There is even one report of a horse going 100 miles in a day. Early days: One of the great early Hackney horses. Stallion 'Sir George' was used to foal the first Hackney Pony in 1866 ...

The British Hackney horse (Mother Stud Book) has been recognised by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) as endangered, bringing the total number of horse and pony breeds on the trust’s list to 13.

In the 2022/23 Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s watchlist the hackney horse and pony features in the “priority” category and the trust issued a warning about the breed’s uncertain future ...

During the 1800s, Hackney Horses were very popular in Britain thanks to their speed, stamina and elegance as a light carriage horse. Their ownership was highly prestigious but the breed’s ...

The horses have been put on the "critical" list by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. They're famous for pulling Hackney carriages, the predecessor of the modern London taxi.

Top Saddlebred riders like William Shatner never want to miss this Louisville based competition. What to know about World's Championship Horse Show.

SHOW EXHIBITORS TO BREED HORSES; C.W. Watson, A.G. Vanderbilt, and J.C. Thompson Retire Winners to Stud. HACKNEY-TROTTER CROSS Prominent Horsemen Combine to Produce National Type of Carriage Horse ...

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust says 12 out of 14 native horse and pony breeds are at risk, and five are ‘critical’, so it is encouraging people to 'buy British' in an attempt to save them.

Press release DEVON, Pa.-The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair has added prize money and local pleasure classes to an all star line up of Saddlebred and Hackney/Harness divisions. The 117th edition… ...