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VetWrap to protect the hind shins from damage if a horse skims across the solid rails.
C Is for Cup. Cup races are usually the featured events ofthe day. ACup race runs, literally, fora coveted cup (such as the International Gold Cup or Colonial Cup), mid, typically, a hefty purse as well
D is for distribution. Purse distribution is mandated Jby the National Steeplechase Association. The owner of the winning horse in each race receives 50 percent of the purse. Twenty percent goes to second; 12 percent to third; seven percent to fourth; five percent to fifth; four percent to sixth.
E is for entry. Entry fees in a race range from $25 for a point-to-point to $3,000 for the $150,000 Colonial Cup stakes.
F is for field. The ‘field’ describes a group of horses running in a given race. The field often, in a steeplechase, races across a field as well.
G is for gelding. The vast majority of steeplechasers are geldings, altered male horses. Few stallions race over fences, though a few have done so.
H is for horse. A horse, in literal terms, is an ungelded male over the age of 5.
I is for international. The International Gold Cup program has an invitational race open to top amateur jockeys from around the world, part ofthe Fegentri series.
J is for jockey. A young rider may apply for a jockctys license on his 16th birthday.
K is for kick. A horse showing a Tate kick’ has more energy in the later stages of a race, often closing in the final strides to win.
L is for lead. Pronounced leed,’ a horse is said to be on his right or left lead according to which front leg is the last to strike the ground m a stride. Around a turn, the rider wants his horse on the inside lead.
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