Generalised Categories for Horses as reported by the Agricultural Census.
| Year | Horses used for Agriculture | Other Horses |
|---|---|---|
| 1871 |
939,693
|
314,757
|
| 1881 |
986,924
|
438,014
|
| 1891 |
1,022,936
|
465,467
|
| 1901 |
1,089,418
|
422,013
|
| 1931 |
783,759
|
145,479
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1871 - 1901 | Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , |
| 1931 | Great Britain Historical GIS Project |
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Horses declined greatly in economic significance in the period covered by the Farm Censuses, and here we try to identify horses actually used to do farm work.