Jazz is not registered but has Tennessee Walker conformation, movement and temperament. He will do a head-nodding flat walk, then go into a slow, smooth rack. Like most gaited horses, Jazz is a fast walker and forward moving but he is easily controlled. He has always spooked in place at the variety of animals that have jumped out in front of him on the trails. Jazz rides out well alone, on the lead and is willing to follow. Jazz has been on many trail rides and crosses water. I have never known him to kick, bite, rear, buck or bolt.

Jazz is sound; has good feet; is easy to groom, saddle and handle; and loads nicely. He has had Natural Horsemanship ground training.

Jazz is sweet-natured with people and social with other horses. He has gotten along well with every other horse we have turned him out with--seven, so far.

Jazz is best suited for a light rider due to having a low back. He is not a true swayback and his topline does improve with exercise and muscling. His back consistently checks out as being sound, not sore, after trail rides. However, our vet thinks Jazz would do best with a rider-saddle combination of 150 lbs. or less. But Jazz is not a child's horse. He needs a rider who likes an alert, fast-walking, slow-racking horse.

Another thing to consider is that Jazz needs yearly teeth floating. He has a slight teeth misalignment, which prevents his teeth from wearing evenly. This does not affect his eating or his health or his ability to wear a bit but it is just something his new owner needs to be aware of.

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If you think Jazz might be the horse for you, come ride him to find out!
We are located in central Arkansas, 12 miles south of Hot Springs.