Hi Horse Pals,
Due to a special request from Eloise, we are going highlight the Tennessee Walking Horse. Early in our riding careers, Avery and I got a chance to ride a Tennessee Walking Horse. Our friend owned a few Tennessee Walkers and at her barn it was all Tennessee Walking Horses! And a few others, of course. They were so beautiful and their gaits were so smooth - it was a really nice ride!
So, let's get to the facts:)
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE
Fact#1 : The Tennessee Walking Horse was developed in the 1800s in Tennessee, America by land owners who wanted a comfortable riding horse for use on their land.
Fact#2 : The Tennessee has an unusual stance with both pairs of legs pushed away from the body.
Fact#3 : The Walkers have three very comfortable gaits - the flat walk, the running walk and the smooth rolling canter. Both the walks are a 4 beat pace.
Fact#4 : The Walker can be any solid color, and stand between 15 and 16 hands.
Fact#5 : The Walker is said to be the most good-tempered of all horses.
And an extra bonus fact!
Fact #6: Strolling Jim was foaled in 1936 and was bred by Ed Gilliam near Viola, Tennessee. He was a chestnut gelding with a near hind sock, a star and a snip. He was a three-year-old when he won Grand Championship honors at the first Celebration in 1939.
We hope you enjoyed this horse breed. Thanks for the suggestion, Eloise!
Your Horse Pal,
@raya
A farrier is a person who makes horse shoes and fits them on your horse. They also clip hooves to keep them from getting overgrown.
Posted by: rubber stable matting | October 18, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Hi Lizzy ~
Farm camp? That's sounds cool ... you'll have to tell us all about it. We've never heard of farm camp. Take some pictures and we'll post them for all of our Horse Pals.
Have fun!
@raya and Avery
Posted by: Araya and Avery | July 09, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Hi @raya & Avery! I just wanted to say hi, and this week I am also going to farm camp!! It's so fun.
-Lizzy the Great ;D
Posted by: Lizzy | July 09, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Hi Cayce ~ I hope you had a great 4th of July! We had a great time by the pool and we had a BBQ with our Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. We had a fun day! Talk soon,
Araya
Posted by: Araya | July 07, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Hi Cayce ~
Great to hear from you! We've missed you! We would love to do the Shetland Pony. Thanks for the suggestion! You have a great 4th of July, too!!
Your Horse Pal,
@raya
Posted by: Araya | June 30, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Hey Araya. Cool facts about the Tennessee Walking Horse. Could you please do facts about Shetland Ponies? Have a good week girl. Have a good weekend. Have a good 4th of July. Please answer my questions. Please respond PDQ the second after you get this E-Mail. Hugs, Cayce
Posted by: Cayce | June 30, 2009 at 08:46 PM