David Simpson: Going reports on the radar, again *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist discusses the need for better fixture planning
Point-to-point
Jump straight to the latest point-to-point news and opinion
The sport of point-to-point is amateur horseracing over fences with registered thoroughbreds.
Point-to-pointing is intrinsically linked to hunting. Point-to-point horses must have hunted for at least four days in order to take part, while riders have to be certified by the Point-to-Point Authority in order to take part. Horses that are not full thoroughbred can take part in members’ races at point-to-point meetings.
The point-to-point season typically runs from late November until mid June. Each meeting can host up to seven races, which are around 3miles in length.
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Darren Edwards: The leaders were too fast *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on why the quick ground is taking everyone by surprise
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A champion set-up: the trainer and jockey taking the pointing world be storm
H&H visits the champion duo, trainer Phil Rowley and jockey Alex Edwards, at home
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Former point-to-point rider aiming for solo Atlantic rowing record attempt
‘My number one goal with this challenge is to inspire more young people who have been through life-changing emotional or physical trauma’
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Rider who broke his neck in fall defies the odds to take on charity walk
Ed Barrett, who was kicked in the neck in a point-to-pointing fall, will walk a lap of Newbury racecourse’s parade ring
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Sore knees, fancy tractors and Irish hospitality: jockeys raise £10,000 for charity in 900-mile cycle
The jockeys battled through gruellingly-long days, sore knees and the occasional sat-nav error to reach all 26 Irish racecourses, raising £10k for charity
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New body protector rules to come into force this autumn
The change involves an increase to the minimum standard of body protector and will come into force later this year
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David Simpson: It can be hard to find information if you’re not in the know *H&H VIP*
Is pointing still one of the UK’s best-kept secrets, asks Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist
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Darren Edwards: Watering can create patchy ground *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist weighs up the season’s unusual ground conditions
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David Simpson: What can we do to boost pointing? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist has ideas for breathing new life into the sport
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Protecting people, horses and the sport: why clean sport week applies to you
‘It is vital that everyone participating within equestrian sport fully understands the importance of clean sport’
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Darren Edwards: Pointing numbers down as bureaucracy increases *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist addresses the sport’s challenges as numbers keep falling
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Polly Walker: Let’s not jeopardise pointing *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's guest point-to-point columnist discusses the centralisation of point-to-point subscriptions
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David Simpson: Can under Rules courses promote pointing? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist ponders the strengths of pointing and under Rules venues
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David Simpson: Fixture list under the microscope *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist urges all pointing fans to have their say on the calendar
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Darren Edwards: Begone March! *H&H VIP*
Darren Edwards on this season’s biggest challenge
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David Simpson: Is it such a big deal? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on using brands to encourage new participants in the sport
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‘He taught me dreams can come true’: Point-to-pointer who won Gold Cup dies aged 30
The horse’s owner recalls his fairytale career, from pointing to Cheltenham victory
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Visit Nicky Henderson's yard and 5 other horsey things to do this Easter
Hurrah for the Easter holidays! We're excited about the impending chocolate fix, yes. But there are plenty other horsey reasons to get us in the holiday mood as well...
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Snow thwarts eventers: horse trials abandoned mid-afternoon due to blizzards
‘A difficult decision to make, but the safety of our riders is paramount — we hope you all understand’
