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He was their first show horse. McConnell showed The Black Night Shade sparingly as a two-year-old, because he thought the colt was too small and underdeveloped in comparison with other horses his age, as a result of being bottlefed. The Black Night Shade won his first blue ribbon in the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration as
Fred Walker Harlinsdale Farm [8] 1946 Midnight Sun, black stallion f. 1940 Fred Walker Harlinsdale Farm [8] 1947 Merry Go Boy, black stallion f. 1943 Winston Wiser: Wiser, Mallard, Norman [9] 1948 Merry Go Boy, black stallion f. 1943 Winston Wiser: C. C. Turner [9] 1949 Midnight Merry, black mare f. 1946 Steve Hill: J. N. McEachern [10] 1950
The Tennessee Walking Horse or Tennessee Walker is a breed of gaited horse known for its unique four-beat running-walk and flashy movement. It was originally developed as a riding horse on farms and plantations in the American South. It is a popular riding horse due to its calm disposition, smooth gaits and sure-footedness.
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Through his sire, Midnight Sun was a great-grandson of Black Allan, also known as Allan F-1, who was the foundation sire of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. Midnight Sun's half-brother on his sire's side, Strolling Jim , became the first ever National Champion in 1939, and three of his other siblings were early champions as well.
During his lifetime Pride of Midnight sired 1703 foals who were registered with the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association. [3] Numerous World and World Grand Champions are among his descendants. His son Pride's Generator was a three-time World Champion and also a notable sire.
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