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The Hackney pony is expected to show distinct pony characteristics, such as small and neat ears; eyes bright, bold and alert; muzzle fine and reasonably small.
The body of a Hackney pony can be somewhat more compact than that of the horse, but the general conformation is similar. A height at maturity from 12.2 to 14 hands is characteristic of the breed.