the races are usually less than 2 km.

Sport in Chase Racing has quickly spread to America, where the National Association of Steeplechase was created in 1895. These associations are responsible for keeping records, promotion, organizing races and licensing individuals and racial meetings. Steeply races are held on several thoroughbred racing tracks across the country, the most important race is AmericaGrand National Steeplechase in Belmont Park. Steeplechating is also still a very popular and most famous steeplechase in England, the English big national, is held every year in Aintree.