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Re: [RC] Standardbreds and Part Standardbreds in Endurance - Lynne Glazer

What mystifies me is nobody's talking about the "gaited horse mind", which all SBs I've known have (whether trotters or pacers).

I think they're terrific horses. Lots of "want to" and no spooks. Size for those who want size. Good feet and bone. Versatility. The ability to be schooled into really comfy gaits. Horses that don't "worry".

Lynne


On Nov 16, 2004, at 10:45 AM, Carolyn Burgess wrote:


This thread has been really wonderful.  Lots of
experienced endurance riders commenting on what a nice
breed the Standardbred is.  My guy is a pure
Standardbred, competes in 50 mile rides, and is a
middle of the pack finisher.  His last endurance ride
was the FairHill International where he finished 16th
overall (7th in our weight division).  This ride had
alot of pulls for lameness and my guy trucked right on
through the finish, pushing two riders in front of us
over the finish line, faster than they really wanted
to go.  And I screwed up and he did an extra six miles
on top of the 50.


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