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Tennessee Walking Horse

"The Tennessee Walker is a US-origin gaited horse, world-renowned for its smooth gaits (flat walk, running walk) and its gentle, people-oriented temperament."

Your Height:

180 cm

Shoulder Height: 159 cm

Age20-30 years

Average life expectancy with species-appropriate husbandry and good health.

Height

Shoulder Height: 145-173cmHead Height: ~190cm (est.)

The standard size measured from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder (withers).

Weight410-540 kg

Ideal body weight for a healthy, adult breed.

Cost/Month€170+

The sum of food, insurance, and basic care per month.

Character Profile

Activity Level

The urge to move and the willingness to perform of the horse in training and everyday life.

Possesses a pleasant baseline activity level, but is not a high-performance athlete requiring constant rigorous demand.

Temperament

Describes the character from calm and composed to spirited and sensitive.

Balanced and calm, widely known as the 'Gentleman' among horse breeds.

Beginner Friendly

How well the horse is suited for riders with little experience or as a first horse.

Very manageable, and due to their smooth gaits, they are well-suited for leisure riders and beginners.

Social Behavior

Compatibility with conspecifics in the herd or stable.

Very people-oriented, affectionate, and good in herd settings.

Reliability

Composure in stressful situations (skittishness).

Regarded as steady-nerved, sure-footed, and a reliable partner on trails.

Versatility

Suitability for various disciplines such as dressage, jumping, leisure or western.

Versatile for leisure, show, endurance, and light trail riding.

Grooming Effort

Time required for grooming, hoof care and general stable hygiene.

Average effort, though they can develop very long manes and tails.

Did you know?

Keeping a pet of this size costs over 80€ per month on average. Plan your finances wisely.

Character & Training

Gentle, intelligent, very people-oriented, and steady-nerved.

Living & Exercise

Thrives in open stable systems or paddock boxes with daily turnout.

Health & Grooming

Robust, but there is a genetic predisposition for PSSM; breed-specific attention to proper hoof care is recommended.

History

Developed in late 19th-century Tennessee by crossing breeds such as Morgan, Saddlebred, and Thoroughbred to create a versatile utility horse.

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