HORSES FOR COURSES, THE NEED TO KNOW ON FLAT, JUMPS, AND HARNESS

Today we focus on the main three horse racing disciplines: flat racing, jumps racing and harness racing. Flat racing is the most popular of the horse races. It outstrips jump racing in terms of prize money. There are no obstacles in the way and horses start in starting gates.

Flat racing is the most popular of the horse racing disciplines. The Ascot Gold Cup is considered the ultimate prize in long distance flat racing. Quarter horses and thoroughbreds excel in flat races. Jump racing and harness racing are less popular.   HRI Foreign Staff recommends the main three types of racing: flat, jumps and the harness. They are: the US, Europe and Australia. It's a good idea to know the different types so you can choose the right one for you. There are many different disciplines for different people. Hri Foreign staff recommends to choose one that suits your needs.

Jump racing is not popular in the USA, but it has a huge following in Great Britain and in parts of Europe. It works in exactly the same way as flat racing, horse and jockey battle it out to pass the winning post first. There are two main types of jumps racing: hurdles and fences and cross-country races. The thoroughbred is the only breed that excels in jump racing.

Harness racing is the only type of horse racing where the jockeys do not ride the horse, but sit in a carriage. Standardbreds are the most commonly seen horse on the harness racing track.