- light harness
- noun
: a class of show or race horses
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
light harness
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Harness racing — is a form of horse racing in which the horses race in a specified gait. They usually pull two wheeled carts called sulkies, although races to saddle ( trot monté in French) are still occasionally conducted, especially in Europe.The BreedIn most… … Wikipedia
harness racing — ➡ racing * * * Horse racing sport. In harness racing, Standardbred horses are harnessed to lightweight, two wheeled, bodiless (seat only) vehicles known as sulkies. The sport s origins date to ancient chariot races. Today two types of horses are… … Universalium
harness race — noun a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing • Syn: ↑harness racing • Hypernyms: ↑horse race * * * noun : a trotting or pacing race between Standardbred horses harnessed to 2 wheeled sulkies * * *… … Useful english dictionary
track harness — noun : a light harness used in harness racing … Useful english dictionary
fine harness — noun : a show class of light harness horses; also : a horse trained to participate in such a class … Useful english dictionary
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Dutch harness horse — at a horse show in the Netherlands Distinguishing features Fine carriage breed produced by strict selection, known for their high natural action, substance, and engagement of the hindend. Alternative names Tuigpaard, KWPN Harness Horse … Wikipedia
