The Morgan is quite an unusual breed. Not only does it have tremendous strength for its size, but the Morgan's ancestry can be traced back to a single stallion, Justin Morgan.
The Morgan has an expressive head, with a straight or slightly dished profile. It has a broad forehead with large eyes and short, alert ears. The neck is slightly arched and the shoulders are sloping. The withers of the Morgan are well-defined. The body is compact and deep, with a short back and well-sprung ribs, as well as broad loins and a deep flank. The hindquarters are well-muscled with a high-set tail. Its legs are straight and sound, with short cannons, flat bone and sufficiently long pasterns to provide it with a light, springy step. The feet are good and sound with dense horn. The mane and tail of the Morgan are full and soft. They are a small breed, ranging from 14.1 to 15.2 hands high.
The conformation and quiet temperament of the Morgan make it an excellent choice for almost any discipline, including western events, hunter/jumper, dressage and driving.
Comanche, a Morgan horse, and the mount of Captain Myles Keogh, was the only non-Indian survivor of the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. He lived for many years after the battle, passing away at the age of 29.
For more information on the Morgan, go to the American Morgan Horse Association website!