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Official Alabama Horse
Racking Horse
The Racking Horse has a smooth, natural step, is very strong, and has the
ability to
maintain a rapid pace for long periods of time. The horse became
popular on
Southern plantations because it could be ridden comfortably for
hours.
The racking horse is similar to the Tennessee Walking Horse, but was officially
recognized as a separate breed in 1971. In 1975 the Alabama legislature named
the
racking horse the official state horse of Alabama. The Racking Horse
Breeders'
Association of America is located in Decatur, Alabama.
Racking Horse Breeders' Association of America
67 Horse Center Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(205)-353-Rack
www.rackinghorse.com
For more information see: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/racking/
Sources:
Act 75-1153, Acts of Alabama, October 10, 1975
The Racking Horse Breeders' Association brochure, nd
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