doug - 2013-02-06 I agree about the Morgan breed....I owned two in the past......both are gone sad to say.....both were very smart and fast learners.. used as saddle rides only but were what I call 'Lap Horses' that is to say 'they needed to be near me all the time' would jump standard fence to be near me, and walk a cattle guard with ease. The Best! Doug
VICTORIA - 2012-07-04 I recently purchased my first horse at 54 yrs old. I have been around many horses and a variety of riding practices. After all these years i've waited to purchase my 'perfect' horse for me. As i approach my gold years i chose the 'morgan' for its overall sweet disposition, smarts. I have found the 'morgan breed' to have a consistency of alertness without the spook or quirky indulgences many horses test you with. The mare i purchased is 20 yrs. Old going on 7! What a prize and a joy indeed. I would recommend the morgan for any age trainer or rider. Morgans are strong beyond belief considering there overall smaller 14. 0 to 16. 0 h. Love my girl
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Charlie Roche - 2012-07-04 You go girl and congratulations.
Emily - 2012-12-05 Congratulations! I have a 21 years young Morgan gelding at home- I swear he thinks he's Seabiscuit at times. He's a great horse if a little spirited (my mom refuses to ride him) and I use him for trail riding and pleasure, which he has little patience for, and we barrel race. The thing he likes the most though is racing my friend's Arab- he can out run the Quarter Horses and Arabs that my friends have, though he's ten years older than the oldest horse. I have never been more impressed with a horse's spirit before I met my Ben four years ago. You made a great choice in picking a Morgan. Happy Trails!
Cheryl - 2013-03-03 I have a beautiful Morgan mare, I had her since she was 7 mo's old. Now almost 13 yrs old. She is a liver ch-Choc dapple. She is a very fast learner and loves to do tricks, all though, she tends to lie about her age. She loves to jump and trail ride. I'm going to teach her western dressage. She loves music and is a ham in show, and parades. Oh by the way, she is 20% Justin Morgan bloodlines. Justin Morgan came from a mix of Thoroughbred, Arabian, and the Standard bred horse line, in the 1700's. Justin Morgan was born in 1789 and was called Figure then called Justin Morgan.
rebecca - 2012-12-30 i recently got a 6 year old morgan mare as a pleasure and show horse and she has been a wonderful all around pleasure horse and for anyone looking for a first horse i would recomend a older morgan gelding because of thier gentle nature they would be great!
Mrs. Kalentons - 2012-01-22 Hello, Would a morgan suit my beginner daughter Fraily as a good horse? thanks.
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Clarice Brough - 2012-01-22 I can't see why not, they are spirited but very cooperative. But I would suggest you, your daughter, and possibly your daughters trainer, meet any horse you are considering and ride it before commiting. Make sure that both the horse is trained to your satisfaciton and make sure your daughter has developed the necessary skills to work with it.
Mrs. Kalentons - 2012-01-23 Thank You for the information Clarice Brough.
VICTORIA - 2012-07-04 I would be curious to know if you went with a morgan? How is your daughter doing? Or, what did you decide on and why? Thank you.
April - 2010-04-12 The horse was named Figure not Justin Morgan.
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Editor's Note - 2010-05-04 The horse's name was indeed "Figure", but because the horse changed hands many times, he became known as the "Justin Morgan horse" in 1796.
Keith - 2010-06-12 Yes, his original name was Figure, but later he was called Justin Morgan.
natalie - 2011-01-27 Yes it was named Figure but then it was renamed after its owner.
fred - 2011-12-21 I have a 22 year old Morgan mare who thinks and acts like a 6 year old! She's still doing 50 mile Endurance races and LOVES to jump! She has been unbelievably healthy and can be a real sweetheart when she wants to be. I've been looking at other breeds for my next horse, but none are as versatile as a Morgan!!
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Charlie Roche - 2011-12-22 WOW that one has stamina - must be much good care and lots of love.
The Morgan Horse is one of the native american horses and became the most popular American breed of the 19th century!
I agree about the Morgan breed....I owned two in the past......both are gone sad to say.....both were very smart and fast learners.. used as saddle rides only but were what I call 'Lap Horses' that is to say 'they needed to be near me all the time' would jump standard fence to be near me, and walk a cattle guard with ease. The Best! Doug
I recently purchased my first horse at 54 yrs old. I have been around many horses and a variety of riding practices. After all these years i've waited to purchase my 'perfect' horse for me. As i approach my gold years i chose the 'morgan' for its overall sweet disposition, smarts. I have found the 'morgan breed' to have a consistency of alertness without the spook or quirky indulgences many horses test you with. The mare i purchased is 20 yrs. Old going on 7! What a prize and a joy indeed. I would recommend the morgan for any age trainer or rider. Morgans are strong beyond belief considering there overall smaller 14. 0 to 16. 0 h. Love my girl
You go girl and congratulations.
Congratulations! I have a 21 years young Morgan gelding at home- I swear he thinks he's Seabiscuit at times. He's a great horse if a little spirited (my mom refuses to ride him) and I use him for trail riding and pleasure, which he has little patience for, and we barrel race. The thing he likes the most though is racing my friend's Arab- he can out run the Quarter Horses and Arabs that my friends have, though he's ten years older than the oldest horse. I have never been more impressed with a horse's spirit before I met my Ben four years ago. You made a great choice in picking a Morgan. Happy Trails!
I have a beautiful Morgan mare, I had her since she was 7 mo's old. Now almost 13 yrs old. She is a liver ch-Choc dapple. She is a very fast learner and loves to do tricks, all though, she tends to lie about her age. She loves to jump and trail ride. I'm going to teach her western dressage. She loves music and is a ham in show, and parades. Oh by the way, she is 20% Justin Morgan bloodlines. Justin Morgan came from a mix of Thoroughbred, Arabian, and the Standard bred horse line, in the 1700's. Justin Morgan was born in 1789 and was called Figure then called Justin Morgan.
i recently got a 6 year old morgan mare as a pleasure and show horse and she has been a wonderful all around pleasure horse and for anyone looking for a first horse i would recomend a older morgan gelding because of thier gentle nature they would be great!
My Morgans name is Cheek & he really lives up to his name . I wouldnt swap him for all the world .
Hello, Would a morgan suit my beginner daughter Fraily as a good horse? thanks.
I can't see why not, they are spirited but very cooperative. But I would suggest you, your daughter, and possibly your daughters trainer, meet any horse you are considering and ride it before commiting. Make sure that both the horse is trained to your satisfaciton and make sure your daughter has developed the necessary skills to work with it.
Thank You for the information Clarice Brough.
I would be curious to know if you went with a morgan? How is your daughter doing? Or, what did you decide on and why? Thank you.
The horse was named Figure not Justin Morgan.
The horse's name was indeed "Figure", but because the horse changed hands many times, he became known as the "Justin Morgan horse" in 1796.
Yes, his original name was Figure, but later he was called Justin Morgan.
Yes it was named Figure but then it was renamed after its owner.
I have a 22 year old Morgan mare who thinks and acts like a 6 year old! She's still doing 50 mile Endurance races and LOVES to jump! She has been unbelievably healthy and can be a real sweetheart when she wants to be. I've been looking at other breeds for my next horse, but none are as versatile as a Morgan!!
WOW that one has stamina - must be much good care and lots of love.
I think morgans are so cool because I have a morgan, and she is cool!
I love morgans because I have a welsh mauntain, quarter horse, morgan mix she stands with the pride of an morgan!
So do I.
I just love morgans!!!
I also have a morgan horse because I love horses and also it is named after me.
Cool!