I am looking at a Tennessee Walker and I have a few questions about them (I am new to the walker world).
1.The tennessee walker I am looking at is not registered and never was. So he wouldn't have a registered name would he? Can I make one up for him when I register him? Thanks
2.Would you recommend having a vet come out and look at him before we buy him? Thanks
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ANY help and info on TWH would be great
-Ashley
Answers:
Chances are you will not be able to register your horse, almost all breed require you to have information on both parents, both parents must be registered with the association, and the breeder of your horse would have to sign something proveing the date your horse was born. Genetic testing is usually required as well. Over all it would be a huge challenge and cost you a lot of money to get this horse registered. You can make up a show name for your horse though, but it wont really be official.
I would recomend a vet check if you are spending over 1,000 dollars. Make sure you use your own vet, or at least a vet with a good reputation. Do not use the seller of the horse's vet, or a vet the seller recomends. Use someone that is neutral so you do not get a vet that will cover up problems the horse may have as a favor to the owner. A vet check will let you know the horses soundness level, and if it has any health problems.
Walkers can be jumped, and ridden hunt seat, just like any other horse. But they usually are not competitive in higher level jumping competition. Their movement puts them at a disadvantage for making strides between jumps, and they just don't have the conformation to be great jumpers. But for local schooling shows, open shows and 4H, you could get a walker that would be fine to jump.
You need to have a vet come out to look at any horse you are buying, no matter what breed it is.
yes they can jump but i wouldnt recommend it until u are a proficient rider, and u can not register the horse unless u have the papers on the sire and the dam
Maybe you'd rather shop for something you could enjoy riding huntseat... walk, trot, and canter.
Yes, you can certainly make up another name for your horse. Yes, you should have a vet come out and check him out before you make a decision to buy the horse. Yes, TW can jump, but they are not the ideal breed for jumping. They were bred many years ago to be able to maintain a certain comfortable gait over a long distance, a gait that would be comfortable to both horse and rider. TW are generally good tempered and easy going, provided they haven't been mistreated. They come in all colors. They are mainly for pleasure and show,and make very good trail horses. But if you want to jump, I would consider another breed of horse, like a Morgan, Arab, or warmblood or Quarter horse.
The TW horse is known for its natural gait, the running walk, and it has a "rocking chair" canter.
1. No, he won't have a registered name. Depending on how old he is(basically, if he's not a foal or very young), you may or may not be able to prove parentage enough to register him. I'm not actually into TWH's, so I don't know the association's rules on that.
2. Absolutely have a vet come look at him, especially if you plan on showing him. It's usually a good idea to have your usual vet come out, as well as your farrier, to do a check.
And I'm pretty sure TWH's can jump, seeing as my brother used to have one that fell to my care and I jumped him over logs and rocks and stuff on trails all the time.
1. you make up a name.
2. i don't have a vet check the horses i buy just go with what you think, is it sound, up to date on shots, looks healthy, and has a nice coat the coat tells a lot.
3.you can jump it i run barrels and poles with mine. the long legs will be good.
walkers a very smooth to ride and very sound. they have lots of energy and big personality.
Yes always have a vet check them out be for you buy!! Gaited horses are not bred to jump. They can but that is not what they will be the best at. I have trained a few, they are generally sweet horses %26 learn easy. Good luck.
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