Point to Point racing is a form of amateur horseracing over fences for hunting horses. All horses that race in a point-to-point have to be qualified out hunting and all of the jockeys have to be a member or subscriber of a hunt.
Popularity
both the horses and the jockeys have to obtain a certificate from a Master of Foxhounds stating that they have hunted for at least 4 days in the season
Location
The sport of point-to-point racing, or pointing as it is also known, dates back to 1836 when hunting men used to race their horses from church steeple to church steeple — hence the name point-to-point.
Age
Some point-to-points include flat races for ponies, where riders aged between nine and 15 years can experience their first experience as race riders. These ponies and their young riders must have proven their competency in the hunting field.
Ability
Horses running in Point to Points must be thoroughbreds, save in the case of hunt members races and certain other club members races
Description
Most races are run over three miles with a minimum of 18 fences to be jumped. There are a few longer races of up to four miles and some two-mile races for maidens. The race days are run at local level by a hunt or a recognised club, under the jurisdiction of the Point-to-Point Owners and Riders Association and the Point-to-Point Secretary's Association. The sport is overseen by The Jockey Club.
Potential
Horses that are eligible to run in points are also eligible to run in hunter chases, i.e. races run under rules over regulation fences open only to horses with a current hunter certificate.
Closely
Related Activities
Steeplechase, hunter chases, national hunt racing and hunting on horse back.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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