Baige
Kunan baige
Kunan baige – long-distance horse racing (11 km)
Riders are 8 years old and older. Horses of all breeds over the age of 2 years are allowed to participate in the race. The race is held at a distance of 11 km. New competitions are held according to the rules of the Baige Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreign team line-up: 3 horses, 3 horses, 3 coaches, 1 representative, 1 groom.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Alaman baige
Alaman baige – long-distance horse racing (25 km)
Riders are 8 years old or older. Horses of all breeds over the age of 3 years are allowed to race. The races are held over a distance of 25 km.
Competitions are held according to the rules of the Baige Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreign team line-up: 3 horses, 3 jockeys, 3 coaches, 1 representative, 1 groom.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Top baige
Top baige – long-distance horse racing (18 km)
Riders are 8 years old and older. Horses of all breeds over the age of 3 years are allowed to participate in the race. The race is held at a distance of 18 km. Competitions are held according to the rules of the Baige Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreign team line-up: 3 horses, 3 jockeys, 3 coaches, 1 representative, 1 groom.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Flat racing
Horses of the English thoroughbred riding breed that are registered in the international stud book and have a passport are allowed to participate in flat racing. The races are held according to the international rules of the international public organization “Qazaq Jockey Club”. Jockeys wear special clothing. Races are conducted by weight in accordance with the age, gender of the horse and race category.
Flat racing is held at the following distances:
Flat racing at a distance of 1,600 m
Stallions and mares born in 2022 are allowed to race.
Foreign team line-up: 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 1 coach, 1 groom, 1 representative.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Flat racing at a distance of 2,400 m
Stallions and mares born in 2021 are allowed to race.
Foreign team line-up: 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 1 coach, 1 groom, 1 representative.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Flat racing at a distance of 3,200 m
Stallions and mares born in 2020 and older are allowed to race.
Foreign team line-up: 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 1 coach, 1 groom, 1 representative.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys, 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
Zhorga Zharys
Zhorga Zharys – pacing race (9 km)
Riders are 8 years old and older. Horses of all breeds over the age of 3 years are allowed to participate in the race. The race is held at a distance of 9 km. Competitions are held according to the rules of the Baige Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreign team line-up: 3 horses, 3 jockeys, 3 coaches, 1 representative, 1 groom.
National team line-up of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 horses, 6 jockeys 6 coaches, 6 grooms.
