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Breed
Characteristics
In
many respects, the Standardbred resembles the Thoroughbred.
However, it is often more muscled and longer in body,
and does not stand as tall, averaging between 15 and
16 hands. The head is bigger and may even sport a Roman
nose.
This breed appears in varying colors, although bay,
brown and black are predominant. It weighs between 800
and 1,000 pounds. Standardbreds are known for their
docile personalities and willing temperaments.
 
The
striking Laag, left is an example of a horse of a different
color - a gray Standardbred. At right is 1996 Horse
of the Year Continentalvictory, registered with the
USTA as black.
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