Objectives of the Association

• To promote the Standardbred as race horses and as pleasure and performance horses.
• To raise the profile of the Standardbred in all equestrian events.
• To provide fair and equal competition in all aspects of equestrian events.
• To prove that the Standardbred is as good as any other breed in all aspects of the equestrian arena.
• To inform the public of the versatility of the Standardbred.
• To promote the good nature and temperament of the breed.
• To provide a vehicle for owners of the Standardbred to meet and communicate

• provides the means for owners to present their pure and partbred Standardbred horses in breed classes
• assists owners to raise the level of their skills
• encourages owners to compete alongside all other breeds at the many competitions held annually

By becoming a member of the SPPHAV you help give this gentle, faithful horse the united front it needs for recognition in all equestrian activities, not just harness racing.

Whether your horse is a champion harness racer, a breeding stallion, a brood mare or a ridden gelding, when you register your pure or partbred Standardbred with the SPPHAV you can participate in a variety of equestrian events.