Historical Horse Racing

Black and white vintage photographs capturing the excitement of horse racing, showcasing jockeys in action, celebrating the sport's rich history and thrilling moments.

Vintage Photograph. Horseback rider jumping over fence obstacle at Horse Show in Millbrook New York.
Vintage Photograph. Horseback rider jumping over fence obstacle at Horse Show in Millbrook New York.
354 assets in this story
1838-21074606
Two Female Polo Players Standing with Horses, Portrait, USA, circa 1925
5513-75520988
Cliff Gab - Canterbury, assist to Judge Sydney Racecources. August 1, 1945. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).
4443-73201659
Delton, Jean, Two men on horses at Spanish trot, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photos, photographically illustrated books, Planche XXIV Fig. 1. Fig. 2., height 242 mm, width 160 mm, 1807 - 1891, maker, manufacturer, 1882 - 1892, paper, collotype, photoprint
6145-50449282
Alix Dolan & "Pride of Jersey"
5513-65648122
Champion thoroughbred stallion at the Show today ***** War Eagle, with him is owner, Mr.J.C. Bendrodt. April 1, 1941.
6145-52975742
Klarabergsleden opens. Riding police
6176-67054704
Panorama, Jockey: P. Beasley', 1939. Artist: Unknown.
6145-29400361
Anefo photo collection. Dravers to the pelic prize on Duindigt, MR. T. Hames Stewardess at KLM congratulates the Jockey J. P. De Vlieger. July 26, 1959
5513-19318954
Royal Windsor Horse Show.Princess Alexandra of Kent riding her pony ***** Marie at the recent Royal Windsor Horse Show. June 27, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto)
6145-29492904
Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam, Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Harvey SMI (England) at Johnny Walker in action. October 31, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
255-68850643
Vintage Photograph. Charro Festival in Mexico City Lassoing horses on horseback.
6145-29457428
Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam in RAI. The German A. Schockmohle in action. October 27, 1967
6145-29322086
Anefo photo collection. Combour Hippique Rotterdam. The prince with South America. September 4, 1952. Rotterdam, South Holland
6145-29397946
Anefo photo collection. Draverijen Hilversum to troubadour price first th. Kooijman with terrorist second J. Wagenaar with Sieger. January 18, 1959. Hilversum
5513-75520896
"Minstrel" Wins The cambridgeshire - A general view of the finish. The winner is in mid-track, followed by Turk's Blood.On the far rails at left are Queen's Beaches (Leading) and Marshal Ney.Lord Rosebery's "Minstrel," A 66-1 shot ridden by apprentice C. Gaston, won the Cambridgeshire handicap stakes second leg of the Autumn double, in (E. Mercer UP) at Newmarket today October 27.Third home was Marshall Ney, with Turk's Blood in fourth place. There were 36 starters. November 04, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
5513-68312161
Caranna winning the AJC Derby at Randwick this afternoon. He got a dream opening in the straight and finished with a great burst. October 1, 1955.
4220-20434695
Page from The Tatler reporting on the historic victory of England against America in the International Polo Trophy (Westchester Cup) in June 1914. The England Team, described as the 'Bigger Four' (a skit against the American Team who WERE known as the 'Big Four), are, from left, Captain Lockett, Captain Barrett, Captain Cheape and Captain Tomkinson. They are pictured in the top photograph as Meadowbank. The bottom photograph shows the England supporters - Mr H. W. Barrett, Lady Wimborne, the
4220-20434628
The British and American polo teams who played in the International Polo Trophy (Westchester Cup) in 1913. The American team were known as the 'Big Four' and were J. M. Waterburyl, Lawrence Waterbury, H. P. Whitney and Mr Devereux Milburn. The England team were Captain Leslie St Clair Cheape, Captain Noel Edwards, Captain R. G. Ritson and Captain Vivian Lockett. The Americans won a narrow victory and the following year, England managed a famous victory against the USA a few months before the
6176-67081259
Snake Lightning. Jockey: T. Hawcroft', 1939. Artist: Unknown.
255-28529603
Vintage Photograph. Man riding horse inside field. Frame 20
6145-29594641
Elsevier photo collection. Annual ring riding farmers Middelburg. 60 participants Dongen Championship province Zeeland. August 15, 1957. Middelburg, Zeeland
1525-23633039
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
6145-50447276
Agassiz
6145-52889293
Papier-positive by Ludwig David showing a horse at the step gait in a riding school. Includes rider alignment, horse posture, and sequence of movement.
5513-19934014
Four-Year Task Begins On Ascot Rececourse -- Surveyors at work on the paddock bend infornt of the Grandstands at Ascot. The New Mile, which is at an acute angle to the stands, is to be moved, and the hill at the start levelled.Work has now started on the plan, adopted last year, to alter the whole lay-out of Ascot race course, which is to be widened, slopes levelled, and corners reshaped. The scheme, which is not expected to be completed until 1952, will make Ascot the finest course in the world. All spectators in the stands and most on the Heath will be able to see the horses for the full distance, even in the longest races. Whilat the work is going on, racing is to continue on the existing course. October 20, 1948. (Photo by Fox).
6145-29512351
Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam 1965 in the RAI in Amsterdam. H. Smiths during a jump on Harvester horse. October 24, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
5513-76019173
Owner Mr. George Gayleard fondles Gay Monarch after one of the gelding's Randwick wins. January 12, 1948.
5513-16036541
Champion Horsewoman Pat Smythe with her horse Prima Donna on whom she competed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show to-day. To-morrow she will embark the horses Prince Hal and Eforejiot for Lisbon to compete there and will follow by air herself next week. Champion horsewoman Pat Smythe with her horse Prima Donna after competing at the Royal Windsor Horse Show recently. Miss. Pat Smythe Britain's champion horsewoman, who will come to Australia at the invitation of the Equestrian Federation to ride at the Royal Easter Show. May 20, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mali Contract Picture).
6145-29318480
Anefo photo collection. Concours Hippique The Hague, award ceremony by Haagse Bloemenkoningin. August 11, 1954. The Hague, South Holland
6145-29439509
Anefo photo collection. Draining on Duindigt between the Netherlands and Belgium. Number 1 The winner Troubadour (Belgium) with R. bals, Li number 7 second ASTryanax (the Netherlands) with F. J .. September 29, 1963. Wassenaar, South Holland
4408-14060
Celebrated winning horses and jockeys of the American turf, Horses - Riding & Racing
1899-18794998
Horse Racing Illustration - Harry Bassett and Longfellow in their great races.
1035-11450
Rochampton, England: June 4, 1926. Miss Cecillie Nickalls taking the last ball at the Pony Gymkhana. She was the winner of the ball and bucket race, which requires nerve and dexterity and an agile mount.
6145-29493565
Anefo photo collection. Slip hunt of St. Hubertus (equestrian sport) in forests Udenhout. November 20, 1971. Noord-Brabant, Udenhout
1889-60401411
Royal Dublin Society Horse Show, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
6145-29400448
Anefo photo collection. Draversderby on Duindigt: Derby x Winner M. Vergay with his daughter. 2 August 1959. Wassenaar
6145-29665234
Anefo photo collection. Flower party in Stadium, Arrival Queen Juliana. September 12, 1953
6145-29379074
Anefo photo collection. International Concours Hippique in RAI. The German H. G. Winkler on Romanus. November 2, 1963
6145-29574664
Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix Princess Irene participate riding races Grebbeberg. Princess Beatrix. 19 April 1952. Grebbeberg, Rhenen
6145-48682640
A thrilling finish, West Flagler Kennel Club. A thrilling finish, West Flagler Kennel Club
5513-72506578
Duke of Edinburgh - On Horse Back - (Not Polo). June 25, 1953 (Photo by Daily Mirror).
6145-29367954
Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Printing Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0741. 1956
4220-20427860
"Won by a Head" Beautiful image by Harrison Fisher of a Sporting girl rider with her hat, red waistcoat and riding crop, holding onto the head of her noble racing steed, following a successful race. Date: circa 1910
6145-29497431
Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam in RAI; Preparations; David Bronne (England) on horseback (manhatting) for the RAI. October 27, 1970. Great Britain
4443-21167195
AN AMERICAN RACER IN ENGLAND-MR. KEENE'S "FOXHALL," WINNER OF THE BRETBY NURSERY PLATE--DRAWN BY H. STULL, 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America
6145-59326826
Ranger scene at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo: Ruiter takes obstacle, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1925 photograph Part of the photo album of Mr Brams, Opperhoutvester by Queen Wilhelmina at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo. Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo photographic support gelatin silver print hunting, chase. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. hunting-ground. jumping (horse in motion) Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo
4409-17435787
Magnetizer, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
6145-29721033
Favor, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Favor, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)
1540-111858490
Father and children jogging at Mahalaxmi race course , Bombay Mumbai , maharashtra , India
6145-52847104
Color print before 1900 depicting the Large Cody Match, showing a cavalier competing against a vélocipedist, with audience, landscape, and sporting context.
4409-17391390
Pontico, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
4409-17503875
Firenzi, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
6145-29176337
Firenzi, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Firenzi, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420031
1899-20226383
Well in Front.