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Standardbred Horse Racing
Standardbred is a breed of horse used for racing in harness rather then with a saddle. These horses are best known for trotting and pacing. In this topic, you will find questions on breed characteristics, gaits, equipment, and racing.
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SP, Simply is the Starting Price of the horse at the off, For example 6 to 4 or 3 to 1 for punters not at the track.
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Do paint horses trot and canter smooth?
Paint horses vary tremendously because there are so many which means there are so many bloodlines. However if you choose a well bred horse the gait should be smooth. This breed isn't known to be unsmooth but some of the smoothest horses are gaited breeds. For an example: the Rocky Mountain horse, Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso or Missouri Fox Trotter.
Where do the best horses for races come from?
The best horse races are found in Kentucky. That is for the Thoroughbreds and in Arabia and sandy desert places the Arabians are used for races across the desert. For a movie of that watch Hildalgo.
Mark todd does his shows and if he gets 1st, 2nd or 3rd he will get a trofie.
To notice a limp and determine where does it come from?
Make the horse trot by jogging alongside it while leading it. If the horse is lame, it will look as though it is limping. You can tell where it comes from by watching the horse's feet and head. If, when he puts one front foot down and his head goes up, it means he is lame in that foot. If the same happens with a hind foot and his head goes down, he is lame in that hind foot.
Why do people post or go up and down while trotting when they horse back ride English style?
They do it when riding Western style too, but the bulkiness of the saddle makes it harder!
They post because the horse has an uncomfortable trot, and on some horses it's far easier to let the natural bounce send you up and out of the saddle than to sit it out.
Is Walking is a faster gait the cantering?
No way! Cantering is only one gait down from gallop. Walking is the slowest gait.
