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	Topics Morgan horse Topic Home The Morgan is one of the earliest horseHorse The horse is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus.... breeds developed in the United StatesUnited States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... . Tracing back to the stallion FigureFigure (horse) Figure was a small bay stallion owned by Justin Morgan who became the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed.... , later named Justin MorganJustin Morgan Summary Justin Morgan was a U.S. horse breeder and composer.... after his best-known owner, the breed excels in many disciplines, and is known for its versatility. Breed characteristics The Morgan is compact and refined in build, with strong limbs, an expressive face, large eyes, well-defined withers, laid back shoulders and a well arched neck. There is officially one Breed Standard for Morgan type regardless of the discipline or bloodline of the individual horse. Registered Morgans come in a variety of colors although they are most commonly bayBay (color) Bay is a color of the hair coats of horses, characterized by a reddish brown body color with black "points".... , blackBlack (horse) Black is a relatively uncommon coat color in horses, though not so unusual as to be considered rare.... , and chestnutChestnut (coat) Chestnut is a color of horse, consisting of a red or brownish coat, with a mane and tail the same color or lighter in color ... . Less common colors include grayGray (horse) Gray is a coat color of horses, consisting of black skin, and a hair coat that is white, dappled, or white intermingled with... , palominoPalomino Palomino is a coat color in horses, consisting of a gold coat and white or flaxen mane and tail.... , roanRoan (color) Roan is a type of coat color in horses that is a mixture of white hairs with a base coat of another color.... , cremelloCremello Cremello is a color of horse consisting of a cream-colored body with a cream or white mane and tail.... , perlinoFacts About Perlino Perlino is a color in horses created by a dilution gene, also known as the creme gene acting on an underlying Bay coat color... , dunDun (color) Dun is a brownish-gray color, sometimes seen in the hair coats of horses, characterized by a body color ranging from sandy y... , buckskinBuckskin Buckskin may refer to:Buckskin, leather made of buck hide... , and silver dappleFacts About Silver dapple gene In horses, the silver dapple gene,* also known as the "Z" gene, dilutes the black base coat color .... . Also present are three of the pintoPinto horse Pinto is a horse coloring that consists of large patches of white and another color.... color patterns: sabinoSabino horse Summary Sabino is a color spotting pattern in horses that is usually recognized as a form of pinto horse color.... , frame overoOvero Overo refers to a pinto coloration pattern of white over dark body markings in horses.... , and splash overoOvero Overo refers to a pinto coloration pattern of white over dark body markings in horses.... . The tobianoTobiano Tobiano is a genetic trait among Pinto horses which produce a characteristic spotting pattern in the coat of the horse.... pattern has not been noted in Morgans. The breed standard ranges from 14.1-15.2 hands (1.45 to 1.57 meters) with some individuals over and under. Morgans under 14.2 are eligible for registration with the National Morgan Pony Registry and can be shown in open "Pony" competitions, even though they are technically horses, regardless of height, and are usually exhibited as such. Breed history Justin Morgan All Morgans trace back to a single foundation sireFacts About Foundation bloodstock Foundation bloodstock or foundation stock are horses that are the progenitor, or foundation, of a new horse breed or ... , a stallion named FigureFigure (horse) Figure was a small bay stallion owned by Justin Morgan who became the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed.... , who was born in West Springfield, Massachusetts in 1789.. He was at one time owned by a man named Justin MorganJustin Morgan Justin Morgan was a U.S. horse breeder and composer.... . The horse later came to be identified by the name of this particular owner, and "the Justin Morgan horse" also gave its name to the breed. Figure is thought to have stood about 14 hh (1.42 m), and to have weighed about 950 lb (430 kg). He was known for his prepotency, passing on his distinctive looks, conformation, temperament, and athleticism. He died in 1821 at the age of 32 and is now buried in Tunbridge, VermontTunbridge, Vermont Tunbridge is a town in Orange County, Vermont, USA.... . There were many myths that sprung up surrounding Figure and Justin Morgan. The popular children's book, Justin Morgan Had A Horse by Marguerite HenryMarguerite Henry Marguerite Henry was an American writer.... , perpetuated some misconceptions about the breeding of Figure (called "Little Bub" in the book) and his early life. A movie about the pair was also made by Walt Disney StudiosWalt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio, with off-shoot studios in Japan and other sites in the United States.... , which also took liberties with the depiction of events. Continuing the Breed The breed's trotting ability made it a favorite for harness racing in the 1840s. Morgans were also used in the Civil WarAmerican Civil War The American Civil War was a sectional conflict in the United States of America between the federal government and 11 Sout... as cavalry mountsCavalry in the American Civil War Cavalry was a branch of army service in a process of transition during the American Civil War.... , including Sheridan's "Rienzi" and Stonewall JacksonStonewall Jackson Summary Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.... 's "Little Sorrel". In the post-civil war era, Morgans were also used in the Pony Express and as mounts for the cavalry in the western United States. The only survivor of the Custer regiment from The Battle of Little Bighorn was the Morgan-Mustang mixed breed horse ComancheComanche (horse) Comanche was a mixed Mustang Morgan horse who was the sole survivor of General George Armstrong Custer's detachment of the U... . The first volume of the Morgan Horse Register was published in 1894. Since then, more than 132,000 Morgan Horses have been registered. The stud book was closed in 1948 in an effort to preserve the breed. The Morgan has also influenced several other breeds, including the Standardbred, Tennessee WalkerTennessee Walker The Tennessee Walker, otherwise known as the Tennessee Walking Horse, Garrett Walker Horse, and other variation... , American Quarter HorseAmerican Quarter Horse The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse originally bred for sprinting short distances, typically races of a quarter m... , Missouri Fox TrotterMissouri Fox Trotter The Missouri Fox Trotter is an American breed of horse with a unique lateral gait.... , Racking horseRacking horse The Racking Horse is horse breed derived from the Tennessee Walking Horse, recognized by the USDA in 1978.... , and the American SaddlebredAmerican Saddlebred Overview The American Saddlebred is a breed of horse that was developed in Kentucky by plantation owners.... . Nearly 90% of Saddlebred horses today have Morgan blood. The Morgan Horse has a horse showHorse show A horse show is a judged exhibition of horses and ponies.... circuit for that breed only. It consists of all levels of riding and all disciplines. Wins at regional championships qualify competitors to compete in Oklahoma City at the Morgan Grand Nationals. The first national Morgan Horse competition was held in 1973 in Detroit, and is now held each October in Oklahoma City, OK. In addition to the Morgan Grand National, there are 10 regional championship shows and many other official (referred to as "Class A") shows. Morgans also compete in all-breed shows, 4-H4-H 4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Ext... shows, and other events. At class A breed shows, Morgans compete In HandHalter (horse show) "Halter" is a term used to describe a type of horse show class where horses are shown "in hand," meaning that they are led, not ri... , English PleasureEnglish Pleasure Overview English pleasure is a class seen at horse shows, ridden in either hunt seat or, more often seen in the United States, saddle... , Park, Western pleasureWestern Pleasure Western Pleasure is an equestrian show event that tests a the suitability of the horse for appropriate gait cadence and spee... , Carriage DrivingDriving (horse) Driving, when applied to horses, Ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad term for hitching equines to a wagon, carriage, cart,... , Pleasure DrivingDriving (horse) Summary Driving, when applied to horses, Ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad term for hitching equines to a wagon, carriage, cart,... , Hunt SeatHunt seat Overview Hunt seat refers to a style of English-type forward seat riding commonly found at American horse shows, and is a classic for... (including hunterShow hunter The show hunter is a type of show horse that is judged on its movement, manners, and way of going.... and jumperShow jumping Show jumping or "jumpers" is a member of a family of English-discipline equestrian events that includes dressage, eventing, ... classes over fences), TrailTrail (horse show) Trail is a competitive class at horse shows where horses and riders in western-style attire and horse tack navigate a series... , RoadsterRoadster Roadster is the North American term for a frontal mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-seater, open car, traditionally without si... , ParadeFacts About Parade horse Horses are ridden and driven in actual parades in many different ways.... , ReiningReining Reining is a Western horseback riding competition.... , and DressageDressage Dressage is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to the ... . In under saddle classes, performance is the primary judging criterion, though in some classes conformation may also be considered. In-hand classes only consider conformation. The Morgan is also able to perform in the OlympicEquestrian at the Summer Olympics Equestrianism made its Summer Olympics debut at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.... and internationally-recognized FEIFei Fei is a traditional Chinese name.Notable people with the name Fei... disciplines, which include, and combined drivingCombined driving Summary Combined driving also known as Horse Driving Trials is an equestrian sport involving carriage driving.... , making the Morgan a versatile breed of horse. State Symbols In 1961, the Morgan horse was named the official state animal of VermontVermont Overview Vermont is a state in the New England region of the United States, located in the northeastern part of the country.... . In 1970, the Morgan horse was named the official state horse of MassachusettsMassachusetts The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States.... . See also Figure (horse)Figure (horse) Figure was a small bay stallion owned by Justin Morgan who became the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed.... Justin MorganJustin Morgan Justin Morgan was a U.S. horse breeder and composer.... State horseState horse There are several states of the United States of America that have state horses.... VermontVermont Vermont is a state in the New England region of the United States, located in the northeastern part of the country.... Ellen FeldFacts About Ellen Feld Ellen Feld is an author, most notably of children's books about horses.... External links Historical photographs - club dedicated to the Lippitt strain of the Morgan line