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standard-bred

American

[stan-derd-bred] / ˈstæn dərdˌbrɛd /

adjective

pertaining to a horse of the Standardbred breed.

standard-bred British

noun

a US and Canadian breed of trotting and pacing horse, used esp for harness-racing

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Etymology

Origin of standard-bred

First recorded in 1890–95

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standard-bred

Time was when Calumet specialized in standard-bred harness horses.

From Time Magazine Archive

Slightly crossed with standard-bred horses, they make excellent saddlers.

From Time Magazine Archive

After World War II, when harness racing caught the public eye, and horse-players learned to tolerate the nighttime trots, Little Joe and his string built a reputation wherever standard-bred horses drew sulkies.

From Time Magazine Archive

So did the widely-held opinion that bobtailed, high-stepping English hackneys are more suited to coaching than U. S. standard-bred trotters.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both mares, full sisters, five an' six years old, registered Belgian sire, out of a heavy standard-bred mare that I know.

From The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack

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