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'Die typical Hackney is a coinpai-atively short-leiiged, compact, 

 .sinoothly-tiiriied, strong-huned liorso of aristocratic mien. The 

 l)reed is characterized hy a full, rounded chest, short hack, hmg 

 level and Kroad I'unip. witli a most ty])i(*al coachy cai'riaiic ot the 

 neck and head. The graceful cari'iage and perfect, symmetrical, 

 lines of the Hackney make him ])reeminently adapted to carrying' 

 tine harness and to drawing handsome rigs in parks or on the 

 boulevard. 



The action is high, round, (piick, elastic and regular, not only 

 in front but also behind. The hocks are flexed' and extended so 

 as to correspond with the " trap])y "' action of the knees. 



Recently chestnut with white markings has l)een the color 

 most in demand. Bays, browns. I'oans and blacks are also ac- 

 ceptable. The most desirable height for the Hackney is 15-2 

 to IT) •'! hands. 



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The Hackney as a breed possesses strong pre})otency and is 

 able to stamp breed and individual characteristics upon its otT- 

 spring. He is. therefore, well adapted for mating with either 

 Standardbred or Thoroughbi-ed mares for 'the purpose of pro- 

 ducing a high-class harness or saddle horse. The mares selected 

 should approximate as nearly as possible the Hackney type and 

 the offspring from the mating may be expected to j^ossess natural, 

 inherent coach action which may be further perfected by shoeing 

 and training. 



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The Hackney is promoted in the United States by the Ameri- 

 can Hackney Horse Society. Gnrney ('. Gue of o08 West 9Tth 

 St., New York City, is the secretary of this association.* 



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History 

 As the name indicates, this breed originated in France, where 

 it is known as the Demi-Sang, meaning half-blood. This breed 

 is the pi'odnct of a cross between the English Thoroaighbred and 



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