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walking horse

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walking horse
n.
A Tennessee walking horse.
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Noun1.walking horse - a horse marked by stamina and trained to move at a fast running walkWalking horse - a horse marked by stamina and trained to move at a fast running walk
mount, riding horse, saddle horse - a lightweight horse kept for riding only


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When it is necessary to travel on hard surfaces, reduce the pace of the horse as a walking horse will have less shock to its feet than a running horse.
Walking horses (they are essentially running, but it seems as easy as a walk) became increasingly popular through the 1940s, and naturally there were shows where the high-stepping animals competed in front of judges.
The riders, all members of the Equine Ramblers group, are led by Jenni Miller on her chestnut Tennessee Walking Horse, Didi - the only one of this breed in Wales.
 
 
 
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