The Tennessee Walking Horse is not enly exciting in the show ring but also out of the ring. It is the perfect mount for pleasure and trail riding, as well as a working horse. Because of the easy gaits and even temperament, a rider can comfortably stay in the saddle many hours longer. With the increased interest in trail and endurance rides across the country, the riding value of the Tennessee Walker steadily climbs. Both horse and rider come through less fatigued because of the durability, strength, and smoothness of the walking horse gaits. Highly used in the Ride-A-Thons of yesteryear, one can't argue with success, and consequently, the Tennessee Walking Horse's talent as both a pleasure and trail horse is being more and more widely recognized. It isn't unusual to find him on the trails and hillsides of the country.

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