Standardbred horses are renowned for their bravery and sensible personalities. For this reason, the Standardbred horses have served their countries with utmost dedication and stoicism in all kinds of circumstances. You will see Standardbred horses assisting their police partners in riot work, public relations work and patrol work assignments, to name a few of the occupations within the police scope that make the Standardbred horses so outstanding. Read the remarkable story of Buddy, a Vancouver Police Department recruit.

In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) musical rides are extremely popular and also include Standardbred horses. If you see a noble and kind-eyed four legged horse on patrol, it might just be the Standardbred horse showing how versatile and talented the Standardbred horse breed really is. The Standardbred Fan Club is always looking for more information on Standardbreds. Although the club and site is entirely run by volunteer effort, input from members sure helps :) Send us your stories, successes, information. Join us for some Standardbred cameraderie! Membership is absolutely free.