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Hackney

Hackney Pony

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.

Horse Strengths

Competition	Jumping	Rodeo
Dressage	Racing	Showing
Driving	Ranch	Trail Riding
Endurance	Riding

Horse Facts

Origin	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	Long head, strong body, full mane and thick tail. Fast high stepping trot
Height	14.3 to 15.3 hands
Colors	Black but can have a small white star
Personality	Quiet, willing, hard-working and sensitive

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