Australian Jumping Racing Association

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Our Mission

To maintain a professional organisation to support the industry of Australian Jumps Racing. To increase crowds at jumps races by creating a broader interest in the sport. To engage a passionate equine community including trainers, jockeys, owners & stakeholders. To increase the amount of horses involved and advocate horsemanship & equine welfare before, during and after jumps racing.

Introducing the One Fit Hurdle 2021

Watch Trainer, Eric Musgrove, Discuss the New Hurdles

AJRA 2021 Jumps Season Awards

Hosts Matty Stewart & Shane Jackson celebrate the people, achievements and horses behind the 2021 jumps racing season.

2021, has been the safest year in jumps racing in over 10 years.

The Onefit hurdles have proven successful in safety measures and provide a magnificent backdrop to present jumps racing at it’s best. Media coverage this season has been the most positive yet and is a credit to the transparent hard work and dedication of the entire industry, in particular our team at the AJRA who continuously put the horse first.

In relation to horse safety, we are pleased to share with you that with 70 races across the season in Victoria, horses are jumping safer and with steadfast entries throughout. The safest the sport has been since 2001 – with the reduction of faller rate of 82% it is only onwards and upwards from here.

J.J Houlahan Jumps Championship

The J.J Houlahan Jumps Championship was introduced in 2006 as a series encompassing the 16 premier jumps races conducted in Victoria and South Australia.

The J.J Houlahan Jumps Championship is now in its 15th year.

Discover The 2021 Results

Jumps racing horses are the most sought after for rehoming when it comes to life after racing

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STATISTIC: 80%

of trainers have grown up around horses

FACT: 95%

of retired jumps horses transition immediately into equestrian performance.

Reduction in faller rate by 82%

With the implementation of the OneFit, faller rate has reduced, equine & participant welfare a core focus

The Facts About Jumps Racing

Wonder what jumps racing is all about? Find out all the facts about Australia's most historic racing code. We wish to educate about our history, equine welfare and community.

Discover the facts about Jumps Racing