* Muscular and well-proportioned
* Refined head with a straight or slightly dished profile
* Sloping shoulders
* Deep, muscular chest
* Strong, well-muscled hindquarters
* Long, arched neck with a high head carriage
Size:
* Stands between 15 and 17 hands high
* Weighs between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds
Coat Color:
* Any solid color, or pinto
* Most common coat colors are bay, black, chestnut, and sorrel
Mane and Tail:
* Long and flowing
* Often trimmed in a "show cut" for competition
Movement:
* Known for its smooth, four-beat gait called the "running walk"
* The running walk is characterized by a slow, ground-covering stride with each footfall being distinct and evenly spaced
* The Tennessee Walking Horse is also known for its "flat walk," which is a smooth, slow gait that is similar to the running walk but without the running motion