the gaits of the tennessee walking horse are a breed of gaited horse.
the gaits of the tennessee walking horse are a breed of gaited horse.
what are the gaits of the tennessee walking horse?
a breed of gaited horse
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the tennessee walking horse or tennessee walker is a breed of gaited horse known for its unique four-beat running-walk and flashy movement. it was originally developed in the southern united states for use on farms and plantations. it is a popular riding horse due to its calm disposition, smooth gaits and sure-footedness. the tennessee walking horse is often seen in the show ring, but is also popular as a pleasure and trail riding horse using both english and western equipment. tennessee walkers are also seen in movies, television shows and other performances.
tennessee walking horse
the tennessee walking horse is best known for its running-walk. this is a four-beat gait with the same footfall pattern as a regular, or flat, walk, but significantly faster. while a horse performing a flat walk moves at , the running walk allows the same horse to travel at . in the running walk, the horse's rear feet overstep the prints of its front feet by , with a longer overstep being more prized in the tennessee walking horse breed. while performing the running walk, the horse nods its head in rhythm with its gait. besides the flat and running walks, the third main gait performed by tennessee walking horses is the canter. some members of the breed perform other variations of lateral ambling gaits, including the rack, stepping pace, fox trot and single-foot, which are allowable for pleasure riding but penalized in the show ring. a few tennessee walking horses can trot, and have a long, reaching stride.
tennessee walking horse