TWHBEA used to offer this video for sale as a DVD. Interesting that they don't offer it anymore. This is the most important video regarding the Tennessee Walking Horse breed that I have ever seen. THIS is the TRUE Walking Horse.
She taught me a lot about these horses n even let me ride in front of her on Shocker later that week. I fell head over heels in love n have been saving the abused Big lick horses for years. I just wish they would outlaw the HEINOUS act of SORING n get back to the natural gaits that made them so famous Thankyou for sharing these films with us so people can see how they really r supposed to move. I miss Shocker he was the best.
Thankyou for this! TN walkers and saddlebreds have been my favorite breeds since I was a little kid. One of My favorite TN walkers is Strolling Jim. The other one is Midnight Sun. I love the way they were shown in the 40s.
Loved Dr. Womack! Had him as a professor at MTSU. He was such a kind man and a wonderful teacher. He and I shared our love for teaching as well as horses. Such a great commentary.
I went to the International when I was a kid. I got to meet Dr. Womack and in my book, it was like meeting Elvis. He was the nicest man. Just loved him. Made you feel special and like you were long time friends. And an incredible teacher, one on one or to a large group.
First horse, cantering, looks like a Saddlebred Of course, many of the Walkers were of Saddle Horse and other breeds I sure like an unset tail Thank you for posting this fun, and inspirational video
I support the flat shod twh. I wish flat shod was supported more. Black allen, Wilson's allen, midnight sun etc... is all flat shod. End the big lick bs.
Midnight Sun and Strolling Jim was raised here in Viola by the Ramsey family. Ida would tell me stories about them ever time i saw her. She told me Strolling Jim was actually the better horse. Their son Bill has restored the barn they were born in.
The original concept plantation horse was bred and trained by my great-g-g-g-grandfather in Lunenburg County, VA. He brought the breed stock to Franklin, (Williamson County) TN in 1806 to supply the surrounding cotton plantation overseers. Also, in the 1950's my x-father-in-law owned Stutts Go Boy (gelding) son of Midnight Sun. He sold him for $1K and always regretted it.
I love the old films of these magnificent animals. My cousin Betty Faye Sain as u know was the 1st n youngest woman to ever win the Celebration in 1966 on her beloved Shakers Shocker. I was 6 yrs old when she won. We went to visit her shortly after her win. I remember it was rainy that day n he was back in a rear corner stall at Sain Stables in Belle buckle Tn.
You are missing part of the video! I have the DVD of A Look Into The Past; you've cut off a good deal of it. Why did you not include the footage of the great Merry Go Boy in action?
@@1olpoorboy I looked them up and found his site and videos. Those aren't walkers, they're racking horses. th-cam.com/video/NMm7D48rhlA/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=DiscoverTheHorse They have nice, smooth gaits, but in the part where they're gaiting in the barn it looks like they're wearing "plantation shoes". It's a slightly heavier shoe.
TWHBEA used to offer this video for sale as a DVD. Interesting that they don't offer it anymore. This is the most important video regarding the Tennessee Walking Horse breed that I have ever seen. THIS is the TRUE Walking Horse.
She taught me a lot about these horses n even let me ride in front of her on Shocker later that week. I fell head over heels in love n have been saving the abused Big lick horses for years. I just wish they would outlaw the HEINOUS act of SORING n get back to the natural gaits that made them so famous
Thankyou for sharing these films with us so people can see how they really r supposed to move. I miss Shocker he was the best.
Soring is illegal has been since Horse Protection Act of 1970. But it hasn't stopped it.
Thankyou for this! TN walkers and saddlebreds have been my favorite breeds since I was a little kid. One of My favorite TN walkers is Strolling Jim. The other one is Midnight Sun. I love the way they were shown in the 40s.
Loved Dr. Womack! Had him as a professor at MTSU. He was such a kind man and a wonderful teacher. He and I shared our love for teaching as well as horses. Such a great commentary.
I went to the International when I was a kid. I got to meet Dr. Womack and in my book, it was like meeting Elvis. He was the nicest man. Just loved him. Made you feel special and like you were long time friends. And an incredible teacher, one on one or to a large group.
First horse, cantering, looks like a Saddlebred Of course, many of the Walkers were of Saddle Horse and other breeds I sure like an unset tail
Thank you for posting this fun, and inspirational video
Very interesting and educational. Love the old films and the history of the area.
I support the flat shod twh. I wish flat shod was supported more. Black allen, Wilson's allen, midnight sun etc... is all flat shod. End the big lick bs.
Midnight Sun and Strolling Jim was raised here in Viola by the Ramsey family. Ida would tell me stories about them ever time i saw her. She told me Strolling Jim was actually the better horse. Their son Bill has restored the barn they were born in.
I think that whoever made this video did a really nice job.
The original concept plantation horse was bred and trained by my great-g-g-g-grandfather in Lunenburg County, VA. He brought the breed stock to Franklin, (Williamson County) TN in 1806 to supply the surrounding cotton plantation overseers. Also, in the 1950's my x-father-in-law owned Stutts Go Boy (gelding) son of Midnight Sun. He sold him for $1K and always regretted it.
It’s crazy “black colts” weren’t even looked at! Now we cherish them!
I love the old films of these magnificent animals. My cousin Betty Faye Sain as u know was the 1st n youngest woman to ever win the Celebration in 1966 on her beloved Shakers Shocker. I was 6 yrs old when she won. We went to visit her shortly after her win. I remember it was rainy that day n he was back in a rear corner stall at Sain Stables in Belle buckle Tn.
I went there when i was a kid,,,so awesome,,always remember that,,
Very interesting video!
So beautiful rider and horse back then.
When is someone going to put up the other half of this video. I would love to get my hands on it but can't find it anywhere.
The Big Lick needs to be banned and the horses allowed to show their natural gait. They’re NATURALLY beautiful and their gate as well.
Lord have mercy!!!
My first was Doc's Midnight Playboy, a direct descendant to Midnight Sun, Doc"s bsck was a bit shorter then MS
those old trainers must be rolling over in their graves at what has happened to TWH with those horrible padded shoes
No doubt. The horses in this video show the TWH's natural beauty, and this is what the breed needs to be brought back to.
@@janetgriffiths7200 the breed still does that. That doesn’t go away
You are missing part of the video! I have the DVD of A Look Into The Past; you've cut off a good deal of it. Why did you not include the footage of the great Merry Go Boy in action?
Nowadays most walking horses I see are half broke pacey bred and good for nothing but the ring. Love seeing these good using horses.
Perfect description of the current walking horse. I would *love* to own one of the horses in the video. Can't really find them any more.
@@63Malda you can find them. Dr. Bob Coleman is specially breeding for this old style in what he has dubbed The Smokey Valley horse.
@@1olpoorboy I looked them up and found his site and videos. Those aren't walkers, they're racking horses. th-cam.com/video/NMm7D48rhlA/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=DiscoverTheHorse They have nice, smooth gaits, but in the part where they're gaiting in the barn it looks like they're wearing "plantation shoes". It's a slightly heavier shoe.
@@63Malda Same blood.
@@1olpoorboy But they're not doing a running walk, so it doesn't matter if they have the same blood.
I would take the front ends on any of these horses today. We have lost a lot of natural front ends today in favor of backends in my opinion.
3:53 what's wrong with that canter? In the second beat the diagonal feet should be planted at the same time, I thought.
The horse is cross leading---the front is on the right lead, for example, while the rear are on the left.
What, big lick hasn't existed since the very beginning?
Anyone related to bob willing to talk? Did he have a son named ambrose?
Only one exercise I know of to get that good head shake they must be in time