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found almost all over the world. Horses have been exported 

 from England to Africa, Australia, Belgium, Argentina, Canada, 

 Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, 

 Spain, the United States, and elsewhere. 



The effect of the motor on Hackney breeding has been very 

 serious, as might have been expected. At the present time there 

 are very few breeding studs in America, and these are largely for 

 the purpose of turning out show-ring horses. The horse show 

 is yet in public favor, and while the jumper is receiving great 

 attention both in Europe and in America, the harness horse also 

 awakens keen interest. In this capacity the Hackney heads the 

 list in English-speaking countries. 



The promotion of the Hackney in England has been cared for 

 by the Hackney Horse Society, organized in 1883 and publish- 

 ing its first studbook in 1884. Up to 1917 this society had 

 published thirty-four studbooks. The American Hackney Horse 

 Society was organized in 1891 and published its first studbook 

 in 1893. Up to 1918 the society had published four studbooks. 



