The Standardbred
An affordable riding and driving option.
Discover why the Standardbred horse isn’t just for racing anymore. Harness racehorses can be very versatile beyond their track careers. They can be retrained for all types of pleasure riding and driving.
The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of Maine, established in 1980, offers home referrals for retired racehorses, a list of available horses, Website forum, and a monthly newsletter; and sponsors retraining clinics, shows, trail rides, breed demonstrations, and the Ambassador Horse Program. Please browse our Website for a list of regional SPHO chapters.
Philosophy
All Standardbreds deserve the opportunity to live a full, complete life in a safe environment.
Mission
The mission of the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of Maine is to encourage recruitment, retraining, placement, and promotion of the Standardbred’s versatility for pleasure purposes before, during, and after harness racing careers. The SPHO-ME serves its membership by providing and promoting programs that will ensure responsible ownership of Standardbreds.
