Thoroughbreds, standardbreds, and quarter horses are the most common race horses.
Jockeys ride on the back of thoroughbred horses; standard bred horses used in harness racing have drivers.
The gaits used by harness racing horses is pacer and trotter
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Thoroughbreds are often what are thought of most when thinking about racing, but there are racing for other horses like standardbreds, which are used for trotting or pacing races, quarter horse races that go over a quarter of a mile, Arabian racing, appaloosa racing, even mule racing! Many breeds are used for racing.
Horseracing! Answer 2: Horses in America are used for many things such as: Racing, pleasure /trail riding , ranch work, showing, farm work, driving , hippotherapy, and many other uses.
Arabians are not used for harness racing in the US, only Standardbred horses are used for harness racing in the US.
Aluminum horse shoes are mostly used for Thoroughbred Horse racing.
Popular breeds for export included American Quarter Horses, thoroughbreds used for racing, and Tennessee Walking Horses, which are used for English riding.
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Arabians are used for endurance riding. Quarter horses are used in many things but are most famously involved in racing,ranching, roping and barrel racing. Thoroughbreds are specificaly bred for racing and jumping. Paint horses are almost the same as the quarter horse, they resemble each other in conformation and can be used in ranching and even racing. The Tennessee walker is bred for its famouse walk and is generally used in shows. Hope that answers your question. :)