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  Morgan Horse Breeed Spotlight and Breed Resource
From this one stallion sprang a legendary breed of horse, the Morgan horse.
A number of Morgan horse breeders have based their breeding programs on the government lines and the influence of the U.S. Morgan Horse Farm is felt throughout the breed to this day.
Although many horses have been replaced by machinery on western ranches, the Morgan is still used as a cowhorse for the everyday ranch work of driving and catching cows.
www.horsequest.com /bredshow/morgan/morgan.htm   (2226 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Morgan Horse
The foundation sire of the Tennessee Walking horse, Allen F-1, was a grandson of the Morgan stallion Bradford's Telegraph.
Morgan coats are predominantly chestnut, bay, or brown, although many fl, palomino, buckskin, and even a few grays appear in the breed.
A bit of the hard-working, determined Morgan legend is with us whenever a Morgan carries a saddle-weary cowhand down a Montana mountain, pulls a carriage around a grueling obstacle course in record time, quietly carries children along a wooded path, or flashes around show rings with a style that causes spectators to cheer.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/morgan   (1148 words)

  
 The Gaited Morgan Horse - The Gaited Horse Magazine
Morgans are known for long sloping shoulders which contribute to smooth,extended gaits.
Because the Morgan rack was not as high as that of the American Saddlebred, he was not able to compete at that level.
Maggie Marshall, granddaughter of the famous Morgan stallion, Black Hawk, was the dam of the foundation sire of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed, Allen F-1.
www.thegaitedhorse.com /gaitedmorgan.htm   (580 words)

  
 Morgan Horse Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Morgan horses from as far as Illinois and Pennsylvania came to participate in a highly competitive atmosphere.
Morgans are equally well known for their loving, kind dispositions.
Morgans lead the pack when a horse is wanted who can pull a vehicle up and down hills, navigate twisting turns and obstacles and even stand quietly if (heaven forbid) his driver errs and needs to unhook and reorganize after getting caught on an obstacle.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/morgan.html   (3582 words)

  
 Vermont Morgan Horse Association-History
For Morgan's horse, now better known by his master's name, was one of the greatest breeding stallions of any time - the only one to establish a breed by himself.
From 1907 to 1951 what is now the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in Middlebury was operating by the U.S.D.A. to perpetuate the breed and provide breeding stallions for Remount stations across the country.
The contribution of Morgan blood to all later American breeds is extensive and well documented; including the Saddlebred, the Standardbred, the Tennessee Walker and the Quarter horse.
vtmorganhorse.org /history.htm   (450 words)

  
 The Morgan Horse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The horse bearing Morgan's name was probably a blend of thoroughbred and Arabian, fairly small at fourteen hands high and weighing eight hundred pounds.
One of those unusual horses whose dominant traits persist despite centuries of inbreeding, his individual characteristics remain essentially unchanged in the Morgan breed of horses he sired.
Morgans are still compact, virile horses noted for their intelligence, docility and longevity and many of them are still active when thirty years of age or more.
www.allaboutstuff.com /Critters/The_Morgan_Horse.asp   (214 words)

  
 Equiworld - Equestrian Information - Morgan Horse - horses and ponies on the internet
Morgans are characteristically between 14:1 and 15:1 hands, although they range from 13 to 17 hands.
Their heads are wide at the eyes and jaw, then tapering to a fine muzzle; their eyes are prominent, large and round; ears are small, pointed and set far apart; and, the neck is full and crested with a prominent throttle.
Justin Morgan (the horse) was first leased to a poor farmer named Robert Evans, and it was while he was with Evans that his remarkable capabilities were first realized.
www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/morgan/index.htm   (581 words)

  
 Alberta Morgan Horse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
These were "using" horses, able to go all day working cattle on the ranches or in harness on the farm.
The first record of registered Morgans was of two stallions which were brought to the Cypress Hills ranching country in the 1920's to cross on the range mares.
Today, Morgan horse breeders can be found throughout Alberta from the US border to the Peace River country.
www.equine-trader.com /ab_morgans/Morganhorse.html   (381 words)

  
 Morgan Info :: American Morgan Horse Association
The Morgan is easily recognized by his proud carriage, upright graceful neck, and distinctive head with expressive eyes.
The intelligence, willingness, zest for life, and good sense of the Morgan is blended with soundness of limb, athleticism, and stamina.
The Morgan horse is free moving and calm under western tack or elegant and aristocratic ridden in English style.
www.morganhorse.com /resources/info.php   (222 words)

  
 Morgan horse - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Morgan horse breed of American light horse descended from a single progenitor—the famous Justin Morgan.
Morgans are used as all-purpose light horses and are very popular on cattle ranches.
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www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-morganho.html   (283 words)

  
 What is a Morgan?
The Morgan is undeniably the FIRST breed originated in the United States.
A music teacher was given a horse as barter for payment in the 1700's thinking it was just a normal horse.
Morgan bloodlines can be found in the pedigrees of Quarter Horses and many other popular breeds today.
www.morganhorseok.org /whatisamorgan.html   (231 words)

  
 Morgan Horse - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Morgan Horse - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Morgan Horse, breed of horse developed in the U.S. in the early 19th century.
Morgan, Julia (1872-1957), American architect who established a flourishing practice in California.
encarta.msn.com /Morgan_Horse.html   (111 words)

  
 Morgan Horse Care and Feeding - The Morgan Horse Discovery Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Until a horse is 7 or 8 years old, it is still in the learning stage of life.
Though a Morgan can live well into its 20's, bear in mind that a slow crippled horse is no better than a young untrained or "green" horse.
A good general rule is to have the farrier trim your horse every 6 weeks during the summer, and every eight weeks in winter when hoof growth is slower due to shorter daylight hours.
www.home.earthlink.net /~rhorejsi/morgancare.htm   (1154 words)

  
 Welcome to RS Mountain Morgan Horses Home of the Tall Sport Morgans
The focus for R-S Mtn Morgan's is to produce a quality Morgan with all the natural ability a Morgan is known for.
Horses that can compete in the every day world from Jumping, Eventing, and Dressage to working cattle, hard trail or cross country use.
She further stated he was one of the most balanced horse's she had ever ridden also she could find "no holes in him".
www.rsmtnmorganhorses.com /homepage.html   (568 words)

  
 Home Page Original Old Type Morgan horse for primary work
Searching the web even 3 years ago one would hardly find the term original old style Morgan horse or old style Morgan horse or original old type Morgan horse or old type Morgan horse in a search engine or meta tag.
Modern Morgan breeders were ashamed of the old type Morgan and their working roots.
A small group of folks dedicated to the preservation, promotion and perpetuation of the old type all around use Morgan horse for primary work on small family farms/homesteads, in the woods and on the roads.
www.posmhorse.com   (353 words)

  
 Morgan Horse
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.
The Morgan horse was used as a general riding horse and also as a harness horse, being able to pull heavy weights and having good speed.
The Morgan horse is used as a general riding horse and a harness horse.
www.equine-world.co.uk /about_horses/morgan_horse.htm   (251 words)

  
 Gaited Morgans
These horses were highly prized as general-purpose horses capable of performing a wide variety of tasks.
The foundation sire of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed, Allen F-1, is the great-grandson of the famous Morgan stallion, Black Hawk, who is himself beleaved to be a Naragansett Pacer.
The Morgan Single Footing Horse is a service organization of The American Morgan Horse Association; the requirement for registry in this association being that these are registered full blooded Morgan Horses that are gaited.
www.gaitedhorses.net /GaitedMorgan.shtml   (374 words)

  
 RULES OF THE MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (INCORPORATED)
All white markings on a horse (pink skin) must be indicated in red on the diagram appearing on the application form supplied by the Association and a description of the said markings in the space provided.
Application for entry in the Association's Register of Partbred Morgan horses will be accepted only from the listed owner /lessee of the dam, whether they are members of the Association or not.
A number shall be allocated by the Association to each horse upon entry in the Association's Register and the numbers so allocated shall be known as the Registered number, numbers shall be allocated consecutively, accordingly, no two horses shall have the same Registration number.
www.morganhorse.org.nz /rulesthird.htm   (581 words)

  
 Morgan Stallions | Morgan Stallion Statesmans Signature Sigi
Morgan sporthorse stallion Statesmans Signature, known affectionately as Sigi, is proving himself as one of the most important Morgan sport horse stallions available today.
A grandson of two important Morgan sport horse stallions -- The Statesman on his sire line and Wyoming Flyhawk on his dam line -- Sigi has much to offer Morgan Sporthorse breeders.
Sigi is standing at stud in New York to Morgan and non-Morgan mares.
www.aboutsigi.com   (157 words)

  
 Morgan Horse Club of Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Founded with the goal of promoting the Morgan Horse in North Texas, the Morgan Horse Club of Texas has evolved into an organization whose activities reflect the diverse interests of its members and their Morgan Horses.
With the diversity of interests inherent in a breed whose very identity is wedded to versatility, the club provides a means for members to get further enjoyment from their horses and share their experiences with other Morgan Horse owners.
Young or old, horse owner or not, come browse our web site and find ways that others are reaping enjoyment from their Morgan Horses.
www.texasmorgan.org   (177 words)

  
 Vermont Morgan Horse Association
The Vermont Morgan Horse Association, Inc. was organized in 1966 to promote and celebrate the Morgan horse, the Vermont state animal.
year the VMHA actively sponsors events to provide education about the Morgan horse as a versatile pleasure, breeding and show animal.
You don’t need a Morgan horse to become a member.
vtmorganhorse.org /index.htm   (66 words)

  
 Morgan Horses for sale, horse training, showing at Bates Ranch Morgan Horses in Okalahoma.
Morgan Horses for sale, horse training, showing at Bates Ranch Morgan Horses in Okalahoma.
Her new ranch is a first class training facility in which Kelly trains and shows Morgan horses and is able to introduce people to this personable breed.
There are always several young horses and prospects available at all times including buckskins and palominos with pedigrees that include such greats as Tug Hill Commando, Treble's Willy Wild, Noble Flaire, Funquest, Beamington, Tedwin Topic, Futurity French Command and Vigilmarch.
www.batesmorganhorses.com   (280 words)

  
 Morgan Breed Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Morgan horse should not be higher at the croup than at the withers.
The feet should be in proportion to the size of the horse, round, open at heel, with concave sole and hoof of dense structure.
Justin Morgan was a teacher, composer, businessman, and horseman who had moved to Randolph, Vermont from Springfield, Massachusetts in 1788.
www.equinepost.com /resources/breeds/showBreed.asp?ID=115   (1284 words)

  
 Welcome to the Home of the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association
The Rainbow Morgan Horse Association was formed in 1990 to encourage and promote interest in and the breeding of quality, colorful Morgan Horses in cooperation with the American Morgan Horse Association.
Copies of the 2006-2007 Membership and Stallion Directory for the Rainbow Morgan Hose Association are available for the cost of $5.00 or if you join Rainbow you will receive one with your membership.
If you want more information on Color in horses in general visit our To Learn More links page where we provide a link to UC Davis equine color information - a site that provides the latest in the genetic research into the color of Equines.
www.rainbowmorganhorseassoc.com   (422 words)

  
 Vermont Morgan Horse Heritage Days   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Animated, versatile and beautiful, the Morgan is a horse that will capture your heart.
The Morgan is America's oldest original breed and was founded right here, in the Green Mountain State.
With its picturesque infield, generous old-time grandstand, half-mile track and gorgeous setting in the Green Mountains, Heritage Days at Tunbridge Fairgrounds is the place to be at the end of June when Morgan horses gather again to compete and race.
www.vtmorganheritagedays.org /index.html   (135 words)

  
 Morgan Horses from Zauberberg Morgan Ranch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It tells you the story of the horse "FIGURE" that became the foundation of the Morgan Breed.
The all around capabilities of Morgans to the breed of horses is what the German Shepherd is to the breed dogs.
We are members of the Lippitt Club Inc. and the American Morgan Horse Association that is the official organization that promotes the Morgan Horse.
www.morganlippitts.com   (260 words)

  
 How to Choose a Morgan Horse - eHow.com
The Morgan horse is the breed most commonly used by the U.S. government for its cavalry and national parks mounted programs.
Morgans have a clean-cut head with a broad forehead and tapered muzzle.
Morgans have a high-set tail that's full and long and a full mane.
www.ehow.com /how_9045_choose-morgan-horse.html   (331 words)

  
 Morgan Horse History - Shelly Butterfield Trainer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Morgan Horse is one of the few breeds to have been founded
The size of a Morgan (the height of a horse is measured at the
Morgan Horses also commonly have a dished face, adding to their
www.shellybutterfield.com /MorganHorse.html   (315 words)

  
 Welcome to Jaquima a Freno Morgan Stock Horses
Morgans on a Cattle Drive Footfalls in the Forest Packing with the USFS
Welcome to JaF Morgan Stock Horses, where we have a passion not just for the Morgan Horse, but for Vaquero style Bridle Horse training, as well.
Morgans have a long history of being Bridle Horses.
www.jafmorganstockhorses.com /index.htm   (307 words)

  
 OMHC - Ontario Morgan Horse Club
Morgan Horse History - Learn more about the early History of Morgan Horse and why we are dedicated to this most Versatile breed.
Founded in 1968, by just a few dedicated Morgan Horse enthusiasts (most are still members today), the OMHC started with a single one day show that has grown into multiple events throughout the year.
The OMHC is an affiliated club of the CMHA (Canadian Morgan Horse Association) that covers all of Canada.
www.xcelco.on.ca /~omhc   (379 words)

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