50 Cool Schools (And More)
…idea of the purpose, a course description to detail what’s involved in the clinic/school category, and numerous educational options to make the most of your enrichment experience. Course name: Intro…
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5 Gaited Crossbreeds
…says Bette. Walkaloosa History highlights: If you presume that a Walkaloosa is the cross between an Appaloosa and a Tennessee Walking Horse as the name implies, you’re partially correct. The…
Tennessee Walking Horse Breed
…the first Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association was formed in 1935 in Lewisburg, its founders designated 115 animals as Foundation Stock. The Tennessee Walking Horse became an officially…
Tackling the ‘Hunter Puissance’
…who wanted to deliver a traditional hunter course that would still provide enough technical difficulty to separate the field. Despite the handy course’s tight turns and hefty high options, Kristy…
Plan Treatments And Time For Lay-Ups
…When cleared, days to weeks. SLOW WORK: When tolerating walking, usually after 3 to 4 weeks of no signs of inflammation on walking program. FULL WORK: Weeks to months. Stubborn…
Longeing Exercises Build Muscle
…by trot lengthenings and a circle of walk. Then perform two or three circles of canter/trot/canter, followed by canter/walk/canter and finally canter lengthenings. Again, return to walk if your horse…
Postcard: 2009 George Morris Horsemastership Day 3
…and Taylor Land. The Course Walk The riders began by walking the course and discussing how to plan their rides. “Think about what you need to do to prepare your…
Move with Your Horse During Transitions
…in energy. Riding a trot-to-walk transition involves a change in rhythm (trot rhythm to walk rhythm) and a change (decrease) in energy. Some transitions are tricky, and we could quibble…
Tennessee Walking Horse
Breed Name: Tennessee Walking Horse Origin: America Physical Description: Tennessee Walking Horses range from 14.3 to 17 hands and weigh 900 to 1200 pounds. The modern Tennessee Walking Horse possesses…
EQUUS Special Report: Why Soring Persists
…the practice is most prevalent among Tennessee Walking Horse show horses. As the breed’s name implies, the Tennessee Walking Horse has long been known for his distinctive running walk, a…