Buyer question
How big does a Hackney horse get?
Our Animal Library lists the Hackney horse at pony under 14.2; horse to 16.2 · 600–1,200 lb (size).
Source: the Hackney horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Hackney horse in the Animal Library
The detail
An English carriage breed famous for its extravagant, high-stepping trot, bred as a horse and a pony. Hackneys are spirited, alert and athletic, and most are trained and shown in harness rather than ridden.
- Build
- Compact, high knee action
What to weigh
Hackneys are hot and reactive, and show horses need specialist shoeing and handling. They suit experienced drivers more than beginners.