What Is Steeplechase Racing? Horses, Rules, Races & History
Steeplechase racing is horse racing over fixed obstacles on courses of 2–4 miles. Horses jump fences, hurdles, open ditches, and water jumps at racing pace. It differs from flat racing in distance, obstacles, horse selection, rider technique, and training demands. Origin: First recorded steeplechase took place in Ireland, 1752 — riders navigated from church steeple …