Racecourse in Pardubice appeared in the XIX century and became one of the most striking sights of the time. Most aristocrats preferred to stay in Pardubice while hunting in the nearby forests. In order to entertain the capital's nobility, the city authorities decided to build a racetrack, for which she gained a few horses of a special breed, rare in the Czech Republic. These horses could participate in the races. A few years after the construction of the Hippodrome bright holidays, during which it was possible to see groups of riders in picturesque attire accompanied by hunting dogs who participated in overcoming various obstacles. These jumps are called steeple-chase, and glorified Pardubice for the whole Czech Republic.

A couple of decades Hippodrome been pleasing locals and visitors Pardubice, when suddenly the mayor found that the official opening of this facility and was not. So in 1874 the site for steeple-chase open again in a more solemn atmosphere in the presence of several dignitaries.

Local route with obstacles in complexity ranks second after Liverpool. Still on the horse races conducted on a Racecourse in Pardubice, going color European nobility. The main prize for winning at the races is the amount of 100 thousand dollars. The main competitions of the year are held on the second Saturday of October. At this time, all Pardubice hotels are filled, so be sure to book well in advance.

The racetrack is open at any time of the year. Here you can watch the training of jockeys, take riding lessons, communicate with instructors and so on.