Trot racing

Trot races are run on oval-shaped track that is one kilometer (1000 m) long. A maximum of twelve (12) horses may participate in one start. Horses numbered 1–8 start from the front row, and horses 9–12 from the second row. 

Breeds and ages eligible to compete

A Ponies: Shetland Ponies and British Spotted Ponies under 107 cm. For ages 3 to 18.

B Ponies: Shetland ponies over 107 cm, as well as other purebred ponies officially approved for trot racing. B ponies must be between 107.1 cm and 130.0 cm in height. For ages 3 to 18.

Note: Crossbred ponies and Welsh Part-Breds (WPB) are not recognized as eligible trot racing breeds.

Finnhorses: Finnhorses. For ages 3 to 15. 

Cold-bloods: North Swedish Horse and Dole Horse (Dølehest). For ages 3 to 15. 

Standardbreds: American Trotter, French Trotter, Orlov Trotter, and their crossbreds (Warmblood Trotters). For ages 3 to 12. 

Races

A Ponies: 1100 m

B Ponies: 1600 m

Finnhorses: 2100 m

Cold-bloods: 2100 m

Standardbreds: 2600 m

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