Harness racing is quite popular in Norway and is governed by the Norwegian Trotting Association, including both trotting and galloping races. Throughout the years, horse racing in Norway has evolved with the establishment of dedicated racetracks and breeding programs. And there’s Trygve Diskerud, a Norwegian trainer who was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Norwegian trotting. Spikeld (1993-2017) was a Norwegian trotting horse, trained by Kjell Hakonsen, that set a best time for a 7-year-old with a kilometer time of 1:18.6. “I have been living my dream ever since then and am thankful for every minute.