What is Standardbred racing?

Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

Standardbred racing, or "trotter racing" is a type of horse race where Standardbred horses, not Thoroughbred horses race. Each horse pulls a small cart or sulky, behind them and instead of galloping, the horses trot at a great speed. The horses are bred specifically for their trotting ability, resulting in this breed. It is widespread all over America.

Answer by  toomuchfun2 (6)

Standarbred racing originated in North America in the 1700s. It's unique style consists of using harness racing style (which means the horses trot instead of gallop).

Answer by  jne0493 (83)

Standardbred racing is widely available in America, predominantly in Florida, Kentucky, and California. Standardbred is actually the breed type of horse used in Standardbred racing, where a rider on a 2 wheeled cart 'paces' his horse around a track. The horses loose points or become disqualified if the horses pace gait breaks into a trot or gallop.

Answer by  crash0708 (83)

Standardbred racing is also known as sulky or harness racing. It is a variation of the traditional horse race that involves a two wheeled buggy, know as the sulky, and a very lightweight driver.

Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

Standardbreds are a breed of horse known for their natural ability to trot very quickly. This trate has been bred into them over the past several hundred years. In Standardbred races, horses actually pull a small, lightweight cart or "sulky" which is controlled by the jockey riding in it. The horses trot instead of gallop during the race.

Answer by  DaveG (75)

Standardbred racing aka harness racing is a form of horseracing where a standardbred horse pulls a cart behind them around a dirt oval for a specific distance.

Answer by  MrsShannonHarrell (768)

Standardbred racing is harness racing. It is very popular in the USA, and known as the "poor man's sport". We have trotting bred horses, and pacing horses. Popular at fairs.

Answer by  horseylady (49)

Standardbred horses are a breed used particularly for harness racing and begun in areas such as North America, another area it is held is Canada.

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

It's sulky racing, and it's at many tracks throughout the US. The Standardbred is the breed of racehorse used. They are smaller than Thoroughbreds and are trained to be either trotters or pacers. There are rescue organizations for Standardbred horses who have retired from racing, too.