CHS

CANADIAN HACKNEY SOCIETY

HACKNEY HALL OF FAME


Welcome to the Hackney Hall of Fame.  This section of our web site is dedicated to the greatest horses, ponies, exhibitors, breeders and trainers that have made an impact on the Hackney in Canada

Victoria Armstrong

Victoria Armstrong

1897-1971 - Mrs.Armstrong started showing hackney ponies in 1945 in Canada and in the United States.  Crystal Lady was once of  Mrs.Armstrong's top ponies winning the World's Championship in Chicago and seven consecutive stake championships at the Royal Winter Fair.  In 1965 her love for ponies earned her "Canadian Horsewoman of the year".  Mrs.Armstrong was once quoted saying, "Its only a hobby to me - it is something that gives me pleasure and I can take part in it."(Inducted March 2002)

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