Tennessee Walking Horse
Quick facts
About the Tennessee Walking Horse
Calm, kind, and famous for a smooth four-beat 'running walk.' Tennessee Walkers are bred for comfort and disposition — they make exceptional trail and pleasure mounts and are well-suited to riders with back or joint issues.
Feeding & nutrition
Standard forage-based diet. Easy to moderate keepers; adjust to body condition.
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Generally healthy. Watch for HERDA-like conditions and the welfare implications of soring (illegal but historically widespread).
Care tips
Choose flat-shod (sound horse) trainers — avoid 'big lick' practices banned by the Horse Protection Act.
Annual scar rule check from a qualified vet if showing.
Long backs benefit from a properly fitted saddle — recheck fit yearly.
Sound, well-shaped hooves; avoid pads and weighted shoes.
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