Flat Racing
Is a term commonly used in the UK to denote a form of horse racing which is run over a predetermined distance and in which the horses are not required to jump over obstacles. Racing takes place on a natural grass surface (turf) or on a synthetic surface (known as "all-weather"). The flat races in the United Kingdom are run over a variety of distances from five furlongs (1006 m) to over two miles (3219 m) and are generally called sprints, middle distance or stayers races. Racing in Europe is generally on "turf" or grass, while in the US, the more important races are on "dirt" or all weather.

Steeple Chase
Steeplechases are races over a 2- to 4-mi (3.2- to 6.4-km) course that includes such obstacles as brush fences, stone walls, timber rails, and water jumps.

Endurance Racing
The endurance horse races from 25-50-100-mile rides to multi-day rides up to 275 miles in a 5-day period.

Harness Racing
The racing of horses in harness dates back to ancient times, but the sport virtually disappeared with the fall of the Roman Empire. The history of modern HARNESS RACING begins in America, where racing trotting horses over country roads became a popular rural pastime by the end of the 18th century. The first tracks for harness racing were constructed in the first decade of the 19th century, and by 1825 harness racing was an institution at hundreds of country fairs across the nation.