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  More Breed Information and resources –

   

  Missouri Foxtrotter

   

  No concrete conformation

  Because it is relatively new as a breed and because of the variable influences that went into developing the Missouri Fox Trotter, there is no concrete "type." Conformation tends to range from stock horse type to Morgan, etc., but the overall appearance should always be one of balance, athleticism and agility. Height ranges from 14 to 16 hands, weight around 1000 pounds. (There is no real standard for weight for this breed, though they are typically, “stocker” in build, thus a little heavier in weight than a Tennessee Walker, or some other breeds)
  
  Fox Trotters are to exhibit good conformation, with a graceful, slightly arched neck joining just above the points of the shoulder, cleanly tapered head and muzzle, large, bright, wide-set eyes and well-shaped, pointed ears. A strong reasonably short back, deep body, chest and flank, and well-sloped and muscular shoulder with tapering, well muscled legs and strong, properly-sized feet complete the picture of a good Fox Trotting Horse.
  
  Though all colors are accepted, sorrels are the most common, followed by palominos, then grays.

  A versatile horse
  The Missouri Fox Trotter carries his head and tail slightly aloft, nodding in time to the rhythm of the gait. Graceful and relaxed, he is a versatile horse that looks good doing anything from riding herd on cattle to covering long distances in riding competitions. Considering that some lines trace their ancestry back to the same horses that helped found the American Quarter Horse breed, it's little surprise that these horses show a lot of "cow."

  Fox Trotters excel in distance riding and are the favorites among U.S Forest Service personnel in rough terrain areas, such as the Rocky Mountains, for their strength, stamina and smooth riding gaits.

  The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association was formed in 1948, to preserve the breed. As the breed grew in popularity the association was reorganized in 1958. In 1981 the American Horse Show Association officially recognized the breed and began offering specific classes for horses to be shown in two or three gaits (including canter). Today appreciation for the breed has escalated with nearly 50,000 horses registered throughout the U.S. Canada, Austria and Germany. The national headquarters remains near Ava, Missouri, where annual shows and celebrations are held.

  Resources –  http://www.mfthba.com

   

  Tennessee Walking Horse

   

  Average Weight / Height Estimation Guide for Tennessee Walking Horses

   

  "Tennessee Walkers are generally 15 to 17 hands tall. Weight is generally between 900 and 1200 pounds. ( www.horsehats.com // www.thestallionplace.com  // www.petpedia.com // www.pleasurewalkinghorseclubofwashington.com  //  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Walking_Horse // www.tennesseewalkinghorses.ca/twhfacts.htm // www.horseshowcentral.com/flex/tennessee_walking_horse/ )

   

  Sample General Height / Weight Guide based on a 900 - 1200 ; 15 – 17 Hd Average Guideline

   

  15 Hds   900-924      + or – 25

  15.1        925-949      + or – 25

  15.2        950-974      + or – 25

  15.3        975-999      + or – 25

  16.0        1000 -1024 + or – 25

  16.1        1025-1049  + or – 25

  16.2        1050-1074  + or – 25

  16.3        1075-1099  + or – 25

  17.0        1100-1124  + or – 25

  17.1        1125-1149  + or – 25

  17.2        1150-1174  + or – 25

  17.3        1175-1199  + or – 25

   

  Build and body variations between individuals dictate ideal weight within the range, and appearance varies based on individual skeletal structure, i.e. higher hips, lengthier legs, higher withers, broader shoulders, larger rib-spring, would give a “bonier” appearance than one with a slighter build. See conformation guidelines for “ideal” structure for breed standard. While individual horses can weigh more or less than their ideal height / weight ratios, it is ideal to be somewhere within the “average” range for specific height, but can be adjusted for preference of appearance within a reasonable range.

  Resources –

  www.twhbea.com

  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Walker