[RC] Standardbreds and Part Standardbreds in Endurance - Carolyn BurgessJon:
It actually makes perfect sense. The reason that they are called "Standardbreds" is that they were bred to a "Standard", that being that they could cover a certain distance in a standard time. I don't know what the standard is now, but you can still get a horse registered as a Standardbred this way.
There are both trotters and pacers in the racing world, but they all pace. My guy when he gets nervous or excited still paces. He has been know to pace out of the start of a competitive trail ride, and people will ask my husband, what the heck is he doing. It is the nicest gait to ride to, as are all lateral gaits.
Carolyn Burgess
Jon.Linderman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: BTW, not to confuse the issue, but not all std breds are "standard". They Carolyn Burgess
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