Tennessee Walking Horse Breed 

Country of Origin: The Tennessee Walking Horse Breed originated in the state of Tennessee in the United States during the 1800’s. 

Blood Type: The Tennessee Walking Horse is a warmblood type. 

History: The need for an all round useable horse started the early settlers breeding gaited Spanish Horses, with the Narragamett Pacer, Canadian Pacer, Thoroughbred, Morgan, Standardbred, and Saddlebred horses. By 1886 a black colt named Black Allen was born and passed on the valued gait of the Tennessee Walker. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breed registry was founded in 1935. 

Height: The Tennessee Walking Horse Breed usually ranges from 15-16HH. 

Colors: The Tennessee Walking Horse can be any solid color. 

Description: The Tennessee Walker has a largish head with a straight profile; the neck is long, arched, and muscular; a broad chest and sloping shoulders; the withers are pronounced; and a short back with a flat, muscular croup. They carry their tail high. The gaits of the Tennessee Walking Horse are a flat walk, a running walk, and canter. The running walk can be very fast – up to 15 mph over short distances. 

Temperament: The Tennessee Walking Horse is naturally sociable with humans as well as other horses, and is bold and quiet.   

Uses: The Tennessee Walking Horse is comfortable under saddle and makes an excellent mounts for all levels of riders.