Fact or Fiction?
Tennessee Walking Horses were once regulars at Madison Square Garden.
Fact – By 1940, Tennessee Walking Horses were included in most all-breed horse shows, including the show held annually at Madison Square Garden.
Fact or Fiction?
The Dixie Jubilee Horse Show was once referred to as the “graveyard of champions.”
Fact – The Dixie Jubilee was referred to as the “graveyard of champions’ because a number of great Tennessee Walking Horses first met defeat there including Strolling Jim, City Girl, and Talk Of The Town.
Fact or Fiction?
Heavy chains are strapped around the ankles of the performance Tennessee Walking Horse during showing.
Fiction – Chains are limited to six ounces and are inspected for compliance. An average Tennessee Walking Horse weighs 1000 pounds. The ration of chain to horse is .03%. A watch weighing 2 ounces on a 130 pound woman is a ration of .096%
Fact or Fiction?
Riders 11 years of age and under have never been required to canter in performance Tennessee Walking Horse competition.
Fiction – The Juvenile 11 & Under class was initially a canter class.
Fact or Fiction?
Midnight Sun and Merry Go Boy were started by the same trainer.
Fact – Best known as the trainer of Merry Go Boy, Winston Wiser was also the trainer that started Midnight Sun under saddle.
