Plantation owners in the American South bred the Tennessee Walker due to its pleasant gaits “Walk” and “Canter”.

Fun Fact: Tennessee Walkers can overtake trotting horses at a walk.

The Tennessee Walker moves not only classy and elegant, it is also very soft and comfortable to ride. The reason for this are its gaits: the “Walk” and the “Running Walk” (= “race pace”). The horse makes such long steps that the rear hoof touches down well before the imprint of the front hoof. Hallmark of the Tennessee Walker is also the Canter, a slight, slow gallop. Here, the horse stretches its head far out, which is somewhat reminiscent of a rocking horse. Because of its gaits and its quiet nature, it is popular as for trail riding and as a show horse.

Part of the Schleich World of Nature → Farm Life
Ages 3+

Schleich products are developed with the assistance of parents, teachers and children and are therefore especially designed for children’s hands. The design of Schleich products is as realistic and naturalistic as possible. This enables children to experience the large variety of nature – from domestic animals on a farm to wild animals in the jungle.