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We stock and train Standardbred horses for Harness Racing.
Look no further if you want winners that are strong, fast and well trained.
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Multi-Generational Expertise on Harness Training & Racing
Latest wins: Your Party
- Your Party and Martin Lachance: A Dazzling Triumph at Woodbine Mohawk
- Your Party and Martin Lachance’s Thrilling Second Place Finish at Woodbine Mohawk
- Your Party and Martin Lachance Secures Second Place at Flamboro Downs
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Individual Pedigree/ Lineage Reports
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Standardbreds are so named because in the early years of the Standardbred stud book, only horses who could trot or pace a mile in a standard time (or whose progeny could do so) of no more than 2 minutes, 30 seconds were admitted to the book. Today, most harness races are won by Standardbreds who post times of 2 minutes or less. The horses have proportionally shorter legs than Thoroughbreds, and longer bodies. Standardbreds generally have a more placid disposition, due to the admixture of non-Thoroughbred blood in the breed.
The founding sire of today’s Standardbred horse was Messenger, a gray Thoroughbred brought to America in 1788 and purchased by Henry Astor, brother of John Jacob Astor. From Messenger came a great-grandson, Hambletonian 10 (1849–1876), who gained a wide following for his racing prowess. However, it is his breed line for which he is most remembered. The lineage of virtually all North American Standardbred race horses can be traced from four of Hambletonian 10’s sons.
An Multigenerational Harness Racing Dynasty Creating the Next Generation of Champions.
Professional High Quality Harness Horse Training
A word from our President
I love animals and grew up around horses. It only makes sense that I married a certified horseman.
Jacqueline Forte-Filion
We have decided to pursue our dream and offer the best quality services we can provide.
It is our family’s passion to care for horses. It’s in our blood.
We Utilize A Variety Of Training Methods