Morgan

Kristin on May 17th, 2012
KC  Prince  Charles, an American Bashkir Curly stallion. Photo by Cozy Nook Curlys

by Kristin Berkery Most horses’ coats become wild and woolly in the winter, but not Curly horses. Starting in the fall, most Curlies grow a winter coat of luxurious curls or waves covering their bodies. The coat sheds in the warmer months leaving smooth or wavy hair behind, and in some cases, they may even [...]

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Kristin on August 15th, 2011
Lord Godolphin's Lath, watercolor and pencil by James Seymour.

A small Arabian stallion had a huge influence on equine history. by Kristin Berkery   Foaled around 1724, the Godolphin Arabian has been the subject of romantic portrayals. One of the best known is King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry, the tale of a mute slave and his beautiful bay Arabian stallion named Sham [...]

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Kristin on June 27th, 2011
equitrekking_morgan

The history of the Morgan breed in three minutes, courtesy of Equitrekking:

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Kristin on February 28th, 2011
Portrait of buckskin Morgan by Laura Behning

Morgan Colors This site by artist Laura Behning has great photos of all the different colors found in the Morgan breed. Check out the “Oddities” page – there are some pretty interesting patterns featured!

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