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Standardbred

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Standardbred

Breed of light horse developed in the U.S., primarily for harness racing. The foundation sire was an English Thoroughbred imported in 1788; his progeny were bred with other breeds, especially the Morgan, to produce speedy trotters and pacers. The Standardbred's height is 15–16 hands (60–64 in. [152–163 cm]); its weight is 900–1,000 lb (410–450 kg). Colour varies, but the most common is bay. “Standard” refers to a requirement imposed in 1871 that, to be registered, a horse must meet certain standards of speed (e.g., trotting a mile in 2.5 minutes).



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He states that it reduces the risk of venereal disease, when the reality is that Contagious Equine Metritis is spreading like wildfire in the US standardbred world because they cannot contain it while they are moving infected semen around the country.
STANDARDBRED* The fastest harness horse in the world, the Standardbred must meet ''standards'' in regards to their speed and breeding in order to be registered as a standardbred.
Danielle led from early in the ride on her 15hh bay gelding Euphoria's Quest, who is of unusual 3/4 Standardbred bloodlines, a breed best known as racing trotters.
 
 
 
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