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Steeplechase Collection (#7)

"Thrilling Moments and Triumphs: A Glimpse into the World of Steeplechase" Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Point to Point Racing (graphite & w / c heightened with white on paper)

Point to Point Racing (graphite & w / c heightened with white on paper)
XYC306552 Point to Point Racing (graphite & w/c heightened with white on paper) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); 14x25.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The House of Commons Point to Point Steeplechase Near Rugby, Mr

The House of Commons Point to Point Steeplechase Near Rugby, Mr
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE NEAR RUGBY, MR. ELLIOTT LEES WINS ON DAMON, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866 (oil on canvas)

Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XOS779039 Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 180x152 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Steeplechasing: Three Riders galloping to right, mounted spectators in background

Steeplechasing: Three Riders galloping to right, mounted spectators in background
XYC294962 Steeplechasing: Three Riders galloping to right, mounted spectators in background (graphite & w/c on paper) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 26x36.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: A Horse Race, 1886 (colour litho)

A Horse Race, 1886 (colour litho)
XIR234128 A Horse Race, 1886 (colour litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Steeplechasing: At the Start (oil on canvas)

Steeplechasing: At the Start (oil on canvas)
XYC158508 Steeplechasing: At the Start (oil on canvas) by Shayer, William Joseph (1811-92); 12.1x24.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Steeplechasing: The Hurdle, 1869 (oil on canvas)

Steeplechasing: The Hurdle, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XYC158507 Steeplechasing: The Hurdle, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Shayer, William Joseph (1811-92); 12.1x24.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Steeplechasing: The Brook (oil on canvas)

Steeplechasing: The Brook (oil on canvas)
XYC158506 Steeplechasing: The Brook (oil on canvas) by Shayer, William Joseph (1811-92); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Scenes from a Seeplechase: The Winner A Steeplechase: The Winner Signed in black paint

Scenes from a Seeplechase: The Winner A Steeplechase: The Winner Signed in black paint, lower left: " H. Alken", Henry Thomas Alken, 1785-1851, British

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge A Steeplechase: Near the Finish Signed

Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge A Steeplechase: Near the Finish Signed in ocher-color paint, lower left: " H. Alken", Henry Thomas Alken, 1785-1851, British

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Steeplechase cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette, Tom Oliver on Discount, and Jem

Steeplechase cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette, Tom Oliver on Discount, and Jem Mason on Lottery Study of Three Steeplechase Cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge A Steeplechase: Taking a Hedge and Ditch

Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge A Steeplechase: Taking a Hedge and Ditch Signed in black paint, lower left: " H. Alken", Henry Thomas Alken, 1785-1851, British

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish A Steeplechase: Another Hedge Signed

Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish A Steeplechase: Another Hedge Signed in black paint, lower left: " H. Alken", Henry Thomas Alken, 1785-1851, British

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The Liverpool and National Steeplechase at Aintree, 1843, William Tasker, 1808-1852

The Liverpool and National Steeplechase at Aintree, 1843, William Tasker, 1808-1852, British

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: ATLANTIC CITY: BOARDWALK. A view of the boardwalk at night, with lights on all the buildings

ATLANTIC CITY: BOARDWALK. A view of the boardwalk at night, with lights on all the buildings. Photograph, c1911

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: ENGLAND: STEEPLECHASE, 1843. Great National Steeplechase at Liverpool. Engraving

ENGLAND: STEEPLECHASE, 1843. Great National Steeplechase at Liverpool. Engraving, English, 1843

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: CONEY ISLAND: MENs RACE. A swim race of men in street clothes at Coney Island

CONEY ISLAND: MENs RACE. A swim race of men in street clothes at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1910-1915

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Grafton Hunt

Grafton Hunt
April 1905: Grafton Hunt steeplechase with a view of the Grandstand. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: New York Worlds Fair - The Parachute Jump

New York Worlds Fair - The Parachute Jump - a 200 ft tower - one of the highest buidlings at the fair Date: 1939

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Wiltshire Agricultural Show at Salisbury Miss Glencross clearing the water jump 15

Wiltshire Agricultural Show at Salisbury Miss Glencross clearing the water jump 15 May 1928

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Brownstown, taking a fence 1925

Brownstown, taking a fence 1925

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: R A point to point, Green Street Green, a fall. 1939

R A point to point, Green Street Green, a fall. 1939

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Steeplechase, Rockaway, N. Y. Postcard. 1903, Steeplechase, Rockaway, N. Y. Postcard

Steeplechase, Rockaway, N. Y. Postcard. 1903, Steeplechase, Rockaway, N. Y. Postcard
Steeplechase, Rockaway, N.Y. Postcard. 1903, Steeplechase, Rockaway, N.Y. Postcard

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Composite print of three scenes: Ships sailing round a South American island: Orchid from Borneo

Composite print of three scenes: Ships sailing round a South American island: Orchid from Borneo: Three Frenchmen riding horses in a steeplechase. Anonymous Japanese print 1850-1900

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Rider Jumps At Horse Show

Rider Jumps At Horse Show
Washington, D.C.: March 17, 1927. Mlle. Helen Heilman puts her mount over the bars in practice for the Armys Society Circus to be held at Ft. Meyer, Virginia

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Sidesaddle Jumps At Horse Show

Sidesaddle Jumps At Horse Show
Cardiff, Wales: September 18, 1923. A woman taking the high hurdle sidesaddle at the horse show in Sophie Park

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Rock Creek Hunt Club Jumps

Rock Creek Hunt Club Jumps
Washington, D.C.: October 15, 1925. Pat Murphy of the Rock Creek Hunt Club taking the jumps on the first annual field day of the season

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Horses Jumping A Creek

Horses Jumping A Creek
Princetown, England: April 19, 1934. Two horses jumping over a creek in the Spooners Harriers Point to Point races at Dunnabridge in Dartmoor

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Horse Dumps Rider In Pond

Horse Dumps Rider In Pond
Sydney, Australia: April, 1937. This horse at the Sydney Royal Easter Show suddenly declined to take the jump. However, the rider had no such choice in the matter

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Horse And Rider Fall Alike

Horse And Rider Fall Alike
Gatwick, England: February 13, 1937. Both horse and rider find themselves in similar positions after a spill in the Brook Steeplechase

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Horse Show Jump

Horse Show Jump
Devon, Pennsylvania: c. 1930. A rider takes a jump at the Devon Horse Show

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Riderless Horses Take Jump

Riderless Horses Take Jump
United States: c. 1925. Two mounts clear a hedge as they continue the steeplechase after having lost their riders

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The House of Commons Point to Point Steeplechase Near Rugby, Mr. Elliott Lees Wins on Damon

The House of Commons Point to Point Steeplechase Near Rugby, Mr. Elliott Lees Wins on Damon
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE NEAR RUGBY, MR. ELLIOTT LEES WINS ON DAMON, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European




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"Thrilling Moments and Triumphs: A Glimpse into the World of Steeplechase" Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House: Witnessing a remarkable display of skill and determination as Pat Taaffe guides Arkle to victory, conquering the final hurdle with sheer brilliance. Desert Orchid clears a jump during the Cheltenham Gold Cup race 15th March 1990: In an awe-inspiring moment, Desert Orchid soars through the air, defying gravity with grace and power in pursuit of glory at the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup. Steeplechase with Faller: The heart-stopping intensity captured in one frame, where both horse and rider face formidable obstacles while pushing their limits towards triumph or fall. Racehorse Foinavon, ridden by jockey John Buckingham on his way to win the Grand National: Against all odds, Foinavon gallops fearlessly towards victory under John Buckingham's expert guidance, etching their names forever in Grand National history. The Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool: Sergeant Murphy coming home to win: A momentous occasion unfolds as Sergeant Murphy charges across the finish line amidst thunderous cheers from spectators; an unforgettable triumph that will be celebrated for years to come. Racing at Haydock Park - January 1948: Immersed in nostalgia, this snapshot captures horses thundering down Haydock Park's track as they compete fiercely for glory against a backdrop of winter beauty. West Surrey Staghounds Point-to-point races at Slyfield: Amidst picturesque scenery and roaring crowds, courageous riders navigate treacherous terrain during point-to-point races hosted by West Surrey Staghounds – a true test of horsemanship skills. Teal and Legal Joy take the last fence in the 1952 Grand.