National Steeplechase Association

The Governing Body of Jump Racing in America

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in America. The NSA offers three unique membership options (Historian, Patron and Member), each with exclusive benefits.

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License Applications

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In the News...

Race Chair Wrap Up

NSA Winter Meetings Deemed a Huge Success The annual NSA Race Chairmen’s and Board of Directors’ meetings were held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, SC. Aiken Steeplechase Chairman Frank Mullins hosted the Race Chairmen’s six-hour conference, which was themed “Sharing Best Practices.” Nineteen of the 28 scheduled race meets…
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former steeplechase jockey Leo O’Brien has passed away at age 85

Sad news from the racing community. Retired trainer and former steeplechase jockey Leo O’Brien has passed away at age 85. Leo was the dad of the NSA’s new assistant Racing Secretary Keith O’Brien. Here’s a tribute from the New York Racing Association: NYRA mourns the passing of Leo O’Brien OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New…
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Lisa Rackle Ben-Dov,  Virginia Philanthropist, Conservationist and ardent animal lover, dies unexpectedly at 80

Lisa Rackle Ben-Dov, whose life spanned a distinguished professional career in New York with a deeply rooted philanthropic presence in Virginia’s hunt country, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, only months after defying cancer. Born in Atlanta on March 21, 1945, to Eugene Emile Rackle and Mabel Claire Moody Rackle, Lisa grew up in Metairie,…
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Tod Marks Photography

The National Steeplechase Association website proudly features the beautiful photography of Tod Marks. Tod is an Eclipse Award winning photographer who has cover thoroughbred racing for decades. His work regularly appears in publications in the U.S. and Europe. He is the official photographer of the National Steeplechase Association. Additional work can be viewed on his website at: https://todmarks.photoshelter.com/

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Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation

The Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation preserves and advances the sport by funding programs that promote Opportunity, Growth & Change. The Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation website is located at:  https://tgsteeplechasefoundation.org/