ley Arabian, although the first noteworthy Hackney of 
modern type was one known as the Schales horse, 
foaled about 1755. Most purebred Hackneys of today 
trace back to him. 
With an extremely high trotting action, and a world 
of personality, this horse gives a flashy exhibition in 
the show ring. There are many types of classes in 
which the Hackney harness ponies and horses appear 
at the horse show. A wide variety of classes for single 
ponies and horses of various heights, for pairs and tan¬ 
dems, for the different sexes, and for novices, or begin¬ 
ners, gives them all a chance to appear at their best. 
Although the Hackney inherits his fine quality and 
gait, skillful training is necessary to develop him for 
the show ring. When exhibited at the horse show, this 
horse shows his high action to best advantage when 
not driven at an excessive speed. High action, that is, 
extreme elevation of the knees and hocks, does not go 
with speed. The Hackney should go at a moderate 
rate—“park pace.” In this way he is not thrown off 
balance and gives a performance more worthy of him¬ 
self and of his trainer. What the true admirers of the 
Hackney want is well-balanced action. 
For brilliance, personality, and flashy appearance, 
the Hackney is not surpassed by any other breed at 
the horse show. 
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