The Hackney is an elegant horse breed from England that was introduced to the US in the late 1800s. This stylish horse was a top choice for pulling carriages in the 19th century and was bred ...

A hackney gelding with a love of cross-country is flying the flag for the rare British breed as he demonstrates just how versatile these horses can be. East Yorkshire-based Emily Gautier’s 16-year-old ...

The overarching picture for Britain’s rare equine breeds is a mixed bag in 2025, as Hackneys face a worrying decline and others have a welcome boost in numbers. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) ...

CLEARING out old boxes always brings forth a few surprises as I discovered when I found my battered old copy of the Observer's Book of Horses and Ponies, circa the 1960s, which cost me seven shillings ...