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History:
     The Tennessee Walking Horse is a mixture of four different breeds of horses:  Standardbreds, Thoroughbreds, Morgans, and American Saddlebreds.  These horses are famous for their running walk.  It is said to be a bounce-free ride.
Head:
     The Tennessee Walking Horse has a large, plain head.
Height:
     The Tennessee Walking Horses' height is 15-16hh.
Temperament:
     The Tennessee Walking Horse is said to have the best temperament out of all horse breeds.  They are steady and reliable and a first-time rider could ride this horse with complete confidence.  This horse is the most naturally good-tempered horse there is.  It is also the most comfortable horse in the entire world.
Color:
     The Tennessee Walking Horse can be any color, but black and other solid colors are the most common.
***They have special hooves that help them with that famous running walk.  It is said that when riding these horses feel like you are gliding right over the ground.***