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A stallion named Hambletonian, foaled in 1849 in New York state, is condsdiered the
founding sire of the Standarbred breed. Hambletonian was an extraordinary trotter for his
time and sired many foals. His decendents would lead to the develoment of the
Standarbred breed. The term "Standardbred" came to be used in 1879. To be accepted
into the registry, the horse originally had to be able to pace a mile in 2 minutes and 30
second. As horses improved that time has been decresed.
Standarbreds are closesly related to Throughbreds, however their bodies are longer
and heavier in build. Standardbreds range from 14 to 16 hands high. They are
found in most solid colors, however anything other than bay, brown, black, and chestnut
are not common. Standardbreds are known to be the fastest trotters in the world and
are popular in Harness racing. Harness racing is a sport where Standardbreds race
around a track either trotting or pacing while pulling a driver in a two-wheeled
cart. Standarbreeds can be trained to be ridden under saddle and can be competitive
in many other English and Western practices along with trail and pleasure riding.
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