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Point-to-Point racing is amateur horseracing over fences for hunting horses. Horses running in Point-to-Points must be registered thoroughbreds, except in Hunt Members races and certain other Club Members races. The horses have to obtain a certificate (Hunter Certificate) from a Master of Foxhounds stating that they have hunted for at least four days in the season, in addition the Riders must obtain a certificate from the Hunt Secretary.

Point-to-Point Regulations in the UK require all races to be run over 3 miles, but there are some exceptions. A 3 mile race is usually two circuits of a typical Point-to-Point course. Every course must have a minimum number of fences and at least two fences must have ditches (this is usually one fence that is jumped twice). The fences should be approximately 4 feet 3 inches high and are made of birch, broom or spruce. On the whole they are at least 10 yards in width. The first fence in any race must be not less than 14 yards wide.

The South Herefordshire Hunt holds a Point to Point annually, for more information please get in touch.