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Origin Country :
USA

Common Use : Riding, Work

Colors :
Black White Brown Gray Chest Nut Bay Dun Palomino Roan Champagne Grullo Cremello Perlino Buckskin

Blooded Horse Type : Warmblood

Others Name : Tennessee Walker, Walking horse, Walker of TWH

Height : 68 inches

Weight : 1200 Pounds

Age : 30 Years

Characteristics :

Distinguish features of Tennessee walking horse are Unique running-walk (inherited gait), calm disposition, tall, long neck. Tennessee walking horse main characteristics are long neck, well defined straight head, long & sloping shoulders & hips and small ears. They are usually tall as per their height and their back is short. Tennessee walking horse smooth gait is very well known and after sometime when this bred was developed, it was called &lsquothe running walk&rsquo. For beautiful, quiet relaxed excursions, riding these horses is a pleasure.


Personality :

Distinguish features of Tennessee walking horse are Unique running-walk (inherited gait), calm disposition, tall, long neck. Tennessee walking horse main characteristics are long neck, well defined straight head, long & sloping shoulders & hips and small ears. They are usually tall as per their height and their back is short. Tennessee walking horse smooth gait is very well known and after sometime when this bred was developed, it was called &lsquothe running walk&rsquo. For beautiful, quiet relaxed excursions, riding these horses is a pleasure.


Temperament :

Being warm blood horse, Tennessee walking horse have quality of heavier built with quickness & agility and milder temperament. Tennessee walking horse is used in Olympics Dressage Events. Tennessee walking horses are friendly, docile & calm and people oriented. Tennessee walking horses are very good cutting & reining horses. Due to Tennessee horse&rsquos smooth gait, calm disposition & sure footedness, it is very popular riding horse.


Care :

Tennessee walking horses are gentle, affectionate & intelligent animals. This horse breed is healthy and no such known specific health issues known. Proper food, regular veterinary checkups, vaccinations, proper medical care, exams, shoeing, trimming is required to give them a standard lifestyle. Emergency Medical Insurance is also necessary.


History :

Tennessee walking horse were developed in Central Tennessee in late 1800s for use on plantations & farms. Mixture of breeds combined like Narragansett Pacer, Canadian Pacer crossed with gaited Spanish Mustangs gave existence to Tennessee horses. Later in 1886, some other breeds were also added. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' Association for this horse breed was founded in 1935.


Suitable :

Tennessee walking horse breed is type of pleaser breed. Tennessee walking horses have good manners inherited which make them good option to buy for novice owners or riders. Elderly riders and middle aged riders also can own Tennessee walking horse. There are no such healths issues are known and no need to spend more money on their medical care, so suitable for novice owner also for spending fewer amount on horse care.


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