Horses used on the Escape Route

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Standardbreds are the breed used in harness racing.

In the 17th century, the first trotting races were held in the Americas, usually in fields on horses under saddle. However, by the mid-18th century, trotting races were held on official courses, with the horses in harness. Breeds that have contributed foundation stock to the Standardbred breed included the Narragansett Pacer, Canadian Pacer, Thoroughbred, Norfolk Trotter, Hackney, and Morgan. (Wiki)

Roger's favorite Pacer was a Standardbred. Standardbreds are big horses. Remember when we used to have the Civil War reenactments at Surratt House years ago? One of our Union cavalrymen, Bob Agers, had a big bay gelding, Dragoon. Dragoon was purchased by Bob from a Standardbred Rescue.