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However, some representatives of these breeds may not always gait. Conversely, some naturally trotting breeds not listed above may have ambling or "gaited" ability, particularly with specialized training. Many horses can both trot and amble, and some horses pace in addition to the amble, instead of trotting
The breed became popular with cattlemen for their smooth gaits and ability to work with cattle. In 1948, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) was founded in Ava, Missouri, [9] with an open stud book that registered all horses with the fox trot gait and other specified physical characteristics. [3]
The French Trotter is a French breed of trotting horse bred for racing both ridden and in harness. [3]: 132 It was bred specifically for racing in the 19th century (1800s), principally in Normandy in north-western France. [4]
Harness racing. Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait (a trot or a pace).They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, spider, or chariot occupied by a driver.
A light horse breed founded in Tennessee, the walking horse is a mix of various breeds, including the Narragansett and Canadian pacer, standardbred, thoroughbred, Morgan, and saddlebred.
The Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing where they compete at either a trot or pace. Developed in North America, the Standardbred is recognized worldwide, and the breed can trace its bloodlines to 18th-century England. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions.
The Italian Trotter, Italian: Trottatore Italiano, is the Italian breed of trotting horse. [2] It has been selectively bred exclusively for its racing ability. Varenne , one of the most successful trotters in the history of the sport, was an Italian Trotter.
The Norfolk Trotter is a historical horse breed once native to East Anglia and Norfolk, England. It was said to be "a large-sized trotting harness horse originating in and around Norfolk". In 1542, King Henry VIII required the wealthy to keep a specified number of trotting-horse stallions. The breed was well established in Norfolk, and later ...