Flat Racing

📘 Overview

Flat racing is the most common form of competitive horse racing. It emphasizes speed on level racetracks without obstacles.

  • Sprints: 400–2,000 blocks; straight and fast

  • Routes: 2,000–6,000 blocks; longer, relying on both speed and stamina

Flat races test acceleration, top speed, and the rider’s ability to maintain pace.

🐎 Breed Regulations & Stat Requirements

  • Speed: 35–50 mph

  • Jump: 0.00–6.99 ft

  • Divisions: D3 to D1

Races are breed-specific: a horse can only race if both sire and dam match the event breed.

Popular Racing Breeds:

  • American Paint Horse

  • American Quarter Horse

  • Anglo-Arabian

  • Appaloosa

  • Arabian

  • Araloosa

  • French Trotter

  • Missouri Fox Trotter

  • Orlov Trotter

  • Russian Trotter

  • Standardbred

  • Thoroughbred

🧑‍⚖️ Judging

Timing is handled at the start bell and finish line using stopwatches or plugin-based timers. Judges track exact finish order and times.

❌ Disqualifications

  • Signs of lameness or injury before or during the race

  • Tripping or falling mid-race

  • Leaving the course by exiting the fenced track

⚠️ Penalties

Penalties apply to ensure fairness between weight classes and age/gender groups:

  • Horses carrying less weight than competitors

  • Older or male horses gaining unfair advantage

Note: These are rare, as horses should be grouped appropriately.

📊 Scoring

Winner = first horse to cross the finish line with no disqualifications or penalties.

If penalties apply, they are subtracted from total time. Fastest adjusted time wins.

🧱️ Course Building

  • Sprint Tracks: Straight or short oval (400–2,000 blocks)

  • Route Tracks: Oval, figure-8, or creative circuit (2,000–6,000 blocks)

Tracks must:

  • Be fenced or clearly marked

  • Fit within distance regulations

  • Use finish line markers and judge viewing areas

🎁 Prize Pot & Entry Fees

All prizes must be in-game currency or item equivalents. Use of real-world money is strictly prohibited and may result in permanent IP bans.

💼 Attire & Equipment

Rider:

  • Visors or eye protectors

  • White breeches

  • Team shirt

Horse:

  • Racing saddle

  • Racing bridle (fit to the horse)

  • Numbered saddle pad

  • Horse blinders

📚 Hosting Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 judges required

  • One judge starts/stops the timer and tracks finish order

  • Lap timers or plugins must be used to record finish times

  • Hosts may use official racing tracks or register their own custom builds

Courses must meet size requirements and be registered before use.

Flat Racing is a thrilling test of raw speed, precision, and timing. Whether you're sprinting down a straight or rounding a long curve, may the fastest horse win!

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