Racking Horse

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A gaited horse from the American South, bred for the rack, a smooth, fast, four-beat single-foot gait. Racking Horses are calm, sturdy and comfortable, and are mostly used for trail and pleasure riding.

At a glance

Origin
Alabama, United States
Size
15–16 hands · 900–1,100 lb
Lifespan
25–30 years
Gait
Natural four-beat rack
Temperament
Calm, gentle, willing
Best fit
Trail, pleasure riding
Species
Horse
Category
Horses
Group
Gaited
Registries
AQHA, APHA, The Jockey Club
Papers
5 categories
EnergySmooth and steady
TrainabilityGentle and willing
UpkeepHardy, easy keeper
Beginner fitSmooth and quiet

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Keeping the rack smooth takes a rider and farrier who know gaited horses. Buyers should check for signs of past soring, which is illegal.

Common questions

What should the pre-purchase exam cover?

Ask the vet to check the front pasterns for scars or sensitivity that suggest soring, and to assess feet and shoeing. A vet familiar with gaited horses is best.

Is a Racking Horse good for beginners?

Often. Most are calm and very comfortable. A few lessons on a gaited horse help keep it in its natural gait.

How is it different from a Tennessee Walker?

The two share ancestry. The Racking Horse is bred for the rack, the Walker for the running walk. Both are smooth, calm trail horses.

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Negative Coggins within 12 monthsVeterinary exam on fileCore vaccinations currentPre-purchase exam on fileCurrent radiographs availableDental float within 12 monthsMicrochip registeredEquine genetic health panel

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