{"id":84,"date":"2022-01-19T11:25:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T11:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/?p=84"},"modified":"2024-01-16T07:21:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T07:21:35","slug":"morgan-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/morgan-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"Morgan Horse Breed: Care, Cost & History (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Morgan horse is one of the first American breeds of horses. They originated in Vermont, and many are still found in New England, as well as throughout the United States and the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breed is known for its versatility and personality. Morgans can truly do it all, from carrying a small child to pulling a cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breed Profile<\/strong>
Breed: <\/strong>Morgan Horse
Adult Weight<\/strong>: 900 to 1,100 pounds
Adult Height<\/strong>: 14.1 to 15.2 hands
Origin: <\/strong>United States
Use<\/strong>: riding (English, Western, jumping, trail), driving
Colors<\/strong>: chestnut, black, bay, brown, palomino, buckskin, smoky black, cremello, perlino, smoky cream, dun, flaxen, silver, gray, roan, and pinto
Features<\/strong>: Beautiful head, Large, kind eyes, arched neck, short back, and compact size
Lifespan<\/strong>: 20-30 years
Character<\/strong>: Kind horses with outgoing personalities
Gait<\/strong>: Smooth and spirited
Best for: <\/strong>All levels of riders and any discipline<\/p>\n\n\n\n