| The American Walking Pony Registry was established in 1968, by
the breed's founder, Joan Hudson Brown The foundation cross
of the American Walking Pony was produced by crossing various
bloodlines of the Reg. Tennessee Walking Horse and the Reg. Welsh Pony.
The gaits of the American Walking Pony are the Pleasure Walk, Merry Walk,
Trot and the Canter. The American Walking Pony has inherited
jumping capability from the Welsh Pony and a smooth gait from the TWH.
American Walking Ponies have competed and won in Competitive Trail Division. Five Gaited Pony. open Pleasure, Open Western Pleasure, Open Pony Hunter Calsses ant may open breed shows, with American Walking Pony classes becoming more and more common. The Walking Pony gaits are inherited,they have an easy to ride gait which is the Pleasure Walk. It is faster than a walk and comfortable to ride. The Merry Walk is faster in the same cadence with little head motion. We are in need of photographs of and articles on this breed. If you have visual material which you would like to submit or if you know of a potential source please contact us using the Submit link below. |