Walking Horse (Noun)
Meaning
A horse marked by stamina and trained to move at a fast running walk.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Tennessee Walking Horse is a breed of horse known for its unique four-beat running walk gait and is often used for trail riding and other forms of amateur competition.
- The horse was being trained as a walking horse, its owner hoping to enter it into various competitions and shows in the coming months.
- With its tall, slender legs and smooth gait, the walking horse moved effortlessly across the terrain, its rider barely bouncing in the saddle.
- Walking horses like hers were a staple of the equestrian community, prized for their endurance and comfortable ride.
- Although she had never ridden a walking horse before, she quickly took to the rhythm of the gait and found that it made for a very pleasant ride.