Categories of horse as reported by the Agricultural Census.
| Agricultural Census Horse Categories for 1940-51 | 1940 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Horses used for agricultural purposes |
541,394
|
289,005
|
| Unbroken horses one year & over |
107,411
|
29,790
|
| Light horses under one year |
13,401
|
6,324
|
| Heavy horses under one year |
30,652
|
4,000
|
| Stallions for service |
3,259
|
1,620
|
| Other Horses |
123,452
|
86,720
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1940 - 1950 | Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , |
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In 1940 and 1950 the Agricultural Census divided horses into these six categories. The 1960 census did not report numbers of horses.