History of the Hancock horse

The Hancock breed of horse was created in the 1920s by a horse named Joe Hancock. Joe Hancock was a Quarter horse that was registered with the American Quarter Horse Association. Joe was a very versatile horse, participating in many races because of its strong sturdy feet. Joe Hancock lived until 1943, and passed down a unique set of genes which eventually established a unique breed called the Hancock Horse.

What is bucking in horses?

Bucking in horses refers to a foul behavior of horses. It occurs when a horse sticks its two front feet firmly in the ground, and then shoots up its butt and back end. This is a common behavior when a horse tries to get a rider off their back. It can cause serious injury for an unsuspecting rider.

Why Do Hancock Bred Horses Buck?

Hancock horses are known for commonly bucking. Hancock horses buck because they are a very rough and strong horse breed. While they are strong footed, they can be very gritty and are known for having a cow sense. Cow sense refers to being able to ride with and around cattle. Many people believe this cow sense in Hancock Bred horses is one of the reasons they buck so much. Due to their rough behavior, Hancock horses are commonly used in rodeos. Hancock horses are also extremely fast, and sometimes participate in races. Some owners of Hancock horses report that their horse does not buck a lot. They claim that the Hancock horse will not buck a rider as long as the rider is calm and gentle.