Allan sired his most important get between 1903 when he became the property of James Brantley and 1910, the year he died at the farm of Albert Dement. These two men had a vision of a smooth gaited plantation horse. In the process of fulfilling their dream, they discovered a gene that produced the natural ability of a running walk. This natural ability is what separates the Tennessee Walking Horse from all other breeds..

As in all aspects of life, there are those that tend to abuse in order to gain. Abuse done by those proclaiming to love the breed. In less than a hundred years the walking horse has taken a journey leading to its present day. During the evolution of this breed, we of greedy minds and poor of vision have deliberately enforced inhumane practices in order to produce a show horse with the high-stepping gaits, and in the process of this loss of vision, we have in some cases bred this natural ability out.

We at Eagle Ridge Farm, believe it’s time for a binding together of owners, trainers, exhibitors, and lovers of the Tennessee Walking Horse. We must all start working together in order to restore the glory this most noble animal deserves. Breeders must consider what would make the best running walk rather than what would look good on "papers". Trainers and exhibitors must return to a more humane way of exhibiting and promoting the breed.

We wholeheartedly support all efforts being put forth to stop the inhumane treatment of this kind, noble and trusting animal. Our breeding efforts are to once again bring to the fore front the "natural abilities" this breed once possessed. Natural abilities without the aid of mechanical devises and the soring practices that others within our industry continue to use and try to disguise.

We at Eagle Ridge Farm, strive yearly to breed the best to the best. Not only pedigree to pedigree but ability to ability. Striving to restore the Tennessee Walking Horse back to its original glory that its forefathers would be proud to call their creation thereby permitting him to earn his rightful place in the sun.