The Racking horse
registry was established in 1971 so relatively a modern breed, established with the help of Joe D Bright and other businessmen.
Tennessee walking horse bloodlines are its origins where development began.
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Dancer and Kat
Shiawassee County Fairgrounds
The
"rack"
performed by the horse is a bilateral four-beat gait which is neither a pace nor a trot.
There is no set type to the breed, but all horses must display the “single foot rack”.
This is performed at high speed with only one on the floor at any one time and is as natural to the horse as walking and trotting.
This rack performed by this breed must not be confused with that performed by other breeds which perform the rack artificially achieved by specialised training.
This breed of horse will perform the gaits naturally in the show ring or at home riding or hacking.
It is is considered a "light" horse in comparison with other breeds, averaging around 15.2hh (1.55m) with all coat colours - black, bay, sorrel, chestnut, brown, gray, yellow, cremello, buckskin, dun, palomino, roan, champagne, and even spotted.
An attractive and gracefully animal with a long sloping neck, full flanks, well boned, smooth legs and finely textured hair.
It is used as a riding horse for beginners and also established riders, showing and jumping.
The Racking-Horse
is one of the most versatile of horse breeds.
Legendary for its beauty, stamina and calm temperament and also a sparkling personality along with a smooth lateral gait.
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