September 13, 2011
Standardbred Bloodlines for Harness Racing
The origin of the term “Standardbred” was first officially used in 1879. In order for a Standardbred to be registered they must be able to trot a distance of one mile in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, the “standard”, and hence the name of the breed, “Standardbred”. Now days many standardbreds, which include both trotters and pacers, can go much faster and can eclipse 2 minutes.
