Standardbred
In many countries harness racing is more popular than flat racing. The Standardbred is a supreme harness racer. It can cover one mile in 1 minute  55 sec. Standardbreds either trot conventionally or pace, employing the lateral, swaying gait. Pacers ar efaster and less likely to break the gait, and are preferred in America.
QUICK FACTS
* Stands around 15.2hh.
* Croup is usually higher than the withers-giving enormous propulsive thrust to quarters.
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