Discusses the jumps that horses and their riders need to master for steeplechase racing, and covers topics such as competitions, training, the history of the equestrian sport, and equipment.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Steeplechase 101 -- Steeplechase history -- The Gran National -- the thoroughbreds -- Making a winner -- Becoming a jockey -- Tools of the trade -- Risks of steeplechase -- Steeplechase language -- National Velvet -- Red Rum: superstar -- More greag horse tales -- Riding superstars.