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Standardbred horse or trotter, American breed of light horse light horse, any breed of horse that is used primarily for riding or for light work such as pulling buggies. Light horses have their origin in the Middle East and N Africa. ..... Click the link for more information. developed especially for harness, or sulky, racing. Of Thoroughbred Thoroughbred horse, breed of light horse more properly known as the English running horse. As its name implies, it was the first pedigreed, or "thoroughbred" horse. ..... Click the link for more information. ancestry, it is similar in appearance to a thoroughbred but has shorter legs. The breed is characterized by great stamina and its ability to trot or pace at extreme speeds without breaking into a running gallop. Sulky racing originated in the United States on the dirt roads of the early 19th cent., but it has since spread, as has the horse which made it possible, to Europe, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. Standardbreds are any color, usually chestnut, black, or brown; they average 15 hands (60 in./160 cm) in height and weigh near 1,000 lb (450 kg). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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8 million persons), operates live dog racing from June 1st to November 30th and simulcasting of several dog, thoroughbred horse and standardbred horse races on a year round basis. In addition to its grass roots support and the economic development studies, Bedford Downs has received the unanimous support of adjacent governments including the support of every township supervisor in the 17 townships surrounding the Bedford Downs site, both political parties, numerous local and regional political officials and the leading Standardbred horse breeders of Pennsylvania. AHBL has been an industry leader for more than 40 years in the breeding and racing of standardbred horses under the stable name "Armstrong Bros. |
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