Hackney Pony Horse Breed Profile
The Hackney has roots in the Norfolk and Yorkshire Trotters, and also Arabian and Thoroughbred horses. Bred for carriage pulling, the horse was later bred with ponies to create the Hackney pony.
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Origins: The Hackney horse was bred from Norfolk and Yorkshire Trotters and also has Arabian and Thoroughbred breeding. They were used mainly as harness horses and the Hackney Horse Society was founded in 1883. Later the Hackney horse was crossed with the ponies to create the Hackney pony and there are now separate stud books for horses and ponies
Characteristics: Small head, long neck and compact body, staight shoulders, short legs and tailed carried high. High knee action in trot, good stamina
Height: 12.2 to 14.2 hands
Color: Bay, dark brown, chestnut or black
Personality: Alert, spirited and brave
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