About the Standardbred
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Best known for harness racing, this American breed has some of the fastest trotting horses in the world. The origins of the breed trace back to 1780 when an English Thoroughbred named Messenger was born. One of his descendants, “Hambletonian 10” is credited as the foundation sire of the breed. The name “Standardbred” comes from early registration requirements. Where horses had to complete the one mile distance within a standard amount of time. Harness racing developed as a sport for the, “common man” and became an American tradition. There are two different types of Standardbreds, the trotters and the pacers. The trot is a two beat diagonal gait and the pace is a lateral gait. In the pace both legs on one side move forward at the same time. Although many Standardbreds get their start on the track, they are not just race horses. Owners often remark on their docile personalities and big hearts.
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I had one growing up and he was fantastic! He would have done anything for me. I rode so many miles as a teenager. I took care of him and he took care of me. I was devastated when my parents sold him my first year in college. He was a horse of a lifetime. I’d have another in a second.
Why didn’t you bring him with you? I hate these stories. “I had the best horse ever and I love him oh soooo much… but yeah he was sold when I left and I don’t know where he/she is now… oh well.”
Infuriating.
My childhood horse just turned 29. He has moved four times with me since I left for college, got married, and bought a farm with my husband, which is where he lives now with the others, at home with us. People, actually take care of your horses when it counts. Not trying to be mean but this is why horses end up in horrible circumstances.
I have a 16y/o Standardbred mare. Maple is as sweet as can be and is protective of not only me but also the girls I ride with. Despite her coming from Amish country and having to do some re-training, she's as happy as can be doing anything from an easy trail to high-speed gaming (I show her for 4H and she absolutely loves pole bending). But you're right, when a Standardbred has found their person, it is THEIR person. If you're looking for a horse with a family-loving personality and a caring temperament, look to the Standardbred.
just got my first standardbred this week! 15.3hh dark bay 13yr old gelding.
immediately, he was so loving and kind. theyre like protective babies, and so so SO comfortable to ride!
My Standardbred is now a cow sorting horse and trail horse. She is empathetic, kind, sweet to kids, and a smart horse. It's a great breed!
I have an all black female standardbred (no star no socks, solid black) and named her Cassiopeia. She’s so sweet and is my shadow.
American Standardbreds are fine jumpers and exhibit a calm, bold, intelligent temperament. Highly sought after for their speed and placid disposition, they are known for their strong, dense bones and ability to maintain high trotting speeds. Their bodies are long, their withers well defined, and their legs solid and refined. This is a horse that is very people-oriented.
I have had eight Standardbreds for trail riding horses in my life. There is NO better steadier and kinder horse than a standardbred.
What saddle do you use? I can’t find one that fits her to save my life!!!
@@casst.1964I use an Aussie stock saddle on my pacer. Love it.
Amazing horses are the standardbred, I have one in a herd of three, the other two are thoroughbred,
She is the head horse in the herd and I've never seen intelligence like my neigh', tough, strong built like Arnold Schwarzenegger but is the easiest to handle and loves to chat, haha
Great little video
Thankyou
Wonderful I comment on your recent video to do standardbred not realize you had done them already!
I work with 13 standardbred at racetrack. They are amazing
Great horses are my wonder breed as a horse trainer in horsemanship and as a dressage rider.
This is one breed I still have yet to see in person other than maybe catching a glimpse of one at the Kentucky Horse Park. I've had tons of Thoroughbreds from off the track. I'd love to check out more Standardbreds. I've heard so many good things about them from those that have had them. Mainly I hear that Standardbreds tend to have very solid temperaments. Looks like a wonderful type of horse for people to look at buying off the track, or adopting through any organization looking to transfer these horses from the track to homes. My initial thought is that Standardbreds are probably potentially good endurance horses, if that sort of competitive pursuit is your thing. Imagine the versatility! You can have a horse that can ride and drive.
They are great! I had 3. The Standardbred Retirement Foundation takes in hoses off the track and adopts them out. I'm glad they get a second chance, that wasn't always the case.
Always enjoyed your videos! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
She said it exactly right at the end turn them out for a few days throw a saddle on them trail ride for hours no problem, I know I have done it
I have seen it done! Where I took riding lessons, they used STB's for trail rides. They would get them off the track, put a saddle on them and go.
Great video, Im trying to figure out what breed my horse is, as everything in her passport is unrecorded except the year of her birth! She's got the head of a standard bred, the body of an irish sports horse and the nature of a thoroughbred, so a bit more digging to do 😂🤦♀️
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you've got a fun project on your hands!
The best breed of horse in the country and you give it 1:49? 🤔
Sitting their pace is like riding a cloud...with a saddle though......I found them uncomfortable for bareback, though. Too much spine
What kind of saddle do you use? I can’t find one that fits mine. I’ve tried so many different ones.
@@casst.1964 for any hard to fit member of a horse breed like a Standardbred, I would recommend taking the horse to a reputable and trustworthy saddle maker in your area to have it accurately measured for a custom fit saddle specifically made for that horse. It may be more expensive, but it is well worth it in terms of the horse's comfort and well being. And ultimately your own. Taking into consideration the saddle pad you will be using or will need to use with your custom saddle.
Doing it this way, has saved me a lot of guesswork and grief over time.
Growing up, my family members raised and raced these harness horses in a sulky, and they are the Amish people's first choice for pulling a buggy or wagon. None better!!
But they are good for saddle horses as well. it's just that it's hard to find a saddle that fits decently right off the rack.
great horses. unfortunately, most Russian authors describe them like ugly and uncomfortable for riding. :(
I own a standardbred and they are at all not uncomfortable to ride.my horse has very smooth gaits and he’s an ex race :)
Just adopted my first standardbred...he's quite handsome, and very eager to please...before I looked at a 3 yo standardbred mare and she had a beautiful body but face like a donkey. So it depends haha
@@emelieellison4563 how is the canter on the flat? Do you have to 2 point, or is it seatable ?
I think my grade horse might have a lot of standardbred
Could be! Does he/she pace at all or just have similar breed characteristics?
@@DiscoverTheHorse i alway thought that they are natural trotters first and foremost, but are trained to pace wearing pacing hobbles from when they are first harnessed into the sulky. That's how they get used to pacing from an early age and will do it from then on. Of course if the colt comes from a racing bloodline line of pacers/ or trotters that may influence things