Sport from the database
point-to-point
point-to-point is a sport or discipline with its own rules, equipment, and scoring formats. At its core, the sport is about complete the race distance faster than the competition. Participation format: Horse and jockey/driver. It is typically contested on or in Racecourse: flat, jumps, harness, or thoroughbred track. Scoring is based on Finish order, time, placing, and race classification. Core equipment includes Horse, saddle/harness, jockey/driver equipment, starting system, and racecourse. Listed competitions include Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Kentucky Derby, Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings. Origin/development: Britische Inseln / International, 17. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to complete the race distance faster than the competition.
Teilnehmer
Horses, jockeys/drivers, trainers, owners, and stables by race class.
Teamgröße
One horse with jockey/driver per entry.
Spielfeld
Racecourse with starting gate/tape, finish, distances, and track surface.
Dauer
Single races over set distances; meetings include multiple races.
Wertung
Scoring uses finish order, time, placing, stakes/grading, and possible handicap.
Gewinnbedingung
Victory comes by first legal finish.
Ausrüstung
- horse
- saddle/harness
- jockey equipment
- starting system
- timing
- veterinary control
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- interference
- doping/medication breach
- start violation
- whip/equipment breach
- weight/eligibility breach
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA)
- Britannica Britannica · encyclopedia · high
- IFHA IFHA · federation · high
- International Agreement IFHA · official · high
- International Agreement PDF IFHA · official · high
- BHA British Horseracing Authority · official · high