1964-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1964 February Voice | Page 32

TENNESSEE WALKING H'3 2 RSE
FEBRUARY, 1964
walking horses
As a tribute to the many people of the West, who recognizing
the unique qualities of the Tennessee Walking Horse, have deligently
sought to further the breed, we present this special section on “Walk­
ing Horse West.” The Walking Horse of the West has been and is
now, a different horse than most lovers of the breed know. He is a
mount that retains the same qualities made famous by the reknown
“Plantation Horse” of a century ago. He is a horse that must possess
many talents other than show-ring ability. The Walking Horse has
proved to many that he is without doubt the nation’s greatest pleasure
mount. He is also becoming a favorite utility horse and is being taught
to perform many of the tasks usually reserved for other breeds. The
Tennessee Walking Horse is proving to the nation that his gentle
nature, stout heart and famous gaits are the traits most desirable in
the Equine World. Those of us who believe in and appreciate the
many rare qualities of the Tennessee Walking Horse, could very well
WALKING HORSE WEST
follow the examples set by our fellow horsemen from the West, who,
By Virginia Lamb
though surrounded by many obstacles have succeeded in furthering
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the advancement of the breed in a section of the country far remote
Sacramento, Calif.
Since time began, one animal has from it’s native Tennessee. We salute their determination, their pa­
remained outstanding in all re­ tients and above all their dedication to the breed we all love — the
spects, not only noted for its Tennessee Walking Horse.
beauty, speed, loyalty and worka­
bility, but also for its help in creat­
ing what is known as the WEST. them by the Spaniards, found they search of a new place, a new home
For many centuries, this animal could do more hunting, move their to live and raise their families.
has packed, plowed, been used for camps easier and faster, and uti­ They formed wagon trains, headed
food at times, and has been used lized them in war as well. With­ by a wagon master and had scouts
in war. The knights in the days of out them, the pioneer could not who knew the country that could
King Arthur used them in battle, have crossed deserts and moun­ lead them forward to their dream,
the Romans used them for pleas­ tains and settle in lands several their promised land. They faced
ure and war, the farmer depended hundred miles from their original more problems than we have
upon them to till the soil, harvest home. This animal is known as known. They faced drought, star­
the crops, haul the crops to town the horse.
vation, bad weather, hostile In­
and used that same animal for his
Why do I say they helped to dians. They had to fight disease,
personal needs. The cowboy had create the West? The pioneers miles and miles of dust or arid des­
to have one to herd cattle. The were a courageous breed of people. ert without a drop of water to
Indian, after being introduced to They started out from the East in drink. They didn’t have roads, but