Morgan Horse Breed

Morgan Horse
Wonderful looking horse who is full of character and used both in harness and under saddle. They have great power, speed and endurance qualities as well as being kind and expressive.

Height
14 to 15 HH.

Colours
Bay, chestnut, brown and black. White markings are permitted on the face and below the knee only.

Conformation

An intelligent looking face which has a slightly dished profile. This horse has a kind and generous eye and short alert ears.
A well proportioned neck with a slight curve to the crest of the neck, which leads on to a well defined wither and long sloping shoulder and a deep girth.
The limbs are straight and strong with sound hooves.
The back is short and strong and the hindquarters are well rounded with the tail high set.

Uses

Trail Rides.
Harness.
Dressage.
Endurance.
Eventing.
Showing.

History
The first recorded Morgan was a horse called 'Figure' who was born in the late 1780's, his name changed to that of his owner which was Justin Morgan. This little horse was only 14 HH and weighed in at around 386 kg and despite his small size excelled in many spheres such as harness, ploughing and woodland clearance.

Justin Morgan went on to have three sons who became key to the Morgan breed, they were called Sherman Morgan who excelled in the harness, Woodbury Morgan who excelled under saddle, and Bulrush Morgan who excelled in trotting. All three sons went on to have many offspring all enhancing their area of expertise on down the line.

The British Morgan Horse Society
Offers members and supporters of the breed information on shows, clinics, breeding and merchandising.