Anything But Standard

Who can pull a sulky
Win a race or two
Retire from the track
And make a riding pony too?

The Standardbred Can!
(copyright, ABS Standardbreds 2009)

Those of us who have Standardbreds are used to hearing all about what our Standies CAN'T do .... This page is dedicated to just exactly what our Standies CAN do.

On this page, you'll find examples of Standardbreds from across Australia, the USA and Canada; showing that standy-love is not just local!! (All pictures used with permission from their respective owners)

The Standardbred CAN do Showing

 Perth Royal Show 2009 - Pain for Gain takes Supreme Champion Standardbred

QLD Standy, Paint The Town Red, wears his Reserve ribbon proudly

American Standy, Wise Guy, shows off his ribbon in Equitation at the County Fair

The Standardbred CAN do Eventing

19 year old chestnut Standardbred mare doin' her stuff!

The Standardbred CAN do Showjumping

The same 19 year old mare as above doing her jumping round!

The Standardbred CAN do Dressage

Sight Unseen, the showcase of the US Standardbred Retirement Association, competes at the Prix. St. Georges level.

The Standardbred CAN do Endurance

Navy Ceasefire - FEI Level Endurance poneh

The Standardbred CAN do Pony Club

Sent by Emily (riding Motor Marine Boy) and her friend Jess (riding The Tug Boat) - the girls are enjoying an Open Showjumping competition at their local Pony Club.

The Standardbred CAN go back to the track to help out

Who said standies can't go back to the track and perform ridden escort duties?
These lovely ladies (and their gorgeous Standies) are representing AFTER: the Association For Trotters Exiting Racing ... This fantastic group also run a rehoming program and are located in QLD Australia ( more information can be found at at www.afterqld.org.au )

The Standardbred CAN bring confidence to the next generation of riders

PrimeOfYourLife, American Standy, looking after the kids

Holly waits for a gentle pat from an admiring fan!

The Standardbred CAN bring confidence to the older generation of riders

Keltic Cruiser (by Island Fantasy) looks after his new 'dad'

The Standardbred CAN do Pleasure Riding

No Nonsense Now, USA, shows off his pretty 'web' mane before doing some arena work

King (Canadian Standy), the 18hh giant, shows us how to get across a field in no more than 3 strides!

The Standardbred CAN make you feel this good!!

Who doesn't want to wear a smile like this every time they ride? 

Canadian Standy, Holly, (by Presidential Ball USA)

So tell us, don't you think YOU deserve a horse that you can love this much?!

Yes, King really IS that big!

Huey poses for a cuddle after his 2nd time under saddle