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	Houston Hackney Horses
		As the evolution of the Hackney progressed breeders began to concentrate their efforts in producing harness animals due to the general improvement in road conditions and demand for coaching animals.
		Hackneys were prized for their stamina and soundness and for their ability to eat up the miles at trot rather than any high knee action at this time.
		Hackney classes at the large horse shows were extremely popular and Hackneys were also playing their part in the First World War as cavalry mounts and artillery horses.
	hackneyhorse.ca (1064 words)

	Hackney Horse & Pony (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Hackney is a dynamic, high-stepper with two branches -- the horse and the pony -- both bred specifically for their brilliant performance in harness.
		Hackneys are shown almost exclusively in harness (singly, in pairs, or in tandem), but they may be shown in hand, (lead by a person on the ground).
		Hackneys are also very popular for use as "road ponies." Their fast trot that maintains its high action is ideal for the racing-type shows where they are exhibited.
	www.imh.org /imh/bw/hack.html (1404 words)

	RULE XXIII
		Ponies need not be named until __ hours (time to be determined by competition management) before the scheduled time of class, at which time the names and description of entries must be made in writing by owner or his agent.
		Ponies shall remain checked in the line up and may not be adjusted, unless an additional workout is called, at which time, ponies remaining in the line up may be unchecked.
		Ponies should be shown on the rail at all times except when passing and should go to the far end of the corner without side reining; should be light mouthed, capable of being taken up at any time and show willingness to stand when being judged in the center of the ring.
	www.equestrian.org /2002RuleBook/RULEXXIII.asp (6016 words)

	Horse Directory Australia \| Hackney Horse & Pony \| Horse Resources \|
		The Hackney originated in the late 17th century as a descendent of the famous English trotting horses, the Norfolk Roadster and the Yorkshire Trotter.
		The Hackney Pony was developed during the second half of the 18th century by Westmorland breeder Christopher Wyndham Wilson who used a variety of pony breeds, especially Fell ponies, as base mares crossing them with the handsome Hackney stallion Sir George, foaled in 1866 and standing at less than 14hh.
		Hackneys are popular around the world in the show ring as carriage horses where they are sometimes driven in a three horse combination.
	www.horsedirectory.com.au /horseresources/commonhorse/Hackney.html (263 words)

	Horse Illustrated Magazine - Horse Illustrated.com - Serving the horse owner by promoting the best in horse management, ...
		In the early 1800s the Hackney was such an admired breed that it was exported to far-off lands such as Russia, India and Argentina to improve the native cavalry, coach, farm and pack horses.
		Hackney horses and Hackney ponies are considered all one breed (although there are many aficionados who would disagree with this thought â” every breed group has a broad spectrum of opinions and the Hackney group is no different).
		Ponies are shown in Hackney pony and Hackney harness divisions, hitched to a four-wheeled vehicle called a viceroy and shown at a park trot and a faster pace, as well as in children's riding classes and road pony classes (hitched to a vehicle known as a bike, this tends to be a speedier class).
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	Horse Breeds 3
		Ancestory: The Hackney Pony descends from the Norfolk Roadster to the Thoroughbred.
		Ancestory: The Highland Pony descends from the Celtic Pony to the Galloway to the Arabian to the Clydsdale.
		Ancestory: The Icelandic Pony descends from the Fjord to the Celtic Pony.
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	The Hackney Horse
		Hackney horses were imported by Canada, Argentina and the United States to be used as fancy carriage horses.
		The Hackney pony evolved in the span of a few years in the 1870s in England by crossing Hackney horses with Fell and Welsh ponies.
		The pony has all the speed, action, and courage of the horse but is a true pony with pony character.
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	Equine Kingdom - Hackney Pony
		The Hackney Pony was developed during the 19th century primarily by a single man, Christopher Wilson of Westmorland.
		The Hackney pony has to be under 14 hands high and should exhibit true pony characteristics, not simply appearing as a scaled-down version of the Hackney horse breed.
		The Hackney pony generally has an even more exaggerated action than that of the Hackney horse, with the knees rising very high and the hocks coming right up under the body as far as possible.
	www.equinekingdom.com /breeds/ponies/hackney_pony.htm (398 words)

	Horse Smarts - Pony Breed Descriptions G - I
		The ponies are currently used for riding and meat production, although they were originally used to produce brushes from their mane hairs.
		Gotland ponies are thought to descend from Tarpans that lived on the small island of Gotland that is on the South-Eastern coast of Sweden right after the last ice-age.
		The Highland Pony is a native British pony, and is the largest of Britain's 9 native breeds.
	www.horsesmarts.net /forums/pony_breeds_g_i.htm (986 words)

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		In the early 1800s the Hackney was such an admired breed that it was exported to far-off lands such as Russia, India and Argentina to improve the native cavalry, coach, farm and pack horses.
		Hackney horses and Hackney ponies are considered all one breed (although there are many aficionados who would disagree with this thought — every breed group has a broad spectrum of opinions and the Hackney group is no different).
		Ponies are shown in Hackney pony and Hackney harness divisions, hitched to a four-wheeled vehicle called a viceroy and shown at a park trot and a faster pace, as well as in children's riding classes and road pony classes (hitched to a vehicle known as a bike, this tends to be a speedier class).
	www.mcnews.com /youngrider/Breed_Profiles.aspx?aid=560&cid=61&search= (2243 words)

	Hackney Pony Resource Guide, Links, Books, Photos
		The Hackney pony was developed in the 19th century, primarily by one man, Christopher Wilson of Westmorland.
		The first ponies were known as Wilson ponies, and it was not until later that they became known as Hackney ponies.
		The hackney pony must be under 14 hh and should exhibit true pony characteristics, not simply appearing as a scaled-down version of the Hackney horse.
	www.iliveforhorses.com /horses/hackney-pony.htm (391 words)

	Hackney Pony & Horse Gifts, Decals & Apparel
		The Hackney is a dynamic, high-stepper with two branches -- the horse and the pony -- both bred specifically for their brilliant performance in harness.
		Although the Hackney horse had been imported to the United States for over 75 years, the Hackney pony was imported heavily to the U. beginning in 1872 with Stella 239.
		Hackneys are shown almost exclusively in harness (singly, in pairs, or in tandem), but they may be shown in hand, (lead by a person on the ground).
	www.nickerstickers.com /horse/hackney.htm (949 words)

	Equiworld - Equestrian Information - The Hackney - horses and ponies on the internet
		In the 18th century, Hackneys were mainly used as dual-purpose nags by farmers, who greatly valued them for their courage, soundness and endurance.
		Hackneys are now exported all over the world, mainly to improve the breed, but also for show purposes.
		Although modern Hackneys may often be regarded as specialised animals, suitable for their showing role, this is far from the truth.
	www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/hackney/index.htm (517 words)

	Evolution of the Hackney Horse
		During the nineteenth century, the Hackney was sought after by many governments for crossbreeding to improve their military stock.
		When trotting races began to lose their popularity in the second half of the nineteenth century, the breed was gradually transformed into the specialist show horse that we know today.
		Land on Hackney farms was even taken by the British Government for crops as it was felt that these horses contributed nothing to the war effort.
	www.netpets.com /horses/horsclub/descriptions/hackney.html (946 words)

	The Hackney
		Today’s Hackney is closely related to the English Thoroughbred, and the original Oriental Stallions credited with developing the Thoroughbred breed were bred to native mares to develop the Hackney.
		Hackneys come in both pony and horse size today and are recognized distinctly as the Hackney Horse (14.2 hands to 16.2 hands high) and the Hackney Pony (under 14.2 hands high.) Traditionally they are a solid color, including bay, dark bay, chestnut, and fl.
		Hackney’s are very intelligent and sweet in nature, and their natural energy and enthusiasm make them an ideal mount as well as carriage horse.
	www.themanestreet.com /authors/gaitedbreeds/hackney.htm (670 words)

	Hackney Pony Section 2005
		Ponies must be registered with the American or Canadian Hackney Horse Society and must be entered under their full registered name by owner of record.
		Ponies to be shown at a jog trot, road gait, and at speed.
		The hackney has extreme action both in front and behind and is shown at two speeds of the trot: the "park pace" and "show your pony," which designates a smart trot.
	www.dmspringfest.com /index_files/page_5.htm (779 words)

	Hackneys Archives
		Later in the week Hackneys of all sorts from novices to champions are driven to show wagons or to gigs singly or in pairs or tandems including some of finest carriage horses and ponies in the world.
		Hackney Horse Society presence at the national show is in a tent is on the edge of the ring where visitors are warmly welcomed and provided with information about the Society, the breed, and its activities.
		The Hackney Horse Society UK was founded in 1883 and continues to promote the breed in England and throughout the world.
	www.breedersguide.com /hackneys/hackneys_arc.htm (2028 words)

	Types of Shetlands
		Otherwise, ponies with an ''A'' after their registration number must choose between Modern or Classic classes to show in depending on the physical TYPE the pony is. Foundation ponies must first be verified by the ASPC, they must have all ''A'' papered ponies on their immediate pedigree shown.
		It is a versatile, fun pony for equine lovers of all ages and is perfect for any event in the show ring, driving in CDE events, parades, trail riding, or as a family pet with minimal maintenance.
		The Modern Shetland is a pony that blends the original Shetland pony type with the Hackney pony influence to create a strong, attractive pony that is refined with a lot of natural motion.
	www.blackdraft.com /typesofshetlands.htm (823 words)

	Hackney Pony
		The Hackney Pony does not exceed 1.42 m (14 hh) and shares the same stud book as the Hackney Horse,, Sloughi with a common ancestry in the great lines of Norfolk and Yorkshire Trotters.
		The most important Hackney Pony sire was Wilson's champion pony stallion, Sir George, who was by a Yorkshire Trotter and could trace his descent back to the racehorse Flying Childers.
		The "Wilson Ponies", as they were known, were kept to their required limit by being wintered out on the fells where they were left to fend for themselves, a practice which ensured a remarkable hardness of constitution.
	www.mypets.net.au /flex/hackney_pony/181/1 (352 words)

	Hackney (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Road Pony and Harness Pony are less than 50 inches tall and show with a natural mane and tail.
		The Hackney Pony is under 14.2 hands tall and the Hackney Horse is 14.2 and over.
		Hackneys show in classes for amateurs and/or ladies to drive all of single pairs, tandems and four-in-hands, using a variety of vehicles.
	www.equinecanada.ca /EC/EC_HIC_BIC_Hackney.shtml (239 words)

	Jack Schatzberg Horseshow Photography -- Hackney
		The modern Hackney is 14 to 15.3 hands in height, and is bay, brown, fl or chestnut in color, usually with some white on their legs.
		The Hackney Pony can be described as the Hackney Horse in miniature, being under 14 hands with the addition of the distinctive but hard to define "pony character".
		The Hackney Pony today is treated as almost a separate breed from the Hackney Horse although both are registered in the same studbook.
	www.horsephotographer.com /HorseHackney (256 words)

	Hackney Pony: Horse Decor
		To view a Hackney Pony in the show ring is a sight you will not soon forget - extremely high action in both fore and hind legs, snappy precision of motion, with a proud yet disciplined carriage of head and a display of constant, consistent, agile alertness.
		A hackney pony in the modern show world can be shown in hand, as a harness pony, or a road pony - there are even classes where the road ponies are under saddle.
		The rising tide of a hackney pony is a force that cannot be denied.
	www.artbycrane.com /bronzegallery/risintide.html (352 words)

	Hackney Pony Horse Shows
		Hackney Pony Horse shows offer mostly harness classes, as this breed was created especially for their brilliant performance in harness, although some 'in hand" and under saddle classes are offered too.
		Hackney Pony horse shows offer classes that may be divided by the sex of the horse, by lady drivers only, or into amateur and professional drivers.
		The slow magnificent park trot and the slightly faster trot never fails to entrance an audience because the unmatched leg action of the Hackney at the trot gives the feel of suspended motion and yet is performed with piston-like perfection and quickness and grace.
	www.horseshowcentral.com /flex/hackney_pony_horse_shows/189/1 (470 words)

	Evolution of the Hackney Horse ond Ridge Farm
		Allison J Meyer competed in the first World Pony Championships with her pair of Hackney Ponies for the United States Equestrian Team.
		Hackney Horses have again returned to the Jumping Division in both the USA and UK.
		The Hackney horse mare, Redwing Richenda, competes successfully in Jumping, Hunter Trials, Ride and Drive, the more "traditional" Carriage Driving classes (known as Private Driving in the UK), and Junior Whip classes all within the same year for her owners/breeders, Mr and Mrs.
	pondridgefarm.us /EvolutionoftheHackneyHorse.html (1367 words)

	Hackney Pony
		The Hackney Pony might have been named The Wilson Pony because a man of that name was responsible for intentionally creating this pony breed.
		The pony is as hardy as the breed founder intended and no show pony lacks incredible hardiness and stamina.
		There are many classes for the Hackney Pony in today s shows: cob tail, harness pony, road pony, halter classes of course, and even roadster classes with riders up.
	www.horseshowcentral.com /flex/hackney_pony/378/1 (540 words)

	Interesting Hackney Pony Facts, WM Hackney Ponies
		These ponies are shown to a 4-wheeled Viceroy and a fine harness, side check bridle with round blinkers and a Liverpool bit "On the half-cheek" which means: "that the reins should be around the post or through the top slot, provided the top slot is 3/4 of the way inside the ring.
		These ponies are shown to a 4-wheeled Viceroy and a fine harness side check bridle with round blinkers and a Liverpool bit on the half-cheek.
		Roadster Ponies are 50" and under and are shown with a long mane with a braided forelock and a braid at the top of the mane and a natural tail.
	www.geocities.com /wmhackneyponies/facts.html (1397 words)

	Hackney
		The Hackney, both horse and pony, has its base in the tradition of English trotting horses of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
		The Hackney head carriage is always high, and the expression is one of great alertness and spirit.
		The Hackney Horse is 15-15.3hh on average and the Hackney Pony does not exceed 14hh.
	members.tripod.com /~White_Arabian/hackney.html (417 words)

	Hackney Ponies
		The Hackney horse was developed in Great Britain in the early 18th Century from the Darley Arabian through his son, Flying Childerns, foaled in 1715, and grandson, Blaze, a renowned British Thoroughbred foaled in 1733.
		The Thoroughbred blood was crossed with the British native Norfolk Trotters of East Anglia and eastern Yorkshire through a sire called Jary's Bellfounder, a trotting horse which also is credited with passing on his bloodlines to the Standardbred.
		Although the Hackney horse had been imported to the United States for over 75 years, the Hackney pony was imported heavily to the U. beginning in 1872 with Stella 239.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/horses/Hackney_Ponies.htm (1052 words)

	Breeders Guide Hackneys
		Hackneys ponies are shown in four divisions, the Hackney Pony (Cob Tail), Harness Pony (Long Tail), Roadster Pony, and Pleasure Pony.
		According to the American Hackney Horse Society, the exuberance of the Hackney transmits joy to both owner and spectator.
		The AHHS explains that the origins of the Hackney as we know it began in Norfolk, England in the 1760s where the horses called Norfolk Trotters had been selectively bred for elegant style and speed.
	www.breedersguide.com /hackneys/hackneys.htm (210 words)

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