American Morgan Horse for sale

<h2>American Morgan Horses for sale on ehorses</h2> <p>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.</p> <h2>Uses and haracteristics of Morgans</h2> <p>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.</p> <h2>Origin and breeding history of Morgans</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.ehorses.co.uk/buy-horse/thoroughbred.html">Thoroughbred</a> , though there is little evidence to support this. It seems more likely that at least some of his ancestors were <a href="https://www.ehorses.co.uk/buy-horse/welsh-d.html!>Welsh Cobs</a> .</p> <p>Justin Morgan was given Figure in payment of a debt, and this small young stallion - only 14 hh (1.42 m) tall and weighing under 1000 lb (450 kg) - soon proved himself to be a talented all-rounder. He worked on the land, dragged logs and was also a good driving and riding horse. He raced successfully against well-known horses from New York, and his action, speed and looks drew a lot of attention.</p> <h2>Morgan Horses in Equestrianism</h2> <p>Versatile Morgans were used in many roles in the 19th century, from cavalry mounts to coach horses. The modern Morgan horse is a handsome all-rounder from 14.1 to 15.2 hands (145 to 157 cm) high. Like Figure, they can be bay, while black and chestnut are popular too. All Morgans have what is called "presence" - they make people stop and look! As one of the USA’s earliest breeds, they excel at Western riding, and their versatility means they are a superb choice for any discipline. Their all-round ability as riding, driving and working horses makes them popular with all ages.</p> <h2>Morgan Horse facts and famous Morgans</h2> <p>A Morgan Horse won the show jumping gold medal at the 1948 Olympics. They move beautifully with natural collection and Morgans have featured in books, TV series and films. There is even a Morgan Horse museum!</p>