What is Point-to-Point Racing?
The sport of Point-to-Point racing is Steeple Chase racing for amateur riders, on horses that have qualified to run by having been out hunting. The origins of the sport can be traced back to riders racing their hunters from one church steeple to another over natural countryside, and jumping whatever obstacles crossed their path (for more information download a brief history of Point-to-Pointing). The sport has evolved somewhat over the years and these days horses competing are thoroughbreds, other than in Hunt Members races, and run at organised meetings, over a designated course of fences, and as a regulated sport. Races are mainly run over a distance of 3 miles, and over steeple chase fences of approximately 4 feet 3 inches in height and made of birch. There are a few longer races (up to 4 miles) and a number of 2 ½ mile races for maiden horses. Who runs Point-to-Point Racing? The sport is run under the administrative body and governance of the Point-to-Point Authority (PPA), whilst
