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My JUWK KUHSAM
Democrat Special Writer
Among the similarities of Point-to-Point races and NSHA (National Steeplechase and Hunt Association) hunt meetings are the kinds of races. Both race meetings usually have programs consisting of hurdle races, timber races and flat races.
Hurdle races-also called brush races or simply steeplechases—are run at distances from a mile and three quarters to three miles over approximately six obstacles per mile. These jumps may consist of hurdles built of wooden frames about one foot high, packed tightly with freshly cut cedar or pine branches to a height of about three and a half feet. Brush fences are usually higher at the hunt meetings, and at the Montpelier Races in Orange, they are natural growing hedges.
Because hurdles can vary greatly in stiffness and height, the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association since 1976 has encouraged the use of a standard artificial fence. When these “national fences” are used, horses competing in other areas will find familiar obstacles to jump-a safety factor. The national fences consist of iron frames filled with green plastic brush to a height of four feet. On the take off side are rolls made of foam rubber covered with green fabric.
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