If you've read Meet the American Standardbred you'll have learned a little about the breed. Now learn about Adopting, Retraining and Enjoying American Standardbreds as pleasure riding and driving horses. With the popularity of gaited horses, Standardbreds with their 'singlefoot' or 'racking' gait are catching on and there are more and more opportunities for enthusiasts to show off their horses. Of course, like the youngster on her Standardbred gelding in this picture, Standardbreds can compete in almost any sport! Photo 2006 K. Blocksdorf