Tennesse Walker?

MelissaH · 12-06-2004, 08:44 AM

I have fallen in love with a horse that is one and I was wondering about peoples experience with them.

I have done some reading and they are said to be very kind etc...

And the price ranges are not bad.

It this a good first horse?

Dawn · 12-06-2004, 08:54 AM

You would have to give us a whole lot more info on the horse as well as yourself.

DoWeDance · 12-06-2004, 09:08 AM

TWs are usually good first horses in terms of being smart, patient and very good on the trails. However, they are gaited, so whether or not this horse would be good for you would depend on what you want to do. If you just want to trail ride or show TWs,...I would say yes, but do tell us more about the horse.

MelissaH · 12-06-2004, 09:37 AM

Actually, I have not found a horse yet. I fell in love with one that's at my daughters riding stable. He's 4 years old and huge. He's not for sale. I was asking about the breed in general.

I would be looking for an older one. Not for showing just trail riding. It would also be my first horse. I understand when the time comes to get a horse, I may not have a lot of choice as far as breed goes but one that would be best for me and older.

DoWeDance · 12-06-2004, 10:16 AM

Since you want to trail ride, a TW would be a good choice. My first horse was actually a TW. She was great on the trails - lots of horse sense, lots of endurance. She could get a little hot, though, so make sure, if you buy a TW, that it isn't overly energetic.

cassidy · 12-06-2004, 10:39 AM

are you used to riding ploddy horses or gaited horses???

MelissaH · 12-06-2004, 10:50 AM

Whats ploddy?

cassidy · 12-06-2004, 10:54 AM

you no a horse that normally just plods along o.k forget that word

do you normally ride gaited or non-gaited horses?

MelissaH · 12-06-2004, 10:59 AM

Aaaahhh, No, never road a gaited horse before.

Cool Time 84 · 12-06-2004, 11:18 AM

I would see if you could ride the TW at your daughters riding stable, or find one you could try out. They are awesome and I have 2 right now and one that is a PWHR (Part walker) I love the way they move. But I also love my AQHA's so, I have the best of both worlds at the moment.

TW's are awesome, but watch the bloodlines, certain lines make them bred hotter.. You want something that's not bred over hot, if you want a trail mount... I had a Handshaker/Mack K mare, and she like every other one bred like her was a wee bit too hot for trails.. just like my new horse is Handshaker/Mack K he's alittle to hot for trails, but is awesomely gaited.

My Ebony Masterpiece/Midnight Ike horse is an amazing trail AND show horse. Brains and temperment are all him.. my Carbon Copy/Masterpiece filly who is 1/4 QH is also just like him on trails!

TW in general is good, but the hot show bred ones can be tricky for first time owners... try to find something proven on trails, and you should be good!

12-06-2004, 08:44 AM	#1
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,694 Images: 184 Blog Entries: 4	Tennesse Walker? I have fallen in love with a horse that is one and I was wondering about peoples experience with them. I have done some reading and they are said to be very kind etc... And the price ranges are not bad. It this a good first horse? __________________ Horses are not my whole life, But they make my life whole. My dog looks at all the things I provide for him & says, "You must be God. My cat looks at all the things I provide for her and says, ˜I must be God

12-06-2004, 08:54 AM	#2
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 37,203 Images: 1580	You would have to give us a whole lot more info on the horse as well as yourself. __________________ Sexy by Christmas Challenge-r!! Goal: 11 lbs LOST CURRENT: 4 lbs LOST Starting Weight 170 lbs. Goal Weight 155 lbs. Reached! 20 pound club 2009 Starting Weight 152 lbs. Goal Weight 140 lbs. Reached!

12-06-2004, 09:37 AM	#4
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,694 Images: 184 Blog Entries: 4	Actually, I have not found a horse yet. I fell in love with one that's at my daughters riding stable. He's 4 years old and huge. He's not for sale. I was asking about the breed in general. I would be looking for an older one. Not for showing just trail riding. It would also be my first horse. I understand when the time comes to get a horse, I may not have a lot of choice as far as breed goes but one that would be best for me and older. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, But they make my life whole. My dog looks at all the things I provide for him & says, "You must be God. My cat looks at all the things I provide for her and says, ˜I must be God

12-06-2004, 10:39 AM	#6
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,789 Images: 843	are you used to riding ploddy horses or gaited horses??? __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

12-06-2004, 10:50 AM	#7
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,694 Images: 184 Blog Entries: 4	Whats ploddy? __________________ Horses are not my whole life, But they make my life whole. My dog looks at all the things I provide for him & says, "You must be God. My cat looks at all the things I provide for her and says, ˜I must be God

12-06-2004, 09:08 AM	#3
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,920 Images: 75	TWs are usually good first horses in terms of being smart, patient and very good on the trails. However, they are gaited, so whether or not this horse would be good for you would depend on what you want to do. If you just want to trail ride or show TWs,...I would say yes, but do tell us more about the horse.

12-06-2004, 10:16 AM	#5
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,920 Images: 75	Since you want to trail ride, a TW would be a good choice. My first horse was actually a TW. She was great on the trails - lots of horse sense, lots of endurance. She could get a little hot, though, so make sure, if you buy a TW, that it isn't overly energetic.

12-06-2004, 10:54 AM	#8
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,789 Images: 843	you no a horse that normally just plods along o.k forget that word do you normally ride gaited or non-gaited horses? __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

12-06-2004, 10:59 AM	#9
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,694 Images: 184 Blog Entries: 4	Aaaahhh, No, never road a gaited horse before. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, But they make my life whole. My dog looks at all the things I provide for him & says, "You must be God. My cat looks at all the things I provide for her and says, ˜I must be God

12-06-2004, 11:18 AM	#10
Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,027 Images: 883 Blog Entries: 2	I would see if you could ride the TW at your daughters riding stable, or find one you could try out. They are awesome and I have 2 right now and one that is a PWHR (Part walker) I love the way they move. But I also love my AQHA's so, I have the best of both worlds at the moment. TW's are awesome, but watch the bloodlines, certain lines make them bred hotter.. You want something that's not bred over hot, if you want a trail mount... I had a Handshaker/Mack K mare, and she like every other one bred like her was a wee bit too hot for trails.. just like my new horse is Handshaker/Mack K he's alittle to hot for trails, but is awesomely gaited. My Ebony Masterpiece/Midnight Ike horse is an amazing trail AND show horse. Brains and temperment are all him.. my Carbon Copy/Masterpiece filly who is 1/4 QH is also just like him on trails! TW in general is good, but the hot show bred ones can be tricky for first time owners... try to find something proven on trails, and you should be good! __________________ *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!* *Proud Owner of Sonnys Vegasshowgirl* *And proud mommy of 3*

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