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 as a riding horse on farms and plantations in the American South. 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, and other entertainment.
Flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horse
Exhibiting the typical long neck, sloping shoulder, and correct head
Hambletonian 10, the foundation stallion of the family that produced Black Allan
Black Allan in 1905.
Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses. Furthermore, modern breeding management and technologies can increase the rate of conception, a healthy pregnancy, and successful foaling.
Stallion checking a mare in estrus. The mare welcomes the stallion by lowering her rear and lifting her tail.
A mare in the early stages of labor
A foal with its mother, or dam
A stallion with a proven competition record is one criterion for being a suitable sire.