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ficent specimens of the breed in various parts 

 of the country. Any agricultural show of 

 standing- has one or more classes for 

 Hackneys. 



The Hackney is essentially a harness 

 horse, but it is also largely used for saddle 

 purposes in addition. 



The breed has directly descended from 

 the Darley Arabian, a sire imported by Mr. 

 Darley about the year 1706. This horse 

 was the sire of " Flying Childers," who sired 

 " Blaze," the last-named making Norfolk 

 famous for this breed of horse. 



When selecting a Hackney, try and find 

 one not above 15^ to 16 hands,^ having 

 a short body, well sprung ribs, and strong 

 loins, from four to seven years of age. 



1 Barouche horses from i6i- to 17 hands. 



