HACKNEY PONY

Common name for a horse and pony, both recognized for their spectacular, high-stepping gait. Both the Hackney horse and Hackney pony share a common ancestor but have developed along different lines. The Hackney horse was developed in the mid-18th century from Norfolk and Yorkshire trotters. The Hackney pony was developed in the 1880s by crossing trotters with fell and Welsh ponies. Compared to most horse breeds, the Hackney horse is small. It stands about 142 to 158 cm (about 56 to 62 in, or 14 to 15.5 hands) high at the withers.The highest part of the back, located between the shoulder blades.. The body is compact with a short, straight back and a deep chest. Its strong, muscular legs are short. The arched neck supports a small head with a small muzzle, large eyes, and small ears. The Hackney pony stands about 122 to 142 cm (about 48 to 56 in, or 12 to 14 hands) high at the withers. The Hackney pony is similar in body shape and traits to the Hackney horse, but retains the unique characteristics of a pony, it has greater body depth in relation to its height, and is more sure-footed than a horse. Both the Hackney horse and Hackney pony are popular for their fancy, high-stepping performance in shows and dressage (guiding a horse through a series of complex maneuvers with slight movements of the hands, legs, and weight of the rider). Both are fast, and the Hackney horse especially has good endurance. The Hackney pony works well as a light draft animal pulling carts and wagons.

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