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associate great length of pedigree with high breeding quality. 

 Historical evidence goes to show that we place too high value 

 on extreme length of pedigree. Many of our pure breeds that 



Fig. 37. — Hackney Coach Stallion "Foundation." Owned at Maple- 

 wood, Attica, N. y. 



The Hackney coach horse originated in England, in the counties of Suffolk, 

 Norfolk, and York. This breed is noted particularly tor style and high action. 

 In height there is much variation. There are Hackney ponies under 14 

 hands, Hackney cobs that are larger than the ponies, and Hackney coaches 

 over 16 hands, the weight varying accordingly. Chestnut is the most 

 popular color, although bays, blacks, browns, and other colors are of frequent 

 occurrence. This is the most popular breed of coach horses when high-step- 

 ping action is desired. 



