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 ...

Randy Wells owns some traffic-stopping ponies. When his ponies are training in his paddock just a few miles south of Mankato, or when the foals come in the spring, people often stop for a look. Though ...

Dick Cicero has a special relationship with Hackney ponies. In fact, they helped him recover from serious physical injuries he received while working as a policeman. When Cicero walks through the barn ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Grand Hotel is known for its stable of Hackney horses that pull its sleek little carriages for VIP guests. These high-stepping beauties have an elegance that’s synonymous with ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – Horse lovers know Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel is home to a special group of high-stepping stars. The resort’s Hackney horses are more than just the elegant, color-matched pairs ...

David Alfred Vyse, the respected figure in the Hackney horse world has died, aged 66. Born in 1957, David was the sixth child of Fred and Nell Vyse of the Sunbeam Hackney Stud. As a child, he was ...

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) ...