Morgan





"Only lit by moonlight and the brilliance of my eye, that midnight ride of Paul Revere's was under a black, black sky. Black as my mane, black as the wind. From New England sprang my fame, and from Justin Morgan came my name."

Horses of the Sun
Robert Vavra

Morgan

A good solid student and a fast learner, the Morgan gives you his full attention even if you haven't earned it. Rarely has to be told twice.

A willing, diligent hard worker that's reported to look forward to his job every day. It has been said that you can't wear a Morgan out.

The Morgan is easy-going, spirited but easily managed. Courageous and not easily frightened. When he does get frightened, his flight impulse is low; he controls his fear and looks for your guidance.

When asked to do something he doesn't want to do he is adaptable and compliant. Eager to please and accommodating.

His self-protection impulse is low. If you apply a painful treatment, he tends to tolerate it without lashing out.

There are notable distinctions between the personality characteristics of the chunky "old-type" Morgans and the more recent "park-type". The latter contains American Saddlebred blood, infused mid-century to get the park-like movement. The Saddlebred type Morgans are described as high-strung and reactive, but every bit as intelligent as the old type.

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Reference: Horse & Rider; November 1998 p>

Morgan Links

American Morgan Horse Association
Morgan Horse Max
Heart of Texas Morgan Horse Club
Blue Ridge Morgan Horse Association
Morgan International Cowhorse Association
Bossert Ranch

Reference picture courtesy of Aljack Acres
Background picture courtesy of Bossert Ranch
Head shot courtesy of Whistler's Morgan Farm

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