Hurdle Collection (page 10)

Horses. Leaping a 3 ft. 6 hurdle. Photograph shows twenty-four consecutive images of a man riding a horse named Phryne L. jumping over a hurdle. Date c1881. Horses. Leaping a 3 ft. 6 hurdle

Well bunched at the last hurdle. Date c1887

Cheltenham Races at Prestbury Park
Amersham jumping the final fence in the Amateur Handicap Hurdle Race at the Cheltenham Steeplechase Clubs Autumn Meeting at Prestbury Park. 1911

Tired hurdler
A tired hurdler, 1955 1955

Roumanian Horse Show
A Romanian officer giving a magnificent horse jumping display for King Carol II of Romania during his visit to Timisoara, following his return from exile. Date: 1930s

Steeplechase Water Jump
Athletes negotiating a Steeplechase Water Jump hurdle. Date: 1980

Blue painted sheep gates used as fencing in rural garden, in late evening sunshine, Suffolk, England, may

Hurdle made from traditional weaved willow branches, England, july

Newly made wooden sheep hurdles outside workshop, Shropshire, England

Domestic Rabbit, adult, jumping hurdles at show, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Shropshire, two adults, folded on roots, Shropshire, England, october

Geoffrey Dyson OBE, chief coach for Britain in track and field from 1947 to 1961, seen leaping over a hurdle

Zambia - Spitting on Hands Greeting
Zambia - Spitting on Hands as a form of traditional Greeting

Tattersall Racing Tickets for the Silver City Cup, Melbourne Cup, Metropolitan Stakes, Grand National Hurdle Race and Caulfield Cup in Australia in 1899

Point to Point
A horse and jockey jumping a hurdle on the Four Burrows Point-to-Point, Trebuddanon, St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Womens hurdles at Monte Carlo
The annual womens athletics meeting at Monte Carlo -- a hurdle race, with a French contestant in the lead

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"Hurdling Through History: Overcoming Obstacles with Grace and Skill" From the Olympic Games to circus spectacles, the art of hurdling has captivated audiences for centuries. Hurdlers, like those in our leisurely pastimes, have always amazed us with their agility and determination. In 1948 at Wembley Stadium, Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands and Maureen Gardner of England showcased their prowess in the 80-meter hurdle event. Their fierce competition symbolized the spirit of sportsmanship that defines the Olympic Games. Even before then, a captivating American poster from 1899 advertised Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus. The acrobats fearlessly leaped over a group of majestic elephants, leaving spectators in awe. Not limited to circuses or stadiums alone, athletes worldwide embrace this challenging discipline. In Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, a young athlete aged only 20 demonstrates his skill by gracefully jumping hurdles, and are not exclusive to humans; even racehorses have been known to leap over these obstacles with incredible speed and precision. A vibrant lithograph captures these magnificent creatures soaring through the air during an exhilarating race. Beyond athletics lies another realm where hurdles play a crucial role - law enforcement. Police German Shepherds undergo rigorous training that includes hurdling exercises to enhance their physical abilities while on duty protecting communities. Traveling back in time to Victorian-era England reveals yet another facet of hurdling's history. During this period, it was not uncommon for individuals partaking in recreational activities such as card games or races to incorporate hurdles into their entertainment repertoire. Speaking of card games brings us to "Freddie Frog Hurdling, " featured in an old maid deck from yesteryears. This whimsical game allowed players to engage in friendly competition while navigating imaginary obstacles just like real hurdlers do on tracks around the world today. Finally, we witness the thrilling world of horse racing.