Tennessee Walking Horse

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A gaited horse bred on Tennessee plantations for a smooth, ground-covering running walk. Flat-shod Walkers are calm, comfortable trail horses; the padded show style is controversial because of soring abuse.

At a glance

Origin
Tennessee, United States
Size
14.3–17 hands · 900–1,200 lb
Lifespan
25–30 years
Gait
Flat walk, running walk
Temperament
Calm, gentle, willing
Best fit
Trail, older riders
Species
Horse
Category
Horses
Group
Gaited
Also known as
TWH
Registries
AQHA, APHA, The Jockey Club
Papers
5 categories
EnergySmooth, steady pace
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 a Walker gaited takes a rider who understands gait and a farrier who shoes for it. Buyers must also check for signs of past soring, which is illegal and leaves scars.

Common questions

Is a Tennessee Walker good for a beginner?

Often. Most flat-shod Walkers are calm and very smooth, which suits new or older riders with sore backs and joints. Take lessons on a gaited horse, as the riding style differs.

What should the pre-purchase exam cover?

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

What is soring?

Deliberately causing pain to the front legs to exaggerate the show gait. It is illegal in the US under the Horse Protection Act. Flat-shod, trail-bred Walkers are the safest choice.

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Health tests to ask for
Negative Coggins within 12 monthsVeterinary exam on fileCore vaccinations currentRegistration papers on filePre-purchase exam on fileCurrent radiographs availableDental float within 12 monthsMicrochip registered

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