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Horse-lovers who are interested in a Morgan horse will find this breed is an excellent all-rounder. To buy a Morgan is to invest in one of the best family horses you can find. Those wishing to sell a Morgan know that these strong, beautiful animals are reliable and have a fascinating history. This helps to find the perfect match when planning to sell a Morgan horse.

Uses and haracteristics of Morgans

Morgan Horses were bred to be both practical and good-looking. These qualities meant that in their homeland, the USA, to buy a Morgan was to purchase a trustworthy, attractive horse. Their soundness, strength and willingness to work are key factors of this breed. Morgans are adaptable horses that can participate in a range of activities from jumping to driving, which the whole family can enjoy. Most importantly, these compact, powerful horses have strong, hard feet. Their unique combination of intelligence, character and looks is what sets them apart.

Origin and breeding history of Morgans

Morgan Horses are an internationally recognised breed. The foundation stallion was a small and charismatic horse called Figure, who was known by the name of his owner, as "Justin Morgan's horse". Figure sired a number of foals, many of which had his desirable characteristics of beauty, intelligence and strength. His outstanding reputation was of key importance when people wanted to buy a Morgan horse.

Owners of his offspring soon found plenty of interest from people wanting to buy a Morgan horse. This was due to Figure's ability to pass on his qualities very well, a trait that not all stallions possessed. Those wanting to sell a Morgan knew they had a horse with a particular ""stamp"" that people wanted.

But what made Morgan Horses so desireable? There is a hint of mystery about the stallion Figure, who was born in 1789 in Massachusetts. Some suggested that his sire was a Thoroughbred , though there is little evidence to support this. It seems more likely that at least some of his ancestors were

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