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Lady Woodruff, Miller's damsel, General Darcy and Stella: trotting for a purse of $800 mile heats best 3 in. 5 in. harness
In harness racing, a Standardbred horse pulling a light two-wheeled vehicle called a sulky. Harness racing horses are of two kinds:
- the pacing horse or pacer, that moves both legs on one side of its body at the same time;
- the trotting horse, or trotter, strides with its left front and right rear leg moving forward simultaneously, then right front and left rear together.
Harness racing is ancient. Assyrians trained horses to draw chariots, to use them in a war, a sport of hunting. Homer mentioned of the chariot race in the Iliad. Four-horse hitch chariot races took place in the Olympic Games of the 7th century bc.
Chariot racing came into great prominence in Rome. A perfect site for chariot racing Circus Maximus, that could hold 200,000 spectators, was built in Rome. In the reign of Augustus (27 bc–ad 14), there were 12 races a day; by Flavius’ reign (69–96), the number rose to 100, from daybreak until sundown, the length of races being shortened to accommodate the larger number. The chariot disappeared as a military vehicle and chariot racing ended with the fall of Rome in the 4th century; modern harness racing did not begin to evolve until early in the 19th century.
In the early 19th century there were trotting tracks in the United States. Yankee trotted a mile over the track at Harlem, New York, in 1806, Boston at the Hunting Park track and in Philadelphia in 1810. In 1830s harness racing thrived at county fairs. In 1871 the Grand Circuit, the Quadrilateral Trotting Combination, was established and grew from 4 to 23 tracks. In 1879 the Standardbred horse was established in the United States.
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Garrison's finish, winning life's handicap a race track drama in three reels.

Garrison's finish, winning life's handicap a race track drama in three...

Motion picture poster for "Garrison's Finish" shows a man facing a jockey, both with their fists clinched. In the background is a horse race.

Trotting stallion Nelson, by Young Rolfe: record 2:10

Trotting stallion Nelson, by Young Rolfe: record 2:10

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6697

The grand trotting stallion Bonesetter, by the Brooks Horse - by Pilot Jr.

The grand trotting stallion Bonesetter, by the Brooks Horse - by Pilot...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2764

Parole: brown gelding by Imp. Leamington, dam Maiden by Lexington

Parole: brown gelding by Imp. Leamington, dam Maiden by Lexington

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, cavalry, military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

John R. Gentry - Drawing. Public domain image.

John R. Gentry - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Celebrated trotting horse Henry, driven by John Murphy: As he appeared at Prospect Park, L.I. June 27th 1872, in his trot with Goldsmith Maid and Lucy

Celebrated trotting horse Henry, driven by John Murphy: As he appeared...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0995.

The celebrated trotting horse Judge Fullerton, as he appeared, driven by Dan Mace

The celebrated trotting horse Judge Fullerton, as he appeared, driven ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1001

The pacing King Robert J. in his race with Joe Patchen: at Terre Haute, Ind., September 6th, 1894, winning the three heats in 2:03 3/4, 2:02 1/2, 2:04 3/4

The pacing King Robert J. in his race with Joe Patchen: at Terre Haute...

Two horses in sulky race. Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5077

The celebrated trotting mare Widow McChree, formerly called "Mary Hoyt": Owned by Capt. Isaiah Rynders, N.Y. sired by Old American Star, he by Sir Henry, by Sir Archy, by imp Diomed, her dam by Duroc, by Old Duroc, by imp Diomed

The celebrated trotting mare Widow McChree, formerly called "Mary Hoyt...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1017.

Percheron stallion Duc de Chartres, imported by A. Rogy: winner of first prize, grand gold medal, at the Concours Hippique Regional; held at Alencon, France, in 1873

Percheron stallion Duc de Chartres, imported by A. Rogy: winner of fir...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5148

Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

X44967 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: An easy winner. Created and "copyrighted 1892 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y., Lon." No. 4795.B. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Proteine: by Blackwood, dam by Mambrino Chorister

Proteine: by Blackwood, dam by Mambrino Chorister

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5385

Goldsmith Maid and American Girl: in the "brush home" of their capital race of six closely contested heats over the Union Course L.I. July 4th 1868

Goldsmith Maid and American Girl: in the "brush home" of their capital...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2625

Gold dust - Print, Library of Congress collection

Gold dust - Print, Library of Congress collection

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2617

Ormonde: ridden by Fred. Archer

Ormonde: ridden by Fred. Archer

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5015

Trotting stallion Stamboul, by Sultan: record 2:12 1/4

Trotting stallion Stamboul, by Sultan: record 2:12 1/4

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6706

Nettie: by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, dam, and American star mare

Nettie: by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, dam, and American star mare

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4791

Rowdy Boy, the black whirlwind of the pacing quartette of 1879 / J.C.

Rowdy Boy, the black whirlwind of the pacing quartette of 1879 / J.C.

Horse and jockey on track. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5665.

Trotting mare Nancy Hanks, record 2:04: driven by Budd Doble to a bicycle sulky built by the Chas. S. Caffrey Co. Camden, N.J.

Trotting mare Nancy Hanks, record 2:04: driven by Budd Doble to a bicy...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6676

Kremlin: record 2:07 3/4 - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

Kremlin: record 2:07 3/4 - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3637

Champion pacer direct, by director: Record 2:06

Champion pacer direct, by director: Record 2:06

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1061.

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports team, group of people in uniform, sport event, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Trotting gelding Prince Wilkes by Red Wilkes: record 2:14 3/4

Trotting gelding Prince Wilkes by Red Wilkes: record 2:14 3/4

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6659

Black Hawk and Jenny Lind--Union course, L.I. Nov. 17th 1847 / lith & pub. by N. Currier ; R.A. Clark, del.

Black Hawk and Jenny Lind--Union course, L.I. Nov. 17th 1847 / lith & ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0623.

Eager for the race / L. Maurer.

Eager for the race / L. Maurer.

Seven jockeys on horseback. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1785

The horse-man of the period - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

The horse-man of the period - Public domain graphic arts, Library of C...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3185

Trotting stallion Tom Moore driven by Danl. Mace: sired by Hambletonian  dam by Townsend Mare  raised by John Minchin  Goshen  Orange County, N.Y.

Trotting stallion Tom Moore driven by Danl. Mace: sired by Hambletonia...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6708

Arion: by Electioneer, dam Manette by Nutwood

Arion: by Electioneer, dam Manette by Nutwood

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0288.

The celebrated trotting Stallions "Young Woful" and "Abdallah Chief": On the last quarter of their great five mile race, in Harness. Over the Fashion Course, L.I. Nov. 4th 1865. Time: 13:53

The celebrated trotting Stallions "Young Woful" and "Abdallah Chief": ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1032.

Occident: (formerly "Wonder,") brown gelding, by pacing stallion St. Clair, dam's pedigree unknown

Occident: (formerly "Wonder,") brown gelding, by pacing stallion St. C...

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4912

The great race at Baltimore, Oct. 24th, 1877: between the three grand champions of the American Turf, Parole, Ten Broeck & Tom Ochiltree

The great race at Baltimore, Oct. 24th, 1877: between the three grand ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2862

The pacing wonder Sleepy Tom, the Blind Horse: with Phillips, his driver coaxing him to "go in and win" sired by Tom Rolfe, son of Old Pocohantus

The pacing wonder Sleepy Tom, the Blind Horse: with Phillips, his driv...

Artist: Scott Leighton (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5081

Trotting mare Belle Hamlin, record 2:12 3/4

Trotting mare Belle Hamlin, record 2:12 3/4

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6669

A "Close Heat": Judge Fullerton, Gazelle and Huntress

A "Close Heat": Judge Fullerton, Gazelle and Huntress

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1296.

Lady Woodruff, Miller's damsel, General Darcy and Stella: trotting for a purse of $800 mile heats best 3 in. 5 in. harness

Lady Woodruff, Miller's damsel, General Darcy and Stella: trotting for...

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3670

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

48683 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: De-Carteret plays his last card. De-Carteret, "I object to Lady-Love being declared the winner, because Lord Woodstock is dead, and ... should therefore be disqualified! Cre... More

Celebrated trotting horse Prospero, by messenger Duroc, by Henry Clay: Driven by Dan Mace. Record, 2:20

Celebrated trotting horse Prospero, by messenger Duroc, by Henry Clay:...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1002.

Champion trotting Queen, Alix, by patronage record, 2:07 3/4: Winner of the Columbian Exposition Purse $15,000, at Washington Park, Chicago, Sept. 14th, 15th and 16th, 1893, winning the first heat in 2:07 3/4; Fourtheat in 2.1 3/4; and Ninth heat, 2:09 3/4 !!!

Champion trotting Queen, Alix, by patronage record, 2:07 3/4: Winner o...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1083.

Champion Stallion, Directum, by Director: Record, 2:06 1/2

Champion Stallion, Directum, by Director: Record, 2:06 1/2

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1078.

A good send off,-go!: Goldsmith Maid, American Girl, Lucy and Henry, trotting at Fleetwood Park, Morrisania, N.Y. July 9th 1872

A good send off,-go!: Goldsmith Maid, American Girl, Lucy and Henry, t...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2652

The celebrated "Four in hand" Stallion team: Superb and his three sons

The celebrated "Four in hand" Stallion team: Superb and his three sons

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0972.

The celebrated trotting Stallion George Wilkes, formerly "Robert Fillingham": by Hambletonian, dam Dolly Spanker, by Mambrino. As he appeared in his great Wagon Race against Lady Thorne. Over the union course L.I. June 14th 1866,-match $1000 mile heats best 3 in 5 to Wagons

The celebrated trotting Stallion George Wilkes, formerly "Robert Filli...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1025.

Music: Chestnut Mare, by Middletown, dam by Roe's Fiddler

Music: Chestnut Mare, by Middletown, dam by Roe's Fiddler

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4640

Champion trotting stallion Smuggler owned by H.S. Russell, Milton Mass.: By Blanco, dam by Herod's Tuckahoe

Champion trotting stallion Smuggler owned by H.S. Russell, Milton Mass...

G10211 U.S. Copyright Office. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1087

Diploma awarded by - Print, Library of Congress collection

Diploma awarded by - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print showing farm animals, tools, and produce, and horse racing scenes. 2110 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Stecher Lith Co." lower right.

The celebrated trotting mare "Goldsmith Maid" driven by Budd Doble Trotting in harness at Buffalo, August 11th, 1871, mile heats best 3 in 5, time 2:19 3/4, 2:19 1/4, 2:19, beating "Lucy" and "American Girl."

The celebrated trotting mare "Goldsmith Maid" driven by Budd Doble Tro...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1007

The celebrated trotting Stallion France's Alexander by Ben Patchen, dam by Canada Jack: Record 2:19

The celebrated trotting Stallion France's Alexander by Ben Patchen, da...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1022.

Trotting stallion Nelson, by Young Rolfe: record 2:14 1/4

Trotting stallion Nelson, by Young Rolfe: record 2:14 1/4

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6698

[Three men on horseback racing]

[Three men on horseback racing]

Copyright by the Jno. B. Jeffery Ptg. & Engr. Co., Chicago. Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pacing a fast heat / J. Cameron.

Pacing a fast heat / J. Cameron.

Three jockeys harness racing. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5067

The celebrated "Four in hand" Stallion team: Superb and his three sons

The celebrated "Four in hand" Stallion team: Superb and his three sons

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0972.

An exciting finish / J. Cameron.

An exciting finish / J. Cameron.

Print showing three-horse horserace. 11157 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1884, by Currier & Ives, New York. Signed on stone "J. Cameron" lower left. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonne ́/ compiled by Gale... More

Lexington: the great monarch of the turf and sire of racers

Lexington: the great monarch of the turf and sire of racers

Artist: (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3753

Sweetser, Sleepy George and Lucy, pacing for a purse of $1,000 at Hartford Conn., Aug. 22, 1878 / J. Cameron.

Sweetser, Sleepy George and Lucy, pacing for a purse of $1,000 at Hart...

Three horses and jockeys harness racing. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6397

A good race, well won. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

A good race, well won. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black Hawk: Union course, L.I. Tuesday September 25th 1849 / lith & pub. by N. Currier.

Black Hawk: Union course, L.I. Tuesday September 25th 1849 / lith & pu...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0622.

The horse-man of the period - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

The horse-man of the period - Public domain graphic arts, Library of C...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3185

The Celebrated trotting mare Flora Temple, driven by James D. McMann: Best time in harness mile heat 2:19 3/4, two mile heats 4:50 1/2 to Wagon, mile heat 2:25

The Celebrated trotting mare Flora Temple, driven by James D. McMann: ...

Public domain image of horse carriage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apollo: sired by Seneca Chief, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian; dam and G.D. by Sons of Hill's Black Hawk, G.G.D. a messenger mare

Apollo: sired by Seneca Chief, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian; dam and G.D. ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0267

Trotting mare Nancy Hanks, by Happy Medium: record 2:09

Trotting mare Nancy Hanks, by Happy Medium: record 2:09

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6675

The great sire of trotters, Electioneer, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian

The great sire of trotters, Electioneer, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2871

A "crack trotter" in the harness of the period / Thos. Worth.

A "crack trotter" in the harness of the period / Thos. Worth.

10714L(?) U.S. Copyright Office. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1411

Eager for the race / L. Maurer.

Eager for the race / L. Maurer.

Seven jockeys on horseback. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1785

The favorite "In the pools": A mutual understanding

The favorite "In the pools": A mutual understanding

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2093

St. Julien: by Volunteer, dam by Sayre's Harry Clay

St. Julien: by Volunteer, dam by Sayre's Harry Clay

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6247

A third heat in two sixteen!!: Judge Fullerton and Goldsmith Maid in their great trot at East Saginaw, Mich. July 16th. 1874

A third heat in two sixteen!!: Judge Fullerton and Goldsmith Maid in t...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6477

Mr. Bonner's horse Joe Elliott, driven by J. Bowen: trotting in harness at Mystic Park, Medford, Mass. June 28th 1872

Mr. Bonner's horse Joe Elliott, driven by J. Bowen: trotting in harnes...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4616

Deacon Jones' one hoss shay, no. 2 / F.M. Haskell & Co. 30 Hanover St. Boston, Lith.

Deacon Jones' one hoss shay, no. 2 / F.M. Haskell & Co. 30 Hanover St....

Print showing "Deacon Jones" in a chaise drawn by an exhausted horse, racing with a man driving a horsedrawn sulky. K15879; L5528; L2520 U.S. Copyright Office. Library has three impressions, 1st impression cop... More

Pelham: July 2nd, 1849 trotted one mile in harness, over the Centreville course carrying 175 lbs, in 2:28

Pelham: July 2nd, 1849 trotted one mile in harness, over the Centrevil...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5139

Celebrated trotting mare Lady Thorne, formerly "Maid of Ashland"

Celebrated trotting mare Lady Thorne, formerly "Maid of Ashland"

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1011.

The trotting mare Goldsmith Maid driven by Budd Doble

The trotting mare Goldsmith Maid driven by Budd Doble

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6672

Occident. Owned by Leland Stanford. Driven by Jas. Tennant

Occident. Owned by Leland Stanford. Driven by Jas. Tennant

H9139 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit 1877 Aug. 11. Note on front of photo: Photographed by Muybridge in less than the one-thousandth part of a second, while the horse was trotting at the rate of thirty... More

Grey mare Emma B. by Bayard - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

Grey mare Emma B. by Bayard - Public domain graphic arts, Library of C...

Artist: E. Forbes (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2883

The Parson's colt: hears a trotter behind him and won't be stopped, if it is Sunday

The Parson's colt: hears a trotter behind him and won't be stopped, if...

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5103

Ripton: July 19the 1842, beat Confidence, in a match for $500 a side, 2 mile heats in harness over Centreville course, L.I. winning in 2 straight heats, time 5:10 - 5:14 1/2

Ripton: July 19the 1842, beat Confidence, in a match for $500 a side, ...

Horse trotting. Copyright by N. Currier. Conningham no. 4245. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983 no. 5585

The champion trotting Stallion Nelson, by Young Rolfe, dam Gretchen by Gideon: Owned and driven by C.H. Nelson, Waterville, Me.

The champion trotting Stallion Nelson, by Young Rolfe, dam Gretchen by...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1086.

Fast trotters on Harlem Lane, N.Y. / J. Cameron, del. ; lith. of Currier & Ives.

Fast trotters on Harlem Lane, N.Y. / J. Cameron, del. ; lith. of Curri...

"Com. Vanderbilt with Myron Perry and Daisy Burns. Bonner with Dexter". Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2071

Pacing for a grand purse - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

Pacing for a grand purse - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...

Jockeys harness racing four horses past judges' stand. Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5070

Lady Suffolk, Centreville Course, L.I., Friday, Aug. 3, 1849

Lady Suffolk, Centreville Course, L.I., Friday, Aug. 3, 1849

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cart, carriage, wagon, horse transport, 18th-19th century design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

George M. Patchen, Brown Dick and Millers Dansel: in their splendid trotting contest for a purse of $500 - over the Union Course L.I. July 7th 1859

George M. Patchen, Brown Dick and Millers Dansel: in their splendid tr...

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2550

Trotting mare American Girl driven by M. Roden

Trotting mare American Girl driven by M. Roden

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6667

Dexter, Ethan Allen and mate: In their wonderful race, over the fashion course, L.I. June 21st 1867. Match for $2,000 mile heats best 3 in 5

Dexter, Ethan Allen and mate: In their wonderful race, over the fashio...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a horse carriage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lula: Bay Mare, by Alexander's Norman, dam by imp. Hooten

Lula: Bay Mare, by Alexander's Norman, dam by imp. Hooten

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4168

Conneaut Lake Fair, gelatin silver print

Conneaut Lake Fair, gelatin silver print

J132274 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; W. W. Wilt; September 24, 1909.

New grand-stand, The Butler County Agricultural Society, Hamilton, Ohio, opening day, October 1st, 1913

New grand-stand, The Butler County Agricultural Society, Hamilton, Ohi...

J187270 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Young & Carl; November 14, 1913. Copyright claimant's address: Cincinnati, U.S.A.

A man riding a horse drawn carriage in a field. Animal equine horse, animals.
Dick Swiveller: By Walkill chief, dam a Clay Mare

Dick Swiveller: By Walkill chief, dam a Clay Mare

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1717.

Trotting stallion Alcryon, by Alcyone: record 2:15 1/4

Trotting stallion Alcryon, by Alcyone: record 2:15 1/4

Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6684

Grand pacer Richball, record 2:12 1/2 owned by D.L. Hughes, Keokuk, Iowa, driven by James M. Allen

Grand pacer Richball, record 2:12 1/2 owned by D.L. Hughes, Keokuk, Io...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2740

The king of the road: Dexter driven by his owner Mr. Robert Bonner of the New York Ledger at Prospect Park Brooklyn August 31st 1869, trotting a mile to a road wagon. weighing with driver 319 lbs. in the unprecedented time of 2 minutes 21 3/4 seconds

The king of the road: Dexter driven by his owner Mr. Robert Bonner of ...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3601

Summer meeting at Long Branch, N.Y. Start.

Summer meeting at Long Branch, N.Y. Start.

Print showing a horse race in progress, with the officials kiosk on the left and the grandstand in the background. Possibly Monmouth Park, Long Branch, New Jersey.

Grey Eagle, driven by Hiram Woodruff, Esq. / lith. & pub. by N. Currier.

Grey Eagle, driven by Hiram Woodruff, Esq. / lith. & pub. by N. Currie...

319 Copyright Office. Inscribed in ink at bottom right: 319. Recd at D. of S. Oct 17/50. Deposited in the Clerk's Office So. Dist. of N.Y. July 22, 1850. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1850 b... More

The trotting mare "American Girl" driven by M. Roden / J. Cameron.

The trotting mare "American Girl" driven by M. Roden / J. Cameron.

A harness racing portrait showing American Girl, a trotting mare, pulling a high-wheeled sulky and driver. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6668

Harry Bassett and Longfellow at Saratoga, N.Y., July 16th 1872 [and] at Long Branch, N.J., July 2nd 1872.

Harry Bassett and Longfellow at Saratoga, N.Y., July 16th 1872 [and] a...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2963

Croxie: By Clark chief. Record 2:19 1/4

Croxie: By Clark chief. Record 2:19 1/4

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1438.

The Celebrated trotting Stallion Patron by Pancoast dam by Cuyler: Record 2:14 1/4

The Celebrated trotting Stallion Patron by Pancoast dam by Cuyler: Rec...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1027.

A good send off,-go!: Goldsmith Maid, American Girl, Lucy and Henry, trotting at Fleetwood Park, Morrisania, N.Y. July 9th 1872

A good send off,-go!: Goldsmith Maid, American Girl, Lucy and Henry, t...

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2652

The great racing crack Hindoo, by Virgil, dam Florence, by Lexington

The great racing crack Hindoo, by Virgil, dam Florence, by Lexington

Print shows a jockey on a running horse, facing left. M16432 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1881, by Currier & Ives, N.Y. Copyright stamp on top left corner. Gale, 2866 Conningham, 2185

Celebrated American trotting horses / lith. W.H. Rease ; painted by R.A. Clarke.

Celebrated American trotting horses / lith. W.H. Rease ; painted by R....

Shows horses Lady Suffolk, Zachary Taylor, Tacony, Mac, Jack Rossiter, Lady Moscow, Flora Temple and Highland Maid. Copyright by E.K. Conklin.

The celebrated trotting Stallion Alexander by Ben Patchen, dam by Canada Jack: Record 2:19

The celebrated trotting Stallion Alexander by Ben Patchen, dam by Cana...

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, cavalry, military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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