174 JUDGING LIGHT HORSES 



tion having been given to their breeding, especially under 

 native conditions. 



Hackney. The Hackney pony is merely an undersized 

 Hackney horse conforming to pony requirements with a 

 maximum height of 58 inches or 14-2 hands. All of the breed 

 qualities, as formerly described, should be exhibited in the 

 Hackney pony. 



FIG. 71. Polo pony. 



Class Characteristics. The principal characteristics of 

 ponies are described under the following: 



Polo Ponies. The Polo pony, although referred to some- 

 time as a breed, does not possess true breed qualifications. 

 The maximum height allowed by the American Polo Pony 

 Association is 14-2 hands. The Polo pony may be a deriva- 

 tive of small Thoroughbreds, western ponies, or half-breds. 

 They are of a hunter type, must possess a good disposition, 

 a lively temperament, good quality and endurance in order 



