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fence made of natural brush, often living or cut cedar. Many point-to-points make their own brush fences each year. Also, the largest and stiffest obstacles are often found on British racecourses. Some American timber racers travel to England to race over their brush fences, as they are of similar difficulty.
COLORS — (Also known as silks or racing silks.) The jacket and hat worn by jockeys to designate the ownership of the horse. Each owner or stable has their own distinctive design and colors.
FURLONG — The standard measure in U.S. racing and ’chasing, it equals l/8th of a mile.
HURDLE —Metaland plastic components which make up the National fence utilized by most hunt meets in this country. Built to simulate the natural brush fences, it is approximately 4’ high, with a 4’6” width. Also, the English
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