| The Morgan is thought to be the second horse breed unique and native to the United States.[1] Tracing back to Figure, the breed excels in many disciplines, and is known for its versatility. The Morgan is compact and refined in build, with strong limbs, an expressive face, large eyes, well-defined withers, laid back shoulder and a well arched neck. There is officially one Breed Standard for Morgan type regardless of the discipline or bloodline of the individual horse.
Morgans come in a variety of colors although they are most commonly bay, black, brown, and chestnut. Gray, palomino, cremello, perlino, smoky cream, silver dapple, sabino, frame overo, dun, and buckskin are also seen. There are two known frame overos, two known dark headed roans, and one possible splash white, as well. The breed standard ranges from 14.1-15.2 hh (1.45 to 1.57 m) with some individuals over and under.
This size qualifies some Morgans as ponies for the purposes of competition rules. Both children and adults enjoy competing with the smaller Morgans in pony divisions. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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