Hippodromes existed in Ancient Rome, Greece, Constantinople. These places were the center of social life and sport. The word hippodrome comes from Greek, and means “place for racing,” since hippo is a horse, and dromo is a run. The very first Russian hippodrome was founded not in the capital, but in the Tambov province (Lebedyan) in 1824. And only in 1836 was built in Moscow.
Nowadays, equestrian sport in Russia continues to develop. And one of the centers for horse breeding and competition is the Krasnodar Hippodrome. Has the governor set as his goal to preserve and, if possible, increase the number of horses? and also return to this place the title of the best horse breeding land.
Indeed, thoroughbred English horses are tested at this hippodrome. And therefore, the hippodrome (Krasnodar) is far from a second-rate place, it is considered a rather prestigious center for breeding and training horses.
History of the racetrack in Krasnodar
According to entries in the Krasnodar media (in the newspaper Kuban Vedomosti), the hippodrome was opened in 1868, when the official poster was published in the print media. However, in fact, the first leaps occurred here a little earlier - in 1864 (April 26). For officers of the Kuban Cossack army , competitions were held in the wasteland near the forest. The first horse, which passed 4 versts, was awarded. For this run, the winning officer received 500 rubles in silver.
But in 1978, a new modern hippodrome (Krasnodar) settled in this place. Photos of riders performing dizzying stunts on a horse under musical accompaniment, information about trainers, the cost of training a horse - all the information, as they said, can be found on the website http://www.khip.ru/. Only in this city are the results of tribal trials the best and most objective. This fact was confirmed by the Institute of Horse Breeding of the Russian Federation.
Hippodrome Services
In the Kuban, the hippodrome is extremely popular and famous. Krasnodar is a city of horse breeders, and is ready to provide its guests with many services. Here, not only competitions are held with a tote, which are allowed from 2016, but the following services are also available:
- hippotherapy;
- photoshoot;
- horse riding;
- excursion throughout the hippodrome;
- horse riding training;
- a club for young children, where they are taught to ride a pony;
- horse rental;
- There is a cafe for those who are hungry.
The center also provides horse maintenance services for those involved in horse racing. For the horse, you can hire a veterinarian and choose a jockey for horse racing.
In addition, with the management of the hippodrome, you can agree on the organization of the competition and transportation of your horses to the specified date of the competition. Traders may agree to advertise on the racecourse or to set up a point of sale and treat guests to delicious food.
The Hippodrome (Krasnodar) also placed a telephone for booking tickets on its official website on the main page.
Service Prices
All prices for services can also be found on the official site of the racetrack. The price contains a large number of items of services, which is updated at the beginning of each year. It is already known: in 2017 the cost of visiting the races will vary from 100 to 2 thousand rubles. In the VIP sector, a table costs 5-6 thousand rubles; in the green zone, a ticket costs only 100 rubles; and for children under 12 years of age and pensioners, veterans there are discounts, admission is free for them.
Horse training - 5500 p. Sightseeing tour will cost 200 rubles. from one person. Individual training on horseback riding: per hour - 1400 rubles .; for 8 hours (on weekdays and daytime) - 9,600; on weekends - 12,000 rubles.
Those who want to get a riding lesson need to contact the trainer in advance by phone. The opening hours of the arena are from 8am to 8pm.
How are the competitions going?
Everyone who has visited at least once a hippodrome (Krasnodar) knows how the races begin. Before the jump, all jockeys must be weighed. The total weight of the rider and the saddle must not exceed 55 kg. The lighter the rider, the greater the chance of winning. But here another important role is played by the age of the racehorse: for 3-year-olds only riders are needed, for older horses - jockeys of a different weight category.
First, horses gallop in front of spectators so that they can appreciate physical strength. Only then the horses are brought into the pits, and the judge gives the official start to the races.
Winners will definitely receive prizes. They are awarded a goblet, and horses put a wreath of flowers around their necks. The race season begins in April and lasts until November. This is the longest race period in Russia.
How to find a racetrack (Krasnodar)?
You can get here both on personal and public vehicles. Convenient parking is located near the entrance. If you are looking for the address of the place of the race, it can be found just like the phone number on the website, in the main tab "Krasnodar Hippodrome". The address of the sports facility is ul. Begovaya 11. You can also get on any bus that passes along the Rostov highway. And you will need to stop at the turn to Rossiyskaya Street.
Holidays, entertainment and competitions at the racetrack
Every year, a lot of great events are held at the city hippodrome. Their goal is to interest the public, instill in adults and children a love of horses, and, of course, give real relaxation to the audience. One of these is the equestrian theater, where tricks performed by the best athletes-pupils and the trainers themselves are demonstrated. This spectacular sight will clearly not leave anyone indifferent. And such ideas stimulate children to engage in equestrian sports, which not only educates the mind, but also instills a love for animals. Horse breeders are responsible for the health of their pets.
At the performance, viewers can see skillful vaulting, and jumping through a burning hoop, and horse-riding, and show jumping. Bright costumed theater is the only one of its kind in the city of Krasnodar.
For children with physical disabilities, in November 2016, for the first time, special open Paralympic competitions were held.
A chance to declare oneself and become more confident was given to children with really difficult fates from different regions of the country. It is possible that the Paralympic competitions will become a good and good tradition.