Hackney

[caroline/halle]

i am loaning a hackney and just wanted to know if anyone knew any of their traits/characteristics so i know what to expect behaviour wise?

[Jen_e_Jen]

I've never ridden one but I've been told they're very smart and quite "bossy". On another forum there is one that is 50" and bosses around the 16hh gelding,lol.

[Wally]

Horsewhisp3r3r drives them, she will tell you that they are quick witted with high mettle, forward going, brave but kind natured. Very sensetive and willing to do the right thing.

[joey_olop]

My Mare is a Hackney x she is very intelligent & very forward going(not for the faint hearted forwarded going lol!!) She can be very bossy too, but I like her like that as she puts my gelding in his place :D

[caroline/halle]

what does high mettle mean?

[Wally]

Courage and spirit, without being highly strung and nervous.