Master of Fox hounds on horse with hounds at point to point horse race at lydstep, pembrokeshire Wales UK
A point to point is a form of amateur horseracing over fences for hunting horses. In Ireland many of the horses will appear in these races before they compete in National Hunt races either in Ireland or in the UK. In contrast in England and Wales horses running in point to points are more likely to be at the end of their national hunt careers. The Irish point to point is used as a nursery for future young stars: a horse that wins its debut point to point in Ireland will often sell for a lot of money. Horses running in Point to Points must be thoroughbreds, save in the case of hunt members races and certain other club members races ( Pegasus club members race). The horses have to obtain a certificate from a Master of Foxhounds stating that they have hunted for at least 4 days in the season before racing starts in January. In addition the jockey must obtain a certificate from the hunt secretary.
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Location: Lydstep Pembrokeshire Wales UK
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