This is about the Hackney Horse
Name: Hackney Horse
Lifespan:20-30 years+
Height:14.2 to 16.2 h.h.
Price:$250 to 25k+
Appearance:Sturdy body with a small head with a clean cut jaw and throat; delicate muzzle and well-shaped ears; muscular and crested neck with the long and powerful shoulder gently sloping down to the back' dark and moderately dense tails; broad chest.
Marking:Yes
Color:Black, Brown, Bay and Chestnut, Spotted (Rare)
Aptitude:General Riding, Endurance Riding, Jumping, Racing, Horse Shows
Where from:United Kingdom
Ancient-United Kingdom-Critical
Facts:The breed is not common worldworld. In early 2012, the horse has been moved from the 'Endangered' to the 'Critical' list.
Currently, only a few strains of these horses retain the pure genetic structure of the historic Hackney breed. Such horses are a conservation priority.
Back in 2012, it was discovered that Hackney studs were being abused in South Africa with their mouth being bound to the neck with nylon bailing twine during training, inflicting serious pain to these animals. There were severe protests and petitions during this time in order to stop this cruelty.
Super Fact:The global population of the Hackney is around 3,000.
Lifespan:20-30 years+
Height:14.2 to 16.2 h.h.
Price:$250 to 25k+
Appearance:Sturdy body with a small head with a clean cut jaw and throat; delicate muzzle and well-shaped ears; muscular and crested neck with the long and powerful shoulder gently sloping down to the back' dark and moderately dense tails; broad chest.
Marking:Yes
Color:Black, Brown, Bay and Chestnut, Spotted (Rare)
Aptitude:General Riding, Endurance Riding, Jumping, Racing, Horse Shows
Where from:United Kingdom
Ancient-United Kingdom-Critical
Facts:The breed is not common worldworld. In early 2012, the horse has been moved from the 'Endangered' to the 'Critical' list.
Currently, only a few strains of these horses retain the pure genetic structure of the historic Hackney breed. Such horses are a conservation priority.
Back in 2012, it was discovered that Hackney studs were being abused in South Africa with their mouth being bound to the neck with nylon bailing twine during training, inflicting serious pain to these animals. There were severe protests and petitions during this time in order to stop this cruelty.
Super Fact:The global population of the Hackney is around 3,000.