Standardbred

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The Standardbred is a horse breed best known for its speed and stamina in harness racing, particularly in trotting and pacing events.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf horse breed
averageHeight 14.2 to 16 hands
averageWeight 800 to 1,000 pounds
breedingInfluence Canadian Pacer NERFINISHED
Morgan horse NERFINISHED
Norfolk Trotter NERFINISHED
Thoroughbred NERFINISHED
commonColor bay
black
brown
chestnut
gray
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
developedInCentury 19th century
foundationSire Hambletonian 10 NERFINISHED
Messenger NERFINISHED
governingSport harness racing
hasBodyType long body
powerful hindquarters
strong build
hasGaitType pacer
trotter
hasHeadType refined head
hasLegType solid legs
hasNeckType medium-length neck
hasRegistry studbook
knownFor speed
stamina
lifespan approximately 25 to 30 years
primaryUse harness racing
raceDistance one mile (typical North American standard)
raceType sulky racing
recognizedBy Harness Racing Australia NERFINISHED
New Zealand Standardbred Breeders Association NERFINISHED
Standardbred Canada NERFINISHED
United States Trotting Association NERFINISHED
selectionCriteria endurance
soundness
speed at the trot or pace
temperament docile
willing
usedFor endurance riding
pacing races
pleasure driving
riding
show competition
trotting races

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Messenger Stakes breed Standardbred