Flat racing are spectacular professional race of horses along an even (smooth) surface. Officially, flat racing are carried out for the testing of breeding horses for speed, which leads to the conclusion whether or not they should be breeded further.
Flat racing are the most popular and prestigious of all types of racing. The best and fastest horses compete in them. This type of racing is popular almost everywhere.
FLAT RACING
English thoroughbred horses are allowed to participate in flat racing, as long as they have passports and are registered in the international studbook (tribal).
The races are held under the international rules. Jockeys take part in competitions in special clothes. The racing is held by weight in accordance with the age and gender of the horse and the category of the race. Flat racing is held at the following distance:
- flat racing at 1,600 m distance.
The stallions and mares who are participating in the race must have been born in 2016.
Composition of the foreign teams – 1 horse, 1 jockey, 1 coach, 1 groom.
Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
- flat racing at 2,400 m distance.
Stallions and mares must have been born in 2015.
Composition of the foreign teams – 1 horse, 1 jockey, 1 coach, 1 groom.
Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
- flat racing at 3,200 m distance.
Stallions and mares must be over 4 years old.
Composition of the foreign teams – 1 horse, 1 jockey, 1 coach, 1 groom.
Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Download: competition rules of Flat Racing