| This versatile
American breed is probably unique in
that it developed from just one
stallion, Justin Morgan, born in
1789, who stood just 14 hands high
but excelled in weight-pulling
contests and racing, under saddle
and in harness. His original
breeding is not certain but he was
remarkably prepotent and three of
his sons had particular influence
both on the development of the breed
and others, including the Quarter
horse and Tennessee Walker. |
Origin:
United States.
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Colour:
chestnut, brown or
black. No white markings permitted
above the knee or hock, except on
the face.
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Height:
between 14.1 and
15.2hh.
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Conformation:
attractive head with
broad forehead, large eyes and neat,
alert ears, sloping shoulder and
well defined withers, deep compact
body, broad loins, well-muscled
quarters, straight sound legs, long
sloping pasterns, sound feet and
full mane and tail.
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Character:
intelligent and
tractable.
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| Uses:
riding, showing,
stock horse, and carriage driving. |
