Performance Standardbreds was established in 1990 by a few Standardbred enthusiasts who realized the animal’s enormous potential use for riding or driving. As an organization our focus is and always has been to support and promote the Standardbred horse and those that are lucky enough to own them.   The Standardbred is one of the most versatile breeds by far.  Did you know that by age three, there are many already starting their second careers?  Throughout their early years, the foundation was established and now it’s onwards and upwards for these athletic, sturdy, sensible, beautiful  horses who's hearts are (virtually)bigger than their bodies.  Standardbreds  participate in  jumping, dressage, endurance and competitive trail,  just to name a few – there really is no limit to what you or they can accomplish together. Performance Standardbreds promotes the breed in a new and positive light. Recognizing the potential and the need to give these horses,  that are no longer able to race,  new careers

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        Gymkhana Series

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Open to all P.S. members

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 Have some fun with your Standardbred and collect points towards our High Point Award for this friendly competition.

For further info. and registration form please contact Chelsea - cjchase@live.com     OR

Celebrating 31 years with an exciting line up of clinics!

 Our Learn to Drive Clinic with clinician Dwight Beard was held on the Sept.5-7 weekend .   The clinic comprised a group session the first day covering topics like , how to choose a driving horse, harness and cart/carriage suitability, and how to assess a suitable horse.

 Private 1 hr. lessons followed and were tailored to the horse/handler /driver experience.  Most participants were brand new to driving and spent time learning to ground drive, harness, and in some cases hobble their horses.

 Our Placement Ambassador-"Cinnamon Cracker," initiated his new role at the clinic and he never put a hoof wrong! He had not been driven in a few years but as most , he was quite comfortable being hooked up again.  He was instrumental in giving participants their first feel of the lines and the smiles could not have been bigger!

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Member Success!

In the fall of 2020 Performance Standardbreds sponsored the Hi Point Standardbred Award during the Western Dressage World Championship Show (on line).

PS member Kim Scott and her Standardbred Palomine impressed the judges and other competitors and were rewarded with the Hi Point Standardbred Award!

Check out Kim & Palomine's story in our  Story

submissions ( above)

Featured Placement Horse

Cinnamon Cracker, AKA Cracker

We are excited to announce that Cracker has been chosen to represent the Placement Program as an Ambassador!

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A new page will be coming to keep you updated on his progress and appearances .

We thank everyone who expressed interest in Cracker and are here to assist you in finding your own super Standardbred!

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Thank you to everyone who once again made this a successful fundraiser!

ITEMS FOR SALE

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Check out our Horsie Items Sales Page for some unique gifts

Story Submissions

Do you have a special Standardbred in your life or in the past? We would love to share your story with our readers . Please send us a message here.....

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 New Series for Training Help!

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ONGOING CLINICS!!

Become a PS member and get our preferred rate at upcoming clinics! The group has three or four clinics a year , including or in addition to those below.

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Saddle fitting or Stretching and Core Exercises - If you would like to host a clinic at your facility or attend one hosted by us all proceeds will benefit horses in the placement program. Check out the posters below and we can plan your clinic!

Check out the Events Page Now! (Go to our Membership Page to join now!)