Welcome
www.trottingbreds.homestead.com
Welcome to this Web site! Where you can learn more about Trottingbred Horses.
This site was last updated: April 8, 2009
Harness racing ponies developed in to small horses by crossing the strong and tenacious Welsh, Hackney, or Shetland to the full Standardbred for their speed. The cross created a very versatile horse willing to do anything asked of it. In 1977 the Trottingbred officially became a recognized breed of horse by the American Horse Council. Today they are still primarily used for harness racing and only registered Trottingbreds and Standardbreds can be used for breeding.
About the breed
About the sport
To Qualify for racing, Trottingbreds may not measure more than 51 1/2 inches shod measuring from the top of the withers. They race for one-half mile on an oval track and are classified by times earned.This do-it-yourself, family oriented sport is found in the USA, Canada, Bermuda and Italy. What makes this sport unique is its wide range of participants. We have people ranging from age 9 to 93 and occupation from Doctors, Lawyers, Factory Workers, Reverends, and Farmers.
We would like your input on what you would like to see on this site.
Pictures of our 2007 QM, HM, & 5/16M Champions can be found in the Champion sections.
I.T.P.A. West Stake now in our Photo Gallery.
Local information and schedules can be found on these web sites...
East West Canada
The ITPA office has moved. The new address is:
1702 N 1000 W, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Phone #: 260-350-2215
This web site is going to have sponsors to keep it going. If you would like to be a sponsor please contact me. Thank you for all your support.
Stay up to date.
I.T.P.A. Spring Sale
LaGrange, IN
Saturday April 25, 2009
Tack Sale 10:00 AM
Horse Sale Noon
Print your own race book
with Microsoft Publisher.
