Category
Racing type
Glossary term
Harness racing
Racing in which a horse pulls a light two-wheeled cart and is controlled by a driver. Trotting and pacing are the principal gait-based forms within harness racing.
Japanese term
繋駕競走
Reading: けいがきょうそう
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Beginner explanation
In harness racing, the horse pulls a light cart and a driver controls it from behind. This differs from mounted racing, where a jockey rides directly on the horse.
Related terms
4 reviewed connections. Related concepts are not necessarily synonyms.
- Driver — Racing role
- Pacing — Racing type
- Standardbred — Horse breed
- Trotting — Racing type