The Australian Jumping Racing Industry's commitment is to bring the sport to a new generation. We wish to educate about our history, equine welfare and community. Discover the facts about Jumps Racing below.


What is the definition of the horse?

What is the ongoing commitment from Racing Victoria towards Jumps Racing?

Why is it important jumps racing remains a career path for some thoroughbreds?

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How important is the Warrnambool carnival to the sport in Australia?

Why is Victoria the only state to hold jumps racing in Australia?

When does the season happen?

What is the difference between Hurdle and Steeplechase races?

What horses are ideal for jumping?

When should I send a horse to a jumps trainer?

How do I become a Jumps Racing Member?

Where can I find the program?

What type of obstacles are used in jumps racing?

What is a 'One Fit Hurdle'?

What are the equine welfare benefits with the new One Fit Hurdles?

What is a steeplechase?

Steeplechase is an unusual word. Where did it come from?

What is a steeplechase horse?

Where does jumps racing originate from and why are the races run over longer distances?

Why are jumps races held over autumn/winter months in Australia?

What makes a good jumper?

Why would I invest in a jumper?

Why do jumps horses carry higher weights?

Why do jockeys carry heavier weights in jumps races?

What is involved in training a jumps horse?

What are the costs involved with a jumping horse?

How do I become a jumps owner?

What does my horse jump over?

What does my horse have to do to be able to compete in a jumps race?

Does my horse need to qualify each year?

What if my horse is too slow or uncompetitive over hurdle fences?

What distance will my horse compete over when he is jumping?

How will I know where my horse is racing?

How often does a jumping horse run?

How long can my horse race over jumps?

What is the best age for a jumping horse?

Do horses like to jump?

Do some horses take longer to learn to jump than other horses?

Who looks after the interests of the jumps jockeys in Australia?

What is a stayer?

Do jumps horses wear tongue ties?

How should the Riding Crop be used in Jumps Racing?

Who is the Australian Jumps Racing Association (AJRA) and what role do they play in the Racing Industry?

What is the structure of the AJRA?

What are the five key focus areas of the Australian Jumps Racing Association?

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