Standardbred
Sign in to saveThe Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing where they compete at either a trot or pace. Developed in North America, the Standardbred is recognized worldwide, and the breed can trace its bloodlines to 18th-century England. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions.
Key facts
- Horse breed.name
- Standardbred
- Horse breed.image
- Standardbred Hunter.jpg
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- First Class Lady - Tapio Perttunen.jpg
- Horse breed.features
- Well-muscled, long body, slightly heavier than a Thoroughbred, solid legs and powerful shoulders and hindquarters; able to trot or pace at speed for racing.
- Horse breed.country
- United States
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- United States Trotting Association
- Horse breed.std1
- https://www.ustrotting.com/rulebook/
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Article
8 sectionsContents
- Characteristics
- Gaits
- Orthopedic diseases
- Breed history
- Uses
- Harness racing
- Post-racing careers
- References
The Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing where they compete at either a trot or pace. Developed in North America, the Standardbred is recognized worldwide, and the breed can trace its bloodlines to 18th-century England. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions.
== Characteristics ==