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| The Morgan gets its name from the founding stallion, Justin Morgan, who was named after his owner. Justin Morgan worked at the plow and hauled timber, frequently winning weight-pulling contests. He was also raced in harness and saddle and was reportedly never beaten. |
| Justin Morgan's breeding was never substantiated, but there are a number of theories. Some say he had Arabian blood, others think he descended from a Friesian import, and yet another says he was sired by a Thoroughbred named True Briton. Whatever his breeding, Justin Morgan proved to be a prolific and potent sire, and it is said that most of his offspring inherited his qualitites. |  |
Today's Morgan is lighter in build than Justin Morgan was, but it is still a versatile breed. The Morgan is used at harness, dressage, hunter/jumper, reining, English Pleasure, and many other disciplines. The Morgan is also a highly attractive breed, frequently possessing thick mane and tail, an arched neck and a chiseled head. Some Morgans are also "gaited," meaning they posess four-beated gaits similar to a fast walk, in addition to the traditional walk, trot, canter, and gallop. |
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The Morgan stallion pictured here is owned by Living Legends Stables located in the southern Twin Cities Metro area. He is a liver chestnut named K.E.W. Deverell, and is a direct descendent of the U.S. Calvary breeding program, which preferred Morgan horses. I was told that Deverell is proud of his luxurious mane and enjoys having it brushed, braided, and fussed over. For information call (320) 485-5292, and ask for the trainer, Billie Allor. In addition to stud service and sales horses, Living Legends also offers training, lessons, showing, and consultation services. |  |
| Check out the links below for more information on the Morgan and for farms currently breeding Morgans. Clicking on the link will open a new window: | |||||||||
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