Standardbreds built for endurance
While Thoroughbreds thrive in eventing, the Standies have a natural affinity towards endurance riding.
The Western Australian Endurance Riders Association Inc. (WAERA) State Championships held in Collie was hosted on September 26th. Three Standardbreds competed, two of which covered the 80km ride and one in the 40km.
Living On Love (by Village Jasper USA) covered the 80km ride with junior rider, Kaylee Thompson. Awarded the ride by Ruth Morley (Living on Love’s owner and rider), Kaylee was lucky enough to complete her second 80km ride with a seasoned professional to be rewarded with first place in the Junior division.
Living on Love and Flash William
Ruth rode alongside Kaylee onboard Flash William (by Fly Like An Eagle), completing the 80km ride to finish 1st in the Lightweight division and OTT Best Conditioned horse.
Kaylee and Living on Love
Linda Smith and Amongst the Clouds, retrained and rehomed through our own OTTWA Retraining Program, also completed the 40km ride and received some more OTTWA merchandise to add to their collection! We love to keep track of Pluto and see him doing well in endurance with Linda.
Congratulations to these riders and their super horses. If you have a Standardbred, we strongly encourage owners to explore endurance riding, even as a hobby! These horses love the adventure and many have found their true strides out on the trails.
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