Note that nodding its head to the rhythm of its steps is a classic trait of the Tennessee walker. Use your Tennessee walkers for pleasure, trail and endurance riding. Understand that this breed has suffered from cruel and abusive shoeing and training tactics to make the horses achieve their high step. Get involved with animal rights activists and industry leaders who are working to achieve humane training practices for all walkers. Contact the National Walking Horse Association at P.O. Box 249, Willow Spring, NC 27592.
Horses have unique personalities, just like people do.
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