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June 18, 1889
The Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, Winston Salem, Winston, Wake County, Forsyth County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Article discusses the higher market value of fast-walking horses regardless of type, citing a correspondent's example of a heavy, low mare that won walking premiums by covering a mile in twelve minutes without training, emphasizing sprightly step and endurance over leg length.
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THE FAST-WALKING HORSE.
According to the National Stockman a horse that can walk fast, whether he be a saddler, driver or draught horse, always commands a better price than the one equally as good in other respects but a slow walker. A correspondent says: "The lowest, heaviest mare of her height I ever saw has this year and other years gained walking premiums, walking a mile in twelve minutes entirely untrained." This disposes of the idea that a fast walker must be a long-legged animal. It is the sprightly step, the lively action and the powers of endurance that make up the walking horse.
According to the National Stockman a horse that can walk fast, whether he be a saddler, driver or draught horse, always commands a better price than the one equally as good in other respects but a slow walker. A correspondent says: "The lowest, heaviest mare of her height I ever saw has this year and other years gained walking premiums, walking a mile in twelve minutes entirely untrained." This disposes of the idea that a fast walker must be a long-legged animal. It is the sprightly step, the lively action and the powers of endurance that make up the walking horse.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Fast Walking Horse
Walking Premiums
Horse Endurance
Mare Example
National Stockman
What entities or persons were involved?
A Correspondent
Story Details
Key Persons
A Correspondent
Story Details
Fast-walking horses command better prices; example of heavy mare winning premiums by walking a mile in twelve minutes untrained, showing fast walking depends on sprightly step and endurance, not long legs.