Morgan Horse Breed Profile

The Morgan horse comes from a single rough-coated colt known as Justin Morgan, named after his schoolteacher owner, and thought to have been bred from Dutch, Thoroughbred, or Arabian breeding lines.

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Morgan Horse Fact File

Origins: The Morgan Horse is an American breed founded from a single stallion named Figure foaled in 1793 and the breed was named after his owner Thomas Justin Morgan. Figure was later used for plowing and pulling timber and won many pulling contests with him. The origins of Figure are uncertain but it is believed Welsh Cob, Thoroughbred, Arabian and Barb were all present in his background.

Characteristics: Small head with slightly concave face, thick neck, strong shoulders, deep chest, short broad back, muscular hindquarters. Strong with good stamina. High stepping action.

Height: 14 to 15 hands

Color: Any solid color

Personality: Good natured, hardworking and active

Reader's Comments on the Morgan Horse

breezes011

Massachusetts

Bronze Member

Added on Aug 10th, 2008
Honestly, when you think of a horse you think of that classic look. Thats what the morgans carry. The first morgans were shorter and stockier, made for work (resembling the Quarter Horse) but the new (Show) Morgans are absolutley stunning. Very elegent and clean cut. They more resemble the Aribian, but have kept the old Morgan brain. These horses are ridiculously smart. Some times said, to smart for their own good. Some say they are very calm. Yet from my short experience with them, they are hot blooded and always ready to move. Very reliable yet opinated they just happen to be my favorite breed. Not to mention their very bouncy, active gait. They are definitley (on average) not smooth. Thats a prefrence.

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