The Pedigree of the Norfolk Trotter Horse

The Norfolk trotter horse’s pedigree is remarkably extensive. The most famous horse to have been born in Norfolk was Young Pretender, whose pedigree was uncovered during a thoroughbred search. However, the breed is so diverse that it is difficult to determine the exact origin of the animal. This article explores several possible ancestors of the Norfolk trotter, from the Breed Standard to the Pedigree of Young Pretender.

Stormer by Goldfinder

The history of Stormer goes back to 1794 when the son of Stormer was foaled. The owner of the horse was Mr. Gooch of Brundish. His racing career began on the turf. He won a number of races and became well known in his home county. His name was derived from the stormer, or “snowflake” in the Norfolk dialect. It is not clear whether he was a grandson of the famous Norfolk trotting horse of the same name.

The Ipswich Journal published a full-length article on Stormer by Goldfinder. It stated that he would cover Beccles mares for one guinea each. Then, he would cover a groom for half a crown. Eventually, Stormer died in Ipswich County. However, the publication did not say what caused his death.

While the Norfolk Trotter horse breed did not survive for long, the breed is considered one of the foundations of the modern trotting horse. A cob, the Norfolk Trotter has a history dating back to the fifteenth century. Before railroads were developed, Norfolk Trotters were the main source of transportation for local residents. As time passed and roads became more available, the Norfolk Trotter breed died out. Today, a small group of horse enthusiasts have worked to revive the breed.

Pretender was a chestnut horse that was foaled in 1771. The sire of Stormer was Marske, the same sire of Eclipse. His dam was by Bajazet, a grandson of Godolphin Arabian. This horse produced a champion stallion, and was named Stormer by Goldfinder. A good stallion is the foundation of a successful racing career.

Pedigree of Young Pretender

The pedigree of Young Pretender Norfolk trotter horse traces its roots back to 1771 when he was foaled by Wroot’s Pretender. The sire of the famous young Pretender was Marske, and his dam was by Bajazet, a grandson of Godolphin Arabian. As with most young Norfolk trotters, the name Young Pretender is an apt one.

This four year old colt stands fifteen hands high and is particularly strong made. He is a dark bay and has a pleasing figure. His sire was Old Stormer and his dam, Old Smoker. This colt is very promising and has already been thoroughly tested this hunting season. He is a strong trotter and a good fence leaper. Currently available for sale, he can be found at Halesworth market on Tuesdays, Framingham on Thursdays, and Saxmundham on Saturdays.

The pedigree of this horse reveals that it is related to two stallions from the West Country. The first of these is Winter’s Stormer S1329, who was owned by P Winter in Aldborough. The second sire, a thoroughbred named Gooch’s Stormer, was a grandsire of Wroot’s Pretender H596 and had the name Young Catton. It is interesting to note that Young Pretender was owned by Mr. West of Dickleburgh Hall.

In England, the Norfolk Trotter was initially used as a road horse. They were called Yorkshire trotters in Yorkshire because of their speed and ability to carry heavy men over long distances. In addition to racing, they excelled in trotting races, with speeds as high as 17 mph. This is a testament to their versatility. With its long list of impressive accomplishments, the Norfolk Trotter horse became an all-around, versatile breed.

Standardbred

The Standardbred horse descends from the legendary Hambletonian 10, or Rydysk’s Hambletonian, who was imported to America in 1849. The previous owner, Charles Kent, had been injured and had to be sold. In a remarkable turn of events, the Hambletonian 10 went on to become one of the greatest Standardbred stallions of all time, with nearly every trotter in existence deriving from his lineage.

Originally an English Thoroughbred stallion named Messenger, the Standardbred was bred for performance. It was this combination of Norfolk Trotter and Thoroughbred blood that started the Standardbred breed. In America, the messenger’s flagship stud was bred to local Thoroughbred mares, and the progeny of the stallion were great trotting horses. In 1879, the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders agreed to set standards for these horses. They would require stallions to trot a mile in two minutes, 35 seconds. This gave birth to the Standardbred name.

At the time the Norfolk Trotter was introduced to America, it was used to pull carts. It was known as the roadster and Yorkshire trotter, and was considered the most efficient way to travel in areas without roads. These horses were renowned for being able to carry heavy men long distances and travel at speeds of up to 17 mph. It excelled in trotting races during the early nineteenth century and was eventually used as a working horse for farm workers.

Narragansett Pacer

The history of the Narragansett Pacer goes back to the 18th century, when this horse breed became associated with Rhode Island. The breed was developed from the cross of Spanish and European horse breeds, but the exact cross is not known. The horse had many advantages, including being sure-footed, hardy, and able to carry the rider over rough terrain. George Washington was a fan of the breed, and it was his horse Nelson.

The Narragansett Pacer is a breed of small race horses that naturally pace. The horse’s pace makes it perfect for long distance racing. Interestingly, the Narragansett Pacer was originally a Rhode Island bred branch of the Running Horse. The Narragansett Pacer was noted for its soundness, fast racing, and sweet temperament. The breed was interbred with Morgan horses, which later became the celebrated Canadian Pacer.

The Standardbred horse was developed in the United States in the late 1700s through the cross of a number of breeds. In North America, the Narragansett Pacer was derived from a combination of Thoroughbreds, Morgan horses, and Hackney. These horses have a friendly temperament and are very well suited to harness racing. The Narragansett Pacer, Norfolk Trotter Horse, and Missouri fox trotting horses are some of the most popular breeds in the world.

Hambletonian

The Hambletonian Norfolk Trotter Horse was bred by Jonas Seely in 1849, and was named after the famous British thoroughbred of the same name. Rysdyk purchased the stallion for $150 and used it to cover four mares for $500. The horse was so successful that the race was named after it. Today, ninety percent of modern Standardbreds can trace their lineage to the Hambletonian. The horse is responsible for a family of harness horses, including the famous Hambletonian.

In North America, the breed is dominated by Standardbreds, but the French and Russian Trotters also race. In Russia, the breed is known as the Orlov Trotter. The breed originated in America, where the bloodlines of the trotters trace back to the eighteenth century. The first stallion of the breed was imported from England in 1788, and he produced several important flat track horses and the foundation sire for Standardbreds. The second stallion, Hambletonian 10, was bred to a Norfolk Trotter mare.

The Hambletonian was first bred to mares in 1852, and was offered to a limited number of them for $25 each. After he produced a dozen or so colts, the Hambletonian was sent to Long Island to be trained as a trotter. But the training was too severe for him. The first two colts were called Hambletonians.

Winter’s Stormer

The name “Winter’s Stormer” has been traced back to 1786, when a bay colt foaled. He was owned by P. Winter of Aldborough and sired by Gooch’s Stormer, a thoroughbred and half-brother to the famous “Thunderbolt.” The colt was advertised to stand at Snape in 1789, and eventually became the property of Mr Gleed of Dickleburgh Hall.

Throughout the nineteenth century, racing of these horses was largely under saddle. In the United States, the breed was used for road racing. Its bloodlines traced back to the 15th century, when King Henry VIII required the wealthy to own a trotting horse. Before the advent of the railroads, the Norfolk Trotter horse was an important means of transportation for local people. The popularity of these horses waned with the introduction of mechanized vehicles. Today, the breed is largely extinct, except for a small number of enthusiasts who try to recreate the type of horse.

John Lawrence had known about this stallion for several years prior to his auction. He wrote about him in The History and Delineation of the Horse in All Its Varieties, and the horse was a son of Cub and his dam was Pretender by Marske. He trotted a mile in two minutes and a half. He was a highly successful stallion, producing the most active and well-formed road stock in the Fens.