Steeplechase facts for kids

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Steeplechase (1257926029)
Horses jumping in a steeplechase

The steeplechase is a kind of horse racing that is done in the United Kingdom, United States, France, Ireland and Australia. The horses have to jump a number of hurdles (like a fence) that are put up across the track.

Images for kids

  • Anonymous.The Lads of the Village

    "The lads from the village" - the first recorded English steeplechase 1830

  • Civil War steeplechase2

    Saint Patrick's Day celebration in the Army of the Potomac. Depicts a steeplechase race among the Irish Brigade, 17 March 1863, by Edwin Forbes. Digitally restored.

  • Steeplechasing (AUS)

    A steeplechase at Five Dock, NSW.


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