PONY GROUP OR TYPE 



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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 



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