Tennessee Walking Horse — size comparison

The Tennessee Walking Horse has a long, sloping shoulder, a strong back and a deep chest. Its head is balanced with small ears, and its outline supports a long

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Height

Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

Tennessee Walking Horse

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ok. 160 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
Mass
approx. 410–540 kgZakres rasy
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
Tennessee Walking HorseHeight at withersapprox. 160 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

160–160 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Tennessee Walking Horse — size comparison — facts and sources

The Tennessee Walking Horse has a long, sloping shoulder, a strong back and a deep chest. Its head is balanced with small ears, and its outline supports a long stride. Many coat colours and patterns occur.

It originated in central Tennessee from various American working horses, including Standardbreds, Morgans, Saddlebreds and Thoroughbreds. It was bred as a comfortable mount for long rides and daily work. The natural running walk became its defining feature.

In this smooth four-beat gait, hind hooves overstep forehoof prints and the head moves rhythmically with the stride. The rider experiences relatively little vertical jolting. Walkers are usually gentle, calm in contact and willing to move forward. Uses chiefly include trekking, leisure and competitions displaying characteristic gait quality.

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