Comments:
nice page

Angela Hohenbrink - 12/20/97 01:46:27
My URL:http://www.bright.net/~hohenbri
My Email:hohenbri@bright.net
Do you own a STB: No, but sometimes I board Standardbred broodmares.
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Driving
What do you like the best about STB's: Driving and riding one at a full out trot is a real hoot.
How did you find my page: SPHO link

Comments:
My next horse will probably be a Standardbred. I'm satisfied with the Tennessee Walker that I'm driving now but I really don't want to start from scratch with a young horse again. I figure your halfway there when you start driving with a retired Standa dbred.

Stephen - 12/02/97 03:13:33
My Email:smarks@scu.edu.au
Do you own a STB: Yes-3
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Formerly racing them
What do you like the best about STB's: Their grat temperament
How did you find my page: Harness-Net

Comments:
Great to learn of someone who is actively seeking out these horses and looking after them. It has always struck me as hypocritical that racehorse owners are most eager to accept the prizemoney that their horse earns but then are so quick to get rid of the animal when the earning capacity diminishes. May God continue to bless you in your vocation. ps (1)If I remember correctly "The Sandstorm"'s sire is Armbro Hurricane and I have another of his sons "Hurricane Fury" (won 19 races, now 18 years of age) who is enjoying retirement on 100 acres at a friend's property near Byron Bay. (2) Keep on saving them! We need a lot more like you.

Robert Stephenson - 11/27/97 06:51:54
My URL:http://users.golden.net.au/~roberts/
My Email:robets@golden.net.au
Do you own a STB: No Arabian
How did you find my page: Very Nice

Comments:
Hi, come and visit our site, it is not just for standard breed, but we get all breeds at our pony club.

OregonRose - 11/07/97 05:24:21
My URL:/~oregonrose/
My Email:oregonrose@geocities.com
Do you own a STB: NO
How did you find my page: I'm reviewing your pages for CRC!

Comments:
Laura, Very nice pages here. I've always enjoyed these gentle animals from a distance. You are a very loving person to take care of them. Keep up the great web pages. Enjoyed the photo's as well. I bid you Peace and Harmony.

smom - 11/06/97 18:30:08
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2558
My Email:smom@geocities.com
Do you own a STB: no
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: riding
What do you like the best about STB's: They are very pretty horses
How did you find my page: I reviewed your page for the CRC

Comments:
This is a very nice page. I used to own a horse when I was younger. They are all beautiful and most of them are very graceful animals.

Kati Matyka - 11/03/97 00:26:50
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/2410
My Email:kati@pooh-bear.com
Do you own a STB: nope
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: driving
What do you like the best about STB's: Everything, I guess!
How did you find my page: the jriders webring

Comments:
I really like your page! I don't have a STB, but my best friend does, and they use her primarily for driving. Her name is RainDance Judy and they got her off the track. Well, come check out my page and sign the guestbook, the new page will be up in abo t 2 weeks, be sure to check back then!

Jan - 10/30/97 02:29:38
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/2242
My Email:janhare@bright.net
Do you own a STB: No
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: ???
What do you like the best about STB's: their extended trot!
How did you find my page: From your posting on the bulletin board

Comments:
Nice page!!! Come visit mine!

Kate & Quick Silver - 09/30/97 10:33:29
My URL:http://www.ruralnet.net.au/~pkearney/kate.html
My Email:pkearney@ruralnet.net.au
Do you own a STB: Yes.
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Yes. (Laura:Yes to all?)
What do you like the best about STB's: They come in all shapes and sizes =)
How did you find my page: JR Webpages

Comments:
Great page, Larry, keep up the good work. Phil, Rossardo and Sayorise say that racing STBs are pretty cool, too! =)

Ron Ferrari - 09/29/97 02:22:55
My Email:ferrari@vicnet.net.au
Do you own a STB: 4 year old mare
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: riding
What do you like the best about STB's: nature
How did you find my page: harness net

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My standard bred was broken to riding about 6 months ago. She has a terrific nature and is very quick. At present we are teaching her to do Pony Club games, and she is adapting well, and has plenty of speed over short distances. I would recommend a Standa bred to anyone.

Mary Lou McEachern - 09/19/97 14:36:03
My URL:http://www.xcelco.on.ca/~mchorses/
My Email:mchorses@xcelco.on.ca
Do you own a STB: Yes, a Mama and baby
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: breeding and racing
What do you like the best about STB's: Our broodmare is a wonderful horse to own
How did you find my page: Eq-net BB

Comments:
Hello! My husband is the one that is into the Standardbreds! We have a mare that we retired off the track called Soft Sense that came from Walnut Hall Farm in Ohio. She just had a beautiful correct foal this year by Armbro Getty. Have not decided to keep he filly or have her trained for racing. He name is L B Soft Flight. I am the one that is into the Miniature horses but have to admit my husband like the little ones also. I sucessfully show and breed Miniatures. Pleased to meet you!

Lynda - 09/19/97 11:58:37
My URL:http://www.reach.net/~victlane
My Email:victlane@reach.net
Do you own a STB: Yes - Eight of them
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: racing and riding
What do you like the best about STB's: They are extremely good natured
How did you find my page: harness-net

Comments:
Hello Congratulations on your informative page. I am glad that more and more people are finding out that Standardbreds really are adaptable and can give people pleasure after their racing days are over. There are a lot of folks who come to my little chat room t at ride and drive ex racers. I wish there wasn't such a big time difference between Canada and Australia as I'm sure you would enjoy chatting with them. Keep up the good work and all the best to you and your horses!
Lynda (Canada)

Cathy Childs - 09/18/97 02:44:02
My Email:MITCCC@msn.com
Do you own a STB: yes
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Riding and Driving
What do you like the best about STB's: temperament
How did you find my page: you E-Mailed me about it

Comments:
I have owned a STB mare for eight years. She is such a pleasure to ride and drive that I am now looking for another STB. My grandfather trained and drove STB's in the US back in the 1940's and 1950's. I didn't know there were STB harness race in Australia I enjoyed your web page. Thanks for E- mailing me the SPHO info. Nice to make contact with STB owners in other countries.


Laura says: There sure is heaps of harness racing here in Australia. Of note there are The miracle Mile and also the Inter Dominion which we share with New Zealand. There is als things like The Sires Stakes, Australian Pacing Gold and many other major races held by specific tracks.

Deborah Sluis - 09/18/97 01:33:46
My Email:Sluis@northernnet.com
Do you own a STB: not yet!
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: riding
What do you like the best about STB's: looks, and smooth gaits
How did you find my page: your e-mail message

Comments:
I sure wish you had pictures of your horses, I love to look at everyone's horses, never get tired of it! Your experiences with your Standardbreds are inspirational--I have a Tennesee Walker that is very pacey, and I need to get some courage up to show hi !

Laura says: I am going to get some pictures up soon. I just have to gain access to a scanner. I should be getting a background up very soon.

Andrew Myers - 09/17/97 13:00:38
My URL:http://www.ozemail.com.au/~abmyers/harness.htm
My Email:andym@fl.net.au
Do you own a STB: No
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Racing
What do you like the best about STB's: When the Aussies beat the Kiwis
How did you find my page: Harness-Net

Comments:
Hi Laura,
Tried to sign this before but it went somewhere else because of these proxy servers my provider makes us use...grrrr. Anyway, I basically said that it's cool to see that someone is looking after some of these wonderful horses after their racing days are one. Good luck in the comps and stuff!
Andy.

Laura says: Thanks. I rather like it when we beat them too. In fact,I bought a NZ horse just the other day. The Sand Storm. You may have heard of him? Apparently he won about $62 000. Then of course he was going to the dogs but he's mine now.

Alexandra Hurley - 09/15/97 13:07:12
My Email:ahurley@onaustralia.com.au
Do you own a STB: yes
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: all of the above
What do you like the best about STB's: temperament
How did you find my page: from Harness-net

Comments:
My family's had trotters & pacers all my life and so I've always ridden them as a bit of variety in their routine. I have started training my own in the last few years and my first horse Vincentio (stable name Axelby) was retired after developing a bad rack in his hoof. He's now loving life with one of my former workmates and I believe he's about to start endurance rides. I hope more people start to understand how wonderful most Standardbreds are and giving them a future after racing.

Laura's Mum - 09/13/97 10:49:04
My Email:fayehill@norex.com.au
Do you own a STB: Let's just say I pay for the feed etc. and get to admire two wonder STB's. (Laura: Um...that's *3* now mummy dear...)
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Definitely .... watching
What do you like the best about STB's: The pleasure they bring Laura
How did you find my page: You are my ... wonder daughter!!

Comments:
You are a very clever girl. Your page is interesting and well set out. I think you should talk on your main page about your link to some of your adventures on Brett and Shane so that people like me don't miss out on knowing what is there. Lotsa love ...... Wonder Mum

Theresa - 09/06/97 17:19:39
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/9058/
My Email:ashmore@clarksdale.com
Do you own a STB: no
How did you find my page: Geocities

Comments:
Hi! I'm Theresa and the Community Leader for HL/Prairie Blocks 2000-2249. I've enjoyed visiting your homepage and learned a little about horses; of which I know nothing :-) They're beautiful but that's about the extent of my knowledge. Please let me know f I can be of any assistance. Have a great day!!

Joy Diamond - 08/29/97 06:01:07
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plains/5127
My Email:diamondj@networx.on.ca
Do you own a STB: used to - had one for 9 years
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: riding, definitely
What do you like the best about STB's: hmm, good feet, generally good legs, can be an ideal riding horse for the beginner (although I have met some really spastic ones!)
How did you find my page: just cruising through the neighbourhood!

Comments:
I really enjoyed your page, sounds like you have done wonders with your two boys! My first horse was a Standardbred named High On Andy, bought him as a 3 yr. old, not broke to ride. He was quite the "project" - unfortunately, a classic klutz, and went f om one pasture injury to another, usually at least one a year (in pastures with other horses - he would be the *only* one injured, obviously a creative sort!), and ultimately was too unsound to continue being ridden at all. I sold him as a pet to a girl earby, still miss him! If you get the chance, please do drop by my website and check it out! Take care! :)

Niina - 08/09/97 20:45:45
My Email:hluus@globalserve.net
Do you own a STB: no
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: I am, but I can't get a horse.
What do you like the best about STB's: I don't know much about them yet. I am, however, interested in learning more, so if you find any good standardbred pages on the net, please send me a link.
How did you find my page: JRRiders

Comments:
I love your homepage! It's very interesting. Now I already know a bit more about them. How fast is pacing? How fast can a horse go on a short distance? I like how you wrote a descreiption of each horse and how much it cost. Now I'm tempted that if I ever buy a horse, it'll be a Standardbred. Except maybe for the pacing.

Laura says: I will put up a section of interesting facts about the STB soon. I just have to finish collecting them. Most STB's will cease pacing after they come off t e track and stop having too. However, they never forget how and when they are hurt or tired they sometimes lapse back into pacing. Some horses are natural pacers and they will not change their gait. These horses are usually bred from anyway. Perhaps y u could get a STB from the yearling sales before they are gaited (trained to pace) and then you wouldn't have any problems
.
Jaimie Sheridan - 08/05/97 23:42:34
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6452
My Email:Ridan@FTC-I.net
Do you own a STB: No
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Riding!
What do you like the best about STB's: Well, I don't know much about them so I'm not really sure!
How did you find my page: Through JR!

Comments:
Nice! I had fun reading about your horses! =]

Emma Kenyon - 08/04/97 09:39:20
My Email:I.Kenyon@qmba.asn.au
Do you own a STB: No
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Not Really
What do you like the best about STB's: They're nice horses
How did you find my page: You begged me to visit it.

Comments:
Very nice Laura, a background would be a good addition though.

Jodi Swinn - 08/04/97 06:42:47
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/heartland/9072/
My Email:jhorse@mail.geocities.com
Do you own a STB: I wish! I really want to.
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Riding the STB!
What do you like the best about STB's: Everything
How did you find my page: Through JR Riders

Comments:
Great page! There aren't too many Australian JR Riders. Will put a link on my homepage.

Kelsey & Sunny - 08/04/97 03:51:58
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/2392/sunnsterspage.html
My Email:golden_hollow@hotmail.com
Do you own a STB: nope
Are you more intersted in riding, driving, racing or breeding the STB: Riding
What do you like the best about STB's: I've heard they have sweet minds and are willing to try.
How did you find my page: you put a link on JR.