Buyer question
How long does a Standardbred horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Standardbred horse a lifespan of 25–30 years.
Source: the Standardbred horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Standardbred horse in the Animal Library
The detail
The American harness racer, bred to trot or pace at speed in front of a sulky. Off the track, Standardbreds are known for calm, sensible minds and make steady trail and driving horses.
- Origin
- United States
- Best fit
- Trail, driving, amateurs
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy and sound)
- Temperament
- Calm, honest, sensible
What to weigh
Ex-racers usually need retraining to canter under saddle, and pacers can take months to learn to trot. Old track injuries are common, so a thorough vet exam matters.