Wow !!!!! this racking horse is super fast, what is his top speed ?... You can tell this horse is determined by the way he holds his head to find more speed ..awsome racking horse" EZD Falcon Rowdy" and RIDER ...
I have a little pusher bred mare who speed racks, nothing like it!!! And dont let that one armed man fool ya, I have a friend who fights wildland fires and only has one arm, and any one from good ole Kentucky knows Tim Farmer as well..........
@victory6720 Yup, and Tim Farmer is an amazing guy. Not only does he do everything everyone else does, but better, he also spends a lot of time helping other disabled sportsmen get back in the woods.
Absolutely amazing! Some of the show ring practices of gaited horse owners (chains, weights, soring,etc) are disgusting but this horse looks totally natural, and extremely happy. That rider sits beautifully, too, so kudos to him. I love my Quarter Horses & Australian Stock Horses, but looking at this makes me want a horse that racks.
Absolutely amazing! Some of the show ring practices of gaited horse owners (chains, weights, soring,etc) are disgusting but this horse looks totally natural, and extremely happy. That rider sits beautifully, too, so kudos to him. I love my Quarter Horses & Australian Stock Horses, but looking at this makes me want a horse that racks.
This horse i have heard so much about and heard the story on him going to alabama and winning the world grand championship speed racking flatshod.This is one amazing horse.
I've gone back and read some of the older posts, especially those about Rowdy's bloodline. His sire was the Colonel, a large standardbred, and his dam was a cremello mare thought to be Paso crossed with Arabian or saddlebred. His gait wasn't a learned lick, it came as natural as breathing to him. And you'd think he'd be transported in the finest padded trailer, but actually did most of his traveling in the back of a pick up with a cattle rack. Totally no nonsense horse and owner.
I knew Johnny well, and rode with him and Rowdy many times. One thing that's not been mentioned, is that he tacked the his horses by himself. And if you're not impressed by that, try it sometime using only one arm. I own a great-grandson out of Rowdy, but he's nowhere near the horse his great-grand dad was. He has the lick, but not the speed, and he's an absolute bastard when using him for stud.
does anyone know where the orginal EZD Falcon Rowdy came from the bloodline I am assuming the falcon part is from standardbred blood just wondering know of a one arm guy with same color horse in west virginia years ago thanks if you have info
I simply cant say enough about these two,crazy time's down in the mountain.Only went on one ride with the pair,but my brother went on a bunch of em.Brother Mike said Johny & Rowdy were 5 gaited,walk/rack/trip/stumble/fall.But that was just brother Mike.And don't worry about what kinda lick your horse is hittin,if it feel's good ,jump on,hang on,enjoy the ride.
Not educated enough on these horses to comment if being ridden "correctly; " in the horse world "correct" is often very subjective. Before Avalon I had never owned a gaited horse. Still, I tossed the caveson, shanked bit and the lot to the curb and rode her in a kimberwicke. Most of the time a snaffle now. I ride her short because she is flighty, but light and easy. Pulling in her head will not engage her back end so I just let her go how she likes best and enjoy the ride.
O MY GOD I FUC... LOVE THIS HORSE I WICH TO KNOW IF THERE STILL SONS OF THESE HORSE OR FROM ESPECIALLY THIS BREEDLINE THAT HAS THIS ESPECIAL QUALITYS AND JUST EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE iam from puertorico and u could see any of our horses and ours horse track called ANDADURA WE HAVE TO MANY HORSES FROM HERE CALLED CRIOLLOS THIS HORSES ARE SO SIMILLAR TO THE PONYS, BUT OURS FLY LIKE THE LIGHT I WISH I COULD HAVE A HORSE FROM THIS BREEDLINE ANYONE THAT KNOW PLEASE LET ME KNOW I WILL APRECIATED
their is also rowdys rawhide and rowdys rebel gold and many others the line from this horse is called Demetrise hoorses after the original owner(the man in the video) you know that horse is smooth for him to ride it bareback and he only has one arm.
My mare is a Foxtrotter and the gait is similar that it is a diagonal gait with the exception that Foxtrotters "trot" with the front feet and kinda glide the hind feet. This horse appears to be trotting but he's not. Many foxtrotters can rack but mine can't. She is simply hard-wired for the foxtrot and doesn't perform a proper 3-beat slow canter. Still, riding her is like floating on a cloud!
This is a gorgeous horse! He and his rider appear to be having a blast!
Hi scherryann no this not at all similar to a fox trot i have had and shown foxtroters and racking horses and single footers. if you notice in the video the horse only has one foot on the ground at all times. that is a single foot gait. you can alos hace a 4 beat or a three beat rack depending on the stule and gait of the rack their are so many different variations but a foxtroter still trots and will not rack or single foot withought aid like weighted shoes these do it naturally
Thank you for educating me! I will have to watch the vid again; I am blind as a bat! My mare is capable of a "hard trot" but she was corrected early on in the game whenever she would try it and it only took about 4 or 5 times for her to get the idea that mom did not like being bounced. Again, a stunning team.
My horse was shown as a baby (2 year old and much too young IMO). She has fantastic bloodlines with a lot of the Foundation names in her pedigree, but does not have the mental stability to show! haha So they bred her and got a champion baby from her. Only one she ever had. I am not sure I will ever breed her because I would be looking for a replacement for her and no horse could ever do that. Besides...so many horses in need of homes :(
I have just found astud out of falcons cup, Iwas thinking that he may be the same breeding. he is a 91 model. His # is k92128 he is full standardbred, if you could let me know I would appreciate it SHAWN
I've been fortunate enough to own one of these horses. She was good, but never as good as this one. I've been aware of this horse for a very long time, but I never got to see him. I'm in total awe of him, and I keep coming back to watch this again and again. I wish my little girl could have racked like this, but if she had, I don't know if I could have ridden her. She could stop just like him too, three jumps to a standstill, and without losing her rider.
This kind of horse used to be all over Southern Kentucky, although they've just about died out in the last thirty years to be replaced by Tennessee Walking Horses. They were definitely NOT Walking Horses. They were a mixture of Saddlebreds, Standardbreds, ponys, western horses and probably some Thoroughbred. The all looked just like this. They were fast and surefooted and great for riding down the paths, dirt roads and creek beds that served for roads.
Falcon Rowdy was a cross withe standardbred and pony stock. Anybody from southwest virginia who knew the horse or Johnny knows this. Nothin wrong with just the truth. And not just standardbreds are gaited horses. A rack is a man made gait. Some horses pick right up on it fast others, have to have alot of time on the trail before they take off with it. TWH's can be gaited Morgans, Saddlebreds and the icelandic horses have all been broke to rack before in the past and continue to do so.
you are on the right path my uncle remembers them both and most racking come off of a pace my grandpa back in the days long time ago they use call it slew foot pacer he said even tenn. walking horses where called tenn. pacers many many years ago
No, they are not Standerbred's. You are quite mistaken. These are SOUTHERN RACKING HORSES! Way back when, TWHBEA got into a fight with the people who refused to allow, mechanical, device based gait, as an option for the breed. So, folks in ALABAMA decided to break away and form their own registry. RHBAA. Sadly, they have now gone down this same path and are about dead because of it. The horses, however, remain. Falcon Rowdy was on of them! Look it up.
EZD Falcon Rowdy was HALF Standardbred. His sire was the Colonel who was a Standardbred. His dam was a pony of unknown origin who was fabulously gaited. Racking horses aren't really a breed. They've had a totally open registry to any horse that could gait. Many "registered" Racking Horses are pure Standardbred.
The Alabama racking horse, AKA Virginia singlefooter, singlefooting horse, etc., can be found in the Southeastern US. Many have never been registered. Many are with RHBAA, and other singlefooting registries. The are the finest racking horses in the world. Many of them are double registered/TWHBEA. They also RW, and they ALL CANTER. Make no mistake, they are superb athelets and can easily perform ALL THE GAITS. These horses are the best horses on the planet. They can jump too.
Thanks for the info Lucy, I have standardbreds and they are definately not standardbreds but I thought their gait looked a little like the Icelandic horse. I'd be interested in their origin, what breeds they derive from. The look like they just glide along and look comfortable to sit to. They canter and jump too? Very versatile. Maybe we need some in Australia!!
standardbreds are from the narggest pacers not sure on spelling i will try to find the website for you that explains its a long story all the way back to 1100's even read books on it too most all gaited breed derived from a pacer the list goes on and on
@annod6 Hi, I just imported a racking mare into Australia from this bloodline. She is the first one downunder and is creating quite a scene on the trails! Can't find a Aussie brave enough to ride with me yet. She flys! I will be shipping semen from America soon.
If you don't realize that the best singlefooting/racking stock is at least part standardbred, you need to do some more research. By comparison, TWH's are not bred or built to speed rack. For speed racking purposes great TWH's are genetically inferior to average standardbreds.
Every field has a few weeds. I've had a fast wh or two myself, but they're still not as fast as standardbreds (unless they're in a horse trailer)... LOL
rack is man made pacing is a natural gait racking use to be call slew foot pacers all of these registerys that call there self racking is not about a breed about what the horse does i agree with you 100% it nuts
AWSOME!!! My husband showed me this video. I never got to see him ride (before we met) but I can just picture him. Sorry about them both being gone, but what an awsome pair! We also are enjoying all the videos we can find with his desendants, He is an awsome reproducer! Thanks for sharing your video.
I used to ride,train,&show racking horses in the 70's&80's. rode some fast ones seen some fast one's but Rowdy is the fastest I've ever seen.Was truley sad to read Rowdy& Johnny are gone.I bet their together riding in the clouds.I just found this video 3-31-09.Watched it about 10 times still watching it.Love it.Brought back alot of memories.Thanks
Rowdy and Johnny what a pair. I remember as a kid riding with johnny and my good friend Tommy Wright over on Owl Branch. Alot of things have been said about Rowdy, but he was for real and he was as fast as they say he was. Thanks to Johnny and Gerald Wright of Magic Mt. Stable for my start with racking horses. And thanks to ROWDY he was one special horse Todd Osborne
One arm and no saddle,and haulin' butt, wow!.... Since I discovered this video, I bet I've watched it twenty times.... Heck, I might give my right arm for that Stallion.
I've had the opportunity to know both horse & rider,and if you asked me you'd be far reachin to find a better pair.One armed Johnny & Rowdy.Fastest damn rackin horse I've ever seen,and ain't seen one since,Trust the video as good as it is doesn't do either one justice.Oh yeah,did you notice??? No saddle ???God Rest'em both
I've got a mare that can move this way. Not that fast (I don't think anyway) but REAL FAST! I push those reins up and let her go and she just books! You have to know how to ride this type of horse and, sadly, most folks don't. You never hold them up via bit. Give them their head. I'm saddened to see related videos showing fast racking with horrible bits and cranking on the horse's head. This is completely incorrect and if you watch the falcon and JD you will see the difference.
Don't get your back up. It wasn't meant as a put down. Just an honest comment. Perhaps I'll do just that , but my mare IS NOT FOR SALE! I'd sell my liver before I'd sell the TM! Not breeding her either, she's my ride. There is no ONE correct way. Depends on all sorts of stuff and the horse your riding. More on this soon.
lucyepona, I bet your mare is all strung out and in a pace too!!! Since you know so much...where the hell is your video of your MARE! Put it up or shut the hell up, and I think I speak for just about all of us! Can I get an AMEN!!! If I was the owner of this video I would block your dumb ass!!!
Look on youtube, search Rowdy Rawhide's Rocket. He is a grandson of this horse, and his sire is Rowdy Rawhide, a direct son of this horse. The Hardys in N. Carolina own Rocket and have a pretty colt for sale on their website.
I've watched that video. Rocket is wonderful but ridden poorly, way overbitted, and cranked. This is why he doesn't go as well as his grandsire. It's a shame. Give that horse his head!
That horse can flat out fly! Wow, what a rush to ride something that fast. I've been there (but slower) and the phrase "Once ya rack ya never go back" is so true. Happy Trails!
Truly cool horse and rider! They are both amazing! How do you stay that together with no leg wrap around the barrel! His balance is so far back... Makes me wonder if I'm STILL too much on the fore!
That looks fun! I've got to see if my boy can speed rack. I mean, I know he can, I just don't always get it when I cue for it ... but I've had him rack faster than canter on a gymkhana pattern or two. ;)
Com esse cavalo ai eu vou na casa da minha da minha namorada e da amante ao mesmo tempo!! Maravilhoso animal , apesar que gosto da marcha batida com estilo , congradulation good ride!
wow! that makes me want to ride one really bad! i mean your whole upper body doesnt even budge, and neither do your legs! obviously you have to hold on but still! that looks FUN!
he wasnt buckskin he was more of a blue roan with full black main, tail and stockings but changed colors throughout the year and yes you can look and see that he's riding with one arm but what i wanna know is how old is he now (the horse)
Sorry to say both ride and rider have passed,both are missed,anyone who knew Johnny & Rowdy,and yes they were one in the same.When they saw this video they burst into tear's,and watched it again,and giggled like a little school girl.Rack On!!!!!!
The first time I saw FR I thought he was ugly. High in the rear and just sort of oddly made, long backed, etc. HA! THEN I WATCHED HIM MOVE! To this day, he is the most beautiful horse, in motion, I've ever seen. Just goes to show you, don't judge until you see the horse moving. I wish I could have meet them and yes, I can tell, they were one in the same. That's how it should be. RACK ON!!!!
I love this horse! I can watch him all day.Can you believe this guy has one arm and riding bare back!And he has been every where!Showing, breeding,and trail riding.
I can't stop watching this! I can see where the idea of a centaur came from.
Does anyone know if there's a site I could read up about this horse? I can't seem to find much on him and I'd really like to know how how tall he was, was he specifically bred or was the one just an incredible
Gotta love that beautiful buckskin coloring and that wonderful and FAST singlefooting gait. That guy sure can ride if he has one arm and is riding EZD Falcon Rowdy bareback!
Grave Digger is a good horse but has never won a World Championship or any other major speed Racking titles against other fast horses. Don't kid yourself... Falcon Rowdy was one of a kind.
Awesome! I just lost my right arm on New Year's Eve. This makes me think that I will ride again!
Shadofax66 1 month ago
Can anything stay with that bad boy.... don't think so
144822 3 months ago
Just from my perspective, the grandsons that remind EZD Falcon Rowdy . are : Rowdy Rawhide's Star's Falcon Rowdy
& Rowdy Rawhide's Wiley, aka Falcon,
There may be others I do not know or did not see. In my opinion It's absolutely distinct , those two are the copy of the original.
trult4u973 6 months ago
the guy riding the horse got shot
jek3671 9 months ago
Great rider, great horse, great song!
vilasa 9 months ago
Wow !!!!! this racking horse is super fast, what is his top speed ?... You can tell this horse is determined by the way he holds his head to find more speed ..awsome racking horse" EZD Falcon Rowdy" and RIDER ...
southpawlee 1 year ago
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southpawlee 1 year ago
this is the horse who started it all.<3
cowgirl4x4x08 1 year ago
I cant help but keep watching..woooot wooot
MrRedman1971 1 year ago
my mom was like, "Is he not wearing an arm." instead of saying, "Is he missing an arm."
kenzielovesu16 1 year ago
I have a little pusher bred mare who speed racks, nothing like it!!! And dont let that one armed man fool ya, I have a friend who fights wildland fires and only has one arm, and any one from good ole Kentucky knows Tim Farmer as well..........
victory6720 1 year ago
@victory6720 Yup, and Tim Farmer is an amazing guy. Not only does he do everything everyone else does, but better, he also spends a lot of time helping other disabled sportsmen get back in the woods.
userunavailable3095 1 year ago
amazing
whipwalk 1 year ago
amazing
whipwalk 1 year ago
I can see the reason for gaited horses when I wach fabulous horses like this.
jmdnarri 1 year ago
THE MAN THAT ONCE WAS i live by you every day
mntfarms 1 year ago
Spectacular!! Awesome smooth horse,,bareback even!!
walkinon01 1 year ago
not to be rude is that man missing a arm?!?!?!?
rockymntgirl215 1 year ago
@rockymntgirl215 Yeah, he is riding bareback and only has one arm.
jmdnarri 1 year ago
that reminds me of twillight when he runs.
MillietheKate 1 year ago
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Absolutely amazing! Some of the show ring practices of gaited horse owners (chains, weights, soring,etc) are disgusting but this horse looks totally natural, and extremely happy. That rider sits beautifully, too, so kudos to him. I love my Quarter Horses & Australian Stock Horses, but looking at this makes me want a horse that racks.
leaowens 1 year ago
Absolutely amazing! Some of the show ring practices of gaited horse owners (chains, weights, soring,etc) are disgusting but this horse looks totally natural, and extremely happy. That rider sits beautifully, too, so kudos to him. I love my Quarter Horses & Australian Stock Horses, but looking at this makes me want a horse that racks.
leaowens 1 year ago
Smooth.
7466309change 1 year ago
alright ! Somone appreciates Johnny Cash! :) great song great horse! :)
EquineDreams 1 year ago 3
This horse had been clocked at 51mph, doubt many people have any better than this ole boy.
Search John Demetris and EZD Falcon Rowdy
can3621 1 year ago
I got a pointer that runs like that !
can3621 1 year ago
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can3621 1 year ago
This horse i have heard so much about and heard the story on him going to alabama and winning the world grand championship speed racking flatshod.This is one amazing horse.
bobbymanessstables 1 year ago 3
I tell you what I am Impressed he is doing it with 1 arm..You go boy gooooo!!!!!
Beautiful & Smoooooth!!!!
MrRedman1971 1 year ago
I've gone back and read some of the older posts, especially those about Rowdy's bloodline. His sire was the Colonel, a large standardbred, and his dam was a cremello mare thought to be Paso crossed with Arabian or saddlebred. His gait wasn't a learned lick, it came as natural as breathing to him. And you'd think he'd be transported in the finest padded trailer, but actually did most of his traveling in the back of a pick up with a cattle rack. Totally no nonsense horse and owner.
itsthemtns4me 1 year ago
I knew Johnny well, and rode with him and Rowdy many times. One thing that's not been mentioned, is that he tacked the his horses by himself. And if you're not impressed by that, try it sometime using only one arm. I own a great-grandson out of Rowdy, but he's nowhere near the horse his great-grand dad was. He has the lick, but not the speed, and he's an absolute bastard when using him for stud.
itsthemtns4me 1 year ago
Looks like another buckskin.
Riding like your gonna be late for an appointment.
Thats smooth.
Nice.
semtech30 1 year ago
A one-armed man going that fast, bareback. Clearly you don't have to "hang on" at this gait. What a ride!
mundymanor 1 year ago
What a fantastic horse, beautiful! Great rider too.
wimminz 1 year ago
Amazing! Love the song...great video...made me happy to watch this....lucky horse...lucky man! Great team!
mushmush7 2 years ago
Can only assume the colour is as stunning as the horse (shame you can´t see that!). WOW for that movement!
LaRanaTJ 2 years ago
does anyone know where the orginal EZD Falcon Rowdy came from the bloodline I am assuming the falcon part is from standardbred blood just wondering know of a one arm guy with same color horse in west virginia years ago thanks if you have info
drooprb75 2 years ago
@drooprb75 Half Standardbred, yes, but the name doesn't have breed significance in this case.
gallifreyfarm 1 month ago
Nice horse! That's a bad ass gait!!
sudds80 2 years ago
wow lmao perfect song for that horse and his rider. it looks like they could go everywhere man.
mySYNZnotmytradgidy 2 years ago
he was a good rider
rackinone 2 years ago
That's pretty good riding for one arm! lol Great job
KFCockatoo 2 years ago
yep one arm and bareback he and the horse are good!
MsCrazyhorselady 2 years ago
Wow! Gave me chillbumps! Once-in-a-lifetime ride! Binomio perfecto! And thanx for posting & all the knowledgeable comments... much appreciated!
ilv4peds 2 years ago
does any notice he has 1 arm
markez010 2 years ago
I simply cant say enough about these two,crazy time's down in the mountain.Only went on one ride with the pair,but my brother went on a bunch of em.Brother Mike said Johny & Rowdy were 5 gaited,walk/rack/trip/stumble/fall.But that was just brother Mike.And don't worry about what kinda lick your horse is hittin,if it feel's good ,jump on,hang on,enjoy the ride.
grahmbagatoot69 2 years ago
Wow! I can't imagine going that fast bareback!
scarletwildfire77 2 years ago
Not educated enough on these horses to comment if being ridden "correctly; " in the horse world "correct" is often very subjective. Before Avalon I had never owned a gaited horse. Still, I tossed the caveson, shanked bit and the lot to the curb and rode her in a kimberwicke. Most of the time a snaffle now. I ride her short because she is flighty, but light and easy. Pulling in her head will not engage her back end so I just let her go how she likes best and enjoy the ride.
scherryann 2 years ago
man with one arm ...?
CherokeeCheval 2 years ago
These rednecks need to buy themselves a mopette and leave horses alone .... how sad for the horse
ottopasquier 2 years ago
Ride one, feel the power, then talk. That is not an unhappy horse.
gmwwc 2 years ago
O MY GOD I FUC... LOVE THIS HORSE I WICH TO KNOW IF THERE STILL SONS OF THESE HORSE OR FROM ESPECIALLY THIS BREEDLINE THAT HAS THIS ESPECIAL QUALITYS AND JUST EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE iam from puertorico and u could see any of our horses and ours horse track called ANDADURA WE HAVE TO MANY HORSES FROM HERE CALLED CRIOLLOS THIS HORSES ARE SO SIMILLAR TO THE PONYS, BUT OURS FLY LIKE THE LIGHT I WISH I COULD HAVE A HORSE FROM THIS BREEDLINE ANYONE THAT KNOW PLEASE LET ME KNOW I WILL APRECIATED
yiyopiston 2 years ago
His grandson is rowdy's rocket and he is up for stud for $600.00
buster4451 2 years ago
their is also rowdys rawhide and rowdys rebel gold and many others the line from this horse is called Demetrise hoorses after the original owner(the man in the video) you know that horse is smooth for him to ride it bareback and he only has one arm.
MsCrazyhorselady 2 years ago
My mare is a Foxtrotter and the gait is similar that it is a diagonal gait with the exception that Foxtrotters "trot" with the front feet and kinda glide the hind feet. This horse appears to be trotting but he's not. Many foxtrotters can rack but mine can't. She is simply hard-wired for the foxtrot and doesn't perform a proper 3-beat slow canter. Still, riding her is like floating on a cloud!
This is a gorgeous horse! He and his rider appear to be having a blast!
scherryann 2 years ago
Hi scherryann no this not at all similar to a fox trot i have had and shown foxtroters and racking horses and single footers. if you notice in the video the horse only has one foot on the ground at all times. that is a single foot gait. you can alos hace a 4 beat or a three beat rack depending on the stule and gait of the rack their are so many different variations but a foxtroter still trots and will not rack or single foot withought aid like weighted shoes these do it naturally
MsCrazyhorselady 2 years ago
Thank you for educating me! I will have to watch the vid again; I am blind as a bat! My mare is capable of a "hard trot" but she was corrected early on in the game whenever she would try it and it only took about 4 or 5 times for her to get the idea that mom did not like being bounced. Again, a stunning team.
scherryann 2 years ago
mine too but she is trained really wierd she will rack if your in the show ring but she foxtrots out of the arena
em352 2 years ago
My horse was shown as a baby (2 year old and much too young IMO). She has fantastic bloodlines with a lot of the Foundation names in her pedigree, but does not have the mental stability to show! haha So they bred her and got a champion baby from her. Only one she ever had. I am not sure I will ever breed her because I would be looking for a replacement for her and no horse could ever do that. Besides...so many horses in need of homes :(
scherryann 2 years ago
ooo yeah what color is she?
em352 2 years ago
That was sooo cool, especially with the part where that horse just Took Off. Totally amazing!
NekoRinRin 2 years ago
what makes a racking horse rack?? is it a breed?? please i think they are all cool
sielick 2 years ago
this is cool.
sugar2204 2 years ago
I have just found astud out of falcons cup, Iwas thinking that he may be the same breeding. he is a 91 model. His # is k92128 he is full standardbred, if you could let me know I would appreciate it SHAWN
floyde33 2 years ago
Wowza! talk about jaw dropping! I gotta have me one of these! Dang... this looks like hoot to ride!
FinoRhythm 2 years ago
I've been fortunate enough to own one of these horses. She was good, but never as good as this one. I've been aware of this horse for a very long time, but I never got to see him. I'm in total awe of him, and I keep coming back to watch this again and again. I wish my little girl could have racked like this, but if she had, I don't know if I could have ridden her. She could stop just like him too, three jumps to a standstill, and without losing her rider.
userunavailable3095 2 years ago
This kind of horse used to be all over Southern Kentucky, although they've just about died out in the last thirty years to be replaced by Tennessee Walking Horses. They were definitely NOT Walking Horses. They were a mixture of Saddlebreds, Standardbreds, ponys, western horses and probably some Thoroughbred. The all looked just like this. They were fast and surefooted and great for riding down the paths, dirt roads and creek beds that served for roads.
userunavailable3095 2 years ago
I say we just call em all 'Rowdy" Horse's! If they have Rowdy blood inem you'll know it!?!?! Ain't no mistakin that lick!!!!
grahmbagatoot69 2 years ago 5
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You people are Idiots. This is a FULL BLOODED Walking horse. Why do you think all these big ass twhbea people wanted to breed to him for?? DUH
twhbea09 2 years ago
Falcon Rowdy was a cross withe standardbred and pony stock. Anybody from southwest virginia who knew the horse or Johnny knows this. Nothin wrong with just the truth. And not just standardbreds are gaited horses. A rack is a man made gait. Some horses pick right up on it fast others, have to have alot of time on the trail before they take off with it. TWH's can be gaited Morgans, Saddlebreds and the icelandic horses have all been broke to rack before in the past and continue to do so.
bigmart1984 2 years ago
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This horse is a full blooded walking horse. So get the facts before you post them on the internet
twhbea09 2 years ago
you are on the right path my uncle remembers them both and most racking come off of a pace my grandpa back in the days long time ago they use call it slew foot pacer he said even tenn. walking horses where called tenn. pacers many many years ago
drooprb75 2 years ago
People these are Standerdbred's
meredithmz 2 years ago 3
No, they are not Standerbred's. You are quite mistaken. These are SOUTHERN RACKING HORSES! Way back when, TWHBEA got into a fight with the people who refused to allow, mechanical, device based gait, as an option for the breed. So, folks in ALABAMA decided to break away and form their own registry. RHBAA. Sadly, they have now gone down this same path and are about dead because of it. The horses, however, remain. Falcon Rowdy was on of them! Look it up.
Lucy
lucyepona 2 years ago
EZD Falcon Rowdy was HALF Standardbred. His sire was the Colonel who was a Standardbred. His dam was a pony of unknown origin who was fabulously gaited. Racking horses aren't really a breed. They've had a totally open registry to any horse that could gait. Many "registered" Racking Horses are pure Standardbred.
NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. Standardbreds ROCK!
Calhorsey 2 years ago 3
my family knew him this horse was half standardbred all racking is slew foot pacing even tenn. walker in history where called tenn. pacers
drooprb75 2 years ago
I've seen standardbreds and Icelandic horses doing their thing but what the??I've never heard of a racking horse, what breed is it? Very unusual.
annod6 2 years ago
The Alabama racking horse, AKA Virginia singlefooter, singlefooting horse, etc., can be found in the Southeastern US. Many have never been registered. Many are with RHBAA, and other singlefooting registries. The are the finest racking horses in the world. Many of them are double registered/TWHBEA. They also RW, and they ALL CANTER. Make no mistake, they are superb athelets and can easily perform ALL THE GAITS. These horses are the best horses on the planet. They can jump too.
Lucy
lucyepona 2 years ago
Thanks for the info Lucy, I have standardbreds and they are definately not standardbreds but I thought their gait looked a little like the Icelandic horse. I'd be interested in their origin, what breeds they derive from. The look like they just glide along and look comfortable to sit to. They canter and jump too? Very versatile. Maybe we need some in Australia!!
annod6 2 years ago
standardbreds are from the narggest pacers not sure on spelling i will try to find the website for you that explains its a long story all the way back to 1100's even read books on it too most all gaited breed derived from a pacer the list goes on and on
drooprb75 2 years ago
@annod6 Hi, I just imported a racking mare into Australia from this bloodline. She is the first one downunder and is creating quite a scene on the trails! Can't find a Aussie brave enough to ride with me yet. She flys! I will be shipping semen from America soon.
fourbeatclick 2 years ago
@fourbeatclick Good on you!
lockmama 1 year ago
If you don't realize that the best singlefooting/racking stock is at least part standardbred, you need to do some more research. By comparison, TWH's are not bred or built to speed rack. For speed racking purposes great TWH's are genetically inferior to average standardbreds.
jaburchfield 2 years ago
I disagree with that. My cousin has a TWH that can rack 32 mph.
TennesseeWalkerMom 2 years ago
Every field has a few weeds. I've had a fast wh or two myself, but they're still not as fast as standardbreds (unless they're in a horse trailer)... LOL
jaburchfield 2 years ago 2
I love this I had 8 tenn walker but now i have 4 standardbreds walkers are to slow for me raised on standard cars pace on
drooprb75 2 years ago
rack is man made pacing is a natural gait racking use to be call slew foot pacers all of these registerys that call there self racking is not about a breed about what the horse does i agree with you 100% it nuts
drooprb75 2 years ago
AWSOME!!! My husband showed me this video. I never got to see him ride (before we met) but I can just picture him. Sorry about them both being gone, but what an awsome pair! We also are enjoying all the videos we can find with his desendants, He is an awsome reproducer! Thanks for sharing your video.
63tracyjo50 2 years ago
I used to ride,train,&show racking horses in the 70's&80's. rode some fast ones seen some fast one's but Rowdy is the fastest I've ever seen.Was truley sad to read Rowdy& Johnny are gone.I bet their together riding in the clouds.I just found this video 3-31-09.Watched it about 10 times still watching it.Love it.Brought back alot of memories.Thanks
63tracyjo50 2 years ago
woohoo!! he looks like so much fun! What breed is he??
dcmgypsy 3 years ago
That would be "Rowdy"Horse blood,if you find another like that .....Take a #....Closest I've seen so far was a grt.grnd.son....You know who you are
grahmbagatoot69 2 years ago
Rowdy and Johnny what a pair. I remember as a kid riding with johnny and my good friend Tommy Wright over on Owl Branch. Alot of things have been said about Rowdy, but he was for real and he was as fast as they say he was. Thanks to Johnny and Gerald Wright of Magic Mt. Stable for my start with racking horses. And thanks to ROWDY he was one special horse Todd Osborne
Highcountry002 3 years ago
One arm and no saddle,and haulin' butt, wow!.... Since I discovered this video, I bet I've watched it twenty times.... Heck, I might give my right arm for that Stallion.
lyehopper 3 years ago
does anyone know when this was filmed ,I 'm in love with this horse can't get enough of this
possum2u 3 years ago
@possum2u In 1972 i think
Rackingon 1 year ago
@Rackingon thanks ,somebody should write a book about this amazing creature
possum2u 1 year ago
I've had the opportunity to know both horse & rider,and if you asked me you'd be far reachin to find a better pair.One armed Johnny & Rowdy.Fastest damn rackin horse I've ever seen,and ain't seen one since,Trust the video as good as it is doesn't do either one justice.Oh yeah,did you notice??? No saddle ???God Rest'em both
grahmbagatoot69 3 years ago
I've got a mare that can move this way. Not that fast (I don't think anyway) but REAL FAST! I push those reins up and let her go and she just books! You have to know how to ride this type of horse and, sadly, most folks don't. You never hold them up via bit. Give them their head. I'm saddened to see related videos showing fast racking with horrible bits and cranking on the horse's head. This is completely incorrect and if you watch the falcon and JD you will see the difference.
lucyepona 2 years ago
Why don't you put a video of you riding your mare on You Tube so that we can see the correct way to ride?
jlwg1947 2 years ago
Don't get your back up. It wasn't meant as a put down. Just an honest comment. Perhaps I'll do just that , but my mare IS NOT FOR SALE! I'd sell my liver before I'd sell the TM! Not breeding her either, she's my ride. There is no ONE correct way. Depends on all sorts of stuff and the horse your riding. More on this soon.
lucyepona 2 years ago
lucyepona, I bet your mare is all strung out and in a pace too!!! Since you know so much...where the hell is your video of your MARE! Put it up or shut the hell up, and I think I speak for just about all of us! Can I get an AMEN!!! If I was the owner of this video I would block your dumb ass!!!
beverlyandrews09 2 years ago
Taping off tv=FAIL.
kaisenji 3 years ago
The horse and rider are amaxzing!! The rider has one arm - I'm really impressed!
firstponygirl 3 years ago
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coreycline1 3 years ago
Look on youtube, search Rowdy Rawhide's Rocket. He is a grandson of this horse, and his sire is Rowdy Rawhide, a direct son of this horse. The Hardys in N. Carolina own Rocket and have a pretty colt for sale on their website.
jlwg1947 3 years ago
I've watched that video. Rocket is wonderful but ridden poorly, way overbitted, and cranked. This is why he doesn't go as well as his grandsire. It's a shame. Give that horse his head!
lucyepona 2 years ago
WOOO look at them legs go!
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
gobshite dont no how to jock a trotter................. if ya wanna see fast ill put up a vid of a fast trotter n me jockin em...........
trotting09 3 years ago
thats not a trotter.that's a gaited horse just like a Icelandic just alot faster.
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grahmbagatoot69 3 years ago
That horse can flat out fly! Wow, what a rush to ride something that fast. I've been there (but slower) and the phrase "Once ya rack ya never go back" is so true. Happy Trails!
horsen4me 3 years ago
de onde é esse cavalo?
where is this horse?
how much will be,one like that?
obrigado/thanks
fersao 3 years ago
AWESOME Video.
beenridinlong 3 years ago
this video was good
funny video lets chat CR
123emily567 3 years ago
What an incredible horse and an inspiring rider! Thank you for sharing this amazing video.
KayMar0915 3 years ago
Perfection!
If a horse can't perform like this fancy shoeing and cranking it up with ropes and pullies is just ignorant!
Yvonevil 3 years ago
AHH i gota mare kin to him.
MajiksGurl224 3 years ago
There is only 1 horse like this. I can watch this video over and over. He is AWSOME.
creekrides 3 years ago
Absolutely downright out of this world amazing, and what a jockey!
NWHArider 3 years ago
Fantastic horse! Great video.
showhorsechick 3 years ago
Super video to watch when you're depressed. That horse's movement really lifts my spirits!
Yvonevil 3 years ago
Cool!!
Vanthus 3 years ago
Any offspring you would recommend to breed a mare to? Any offspring for sale available anywhere?
mamajessof5 3 years ago
super cool. looks so smooth!!
CHCorporateFocus 3 years ago
super fast (freak of nature)
hunt859 3 years ago
Like, wow. That horse's hip is epic. No wonder he can fly.
Fryslyn 3 years ago 2
this is amazing! that horse has beautiful color, great speed, and lovely gait. your blessed with an incredible animal.
baguagal 3 years ago
Very impressive horse and rider. Also take note- rider is missing right arm. Which would make it harder to balance. Awesome!
modernatrix 3 years ago
I've rarely seen a rider so at one with his horse as to appear almost as one entity, truly amazing.
o0sunsi0o 3 years ago 2
Truly cool horse and rider! They are both amazing! How do you stay that together with no leg wrap around the barrel! His balance is so far back... Makes me wonder if I'm STILL too much on the fore!
CaromVideo 3 years ago
God! Bearback!!
crazynamehere 3 years ago
Wow, that horse is amazing!
titimanditi 3 years ago
one word......WOW.......
cathyseals27 3 years ago
STILL my all time favorite video ever! I was wondering when this would make it to youtube! LOVE IT!! Johnny D is a legend!
gsavona12 3 years ago
WOOO look at them legs go!
spike5spike 3 years ago
WOW, great horse, great rider. i love this video!
aikomoni 3 years ago
Awesome !! watched it 10 times or more, the horse is fantastic and so is the rider, great video !! Kudos :)
kayseques 3 years ago
That looks fun! I've got to see if my boy can speed rack. I mean, I know he can, I just don't always get it when I cue for it ... but I've had him rack faster than canter on a gymkhana pattern or two. ;)
freelief 3 years ago
I love to watch this horse. I could watch him all day. He is an amazing horse.
kaylaslone11 3 years ago
Thast tells in German Tölt or Pass, thats the Gaits from the icelandhorses.
The fast one is Pass
Drachenrose 3 years ago
this is so awesome
sheratonfegler 3 years ago
Com esse cavalo ai eu vou na casa da minha da minha namorada e da amante ao mesmo tempo!! Maravilhoso animal , apesar que gosto da marcha batida com estilo , congradulation good ride!
bruno21ribeiro 3 years ago
wow! that makes me want to ride one really bad! i mean your whole upper body doesnt even budge, and neither do your legs! obviously you have to hold on but still! that looks FUN!
horseott13 3 years ago
he wasnt buckskin he was more of a blue roan with full black main, tail and stockings but changed colors throughout the year and yes you can look and see that he's riding with one arm but what i wanna know is how old is he now (the horse)
youisugly210 4 years ago
Sorry to say both ride and rider have passed,both are missed,anyone who knew Johnny & Rowdy,and yes they were one in the same.When they saw this video they burst into tear's,and watched it again,and giggled like a little school girl.Rack On!!!!!!
grahmbagatoot69 2 years ago
The first time I saw FR I thought he was ugly. High in the rear and just sort of oddly made, long backed, etc. HA! THEN I WATCHED HIM MOVE! To this day, he is the most beautiful horse, in motion, I've ever seen. Just goes to show you, don't judge until you see the horse moving. I wish I could have meet them and yes, I can tell, they were one in the same. That's how it should be. RACK ON!!!!
lucyepona 2 years ago
I love this horse! I can watch him all day.Can you believe this guy has one arm and riding bare back!And he has been every where!Showing, breeding,and trail riding.
A lot of good horses out of this stallion.
rckmupstables 4 years ago
They are amazing
standardbredhorse 4 years ago
John is my new HERO!!!! Gotta LOVE that SPEED!!!
mpenn08 4 years ago
"Rack On" John and Rowdy
steppinon 4 years ago
This is by far the best video documenting what gaited horses are capable of doing if left NATURAL!
strangetastesadie 4 years ago
I can't stop watching this! I can see where the idea of a centaur came from.
Does anyone know if there's a site I could read up about this horse? I can't seem to find much on him and I'd really like to know how how tall he was, was he specifically bred or was the one just an incredible
'accident'.
Yvonevil 4 years ago
Hi, he was only 14 hands believe it or not! he was from a Standardbred which was crossed with a cremello pony. Can only guess what the pony was!
His offspring move beautifully too. Check out Rowdy Rawhides Rocket. You will NEVER see a gaited horse move with such grace and style!
speedracker 4 years ago
Unbelievable! He looks so much bigger than that! I guess you sometimes luck out.
Yvonevil 4 years ago
I bet the pony was a paso fino or some really gaited breed! This horse is one of a kind can you agree?
megashwing 4 years ago
@speedracker WAtch ROWDY GOLD go
Rackingon 1 year ago
Gotta love that beautiful buckskin coloring and that wonderful and FAST singlefooting gait. That guy sure can ride if he has one arm and is riding EZD Falcon Rowdy bareback!
kristen0506 4 years ago
Oh sh.... are they fast!!!! :D
Ananka007 4 years ago
WOW! This horse can move! Beautiful!
WalkersNBoxers 4 years ago
So cool! You NEVER see Singlefoots!
juanaterrazas 4 years ago
this is amazing, ive got 2 filly's out of the va undertaker
mommyhorse94 4 years ago
how old are your fillies can they fly
youisugly210 4 years ago
well, i sold one of them and i kept the one with the white markings. yea she can go pretty good.
mommyhorse94 4 years ago
It's amazing, and the rider only has one arm??? :o
TinzensUnivers 4 years ago
awesome horse, i love gaited horses, my walker does a slower rack, for my sake that's good LOL!
abluechipstock 4 years ago
this is EZD's falcon rowdy fastest racking horse of all time if u got a horse to match this speed you should be famous
rackingman1 4 years ago
I think "The Grave Digger" is trying his best to come close =)
araucano0 3 years ago
Grave Digger is a good horse but has never won a World Championship or any other major speed Racking titles against other fast horses. Don't kid yourself... Falcon Rowdy was one of a kind.
jaburchfield 3 years ago
Wow! What an incredible team! I've never seen a horse like this before. Amazing!
Yvonevil 4 years ago