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For some thrill seekers, the greatest adrenaline rush at the races is to stand alongside the rail at the awesome timber jumps. As the horses approach, fans can hear riders’ urging and horses’ breath,coming in deep gulps, can inhale scents of horse sweat and leather.
The ground literally trembles with excitement as horses gather, launch into the air and come dow n running on the friendly side of the formidable fence. Other times, a horse mistakes the take-off, landing in a heap.
Danger is apparent with each galloping stride. Brush racing offers a different sort of appeal than the timber races. Soft fences meant to be brushed through make for faster, more reckless competition. To fans at railside, the swishing sounds as runners flick through the tops of the natural cedar or plastic national fences give an impression of unquenchable speed.
Whether an equestrians or not, it’s hard not to come away from each meeting with an immense respect for the athletic equines and the dashing riders tha^ speed around the ovals.
Steeplechasing is what you make of it — a spectacle, party, tour or athletic challenge. The odds are that one or more of these facets will appeal.
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