Horses have been around for centuries. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Persians used them for everything from warfare to agriculture – and so too did peoples from the more remote past. The United States of America, by contrast, has only been around for a couple of centuries – and the horse has played a crucial role in the development of that country, too.
In order to meet the demands of the new world, American horse breeders have had to come up with new sorts of animal. Among these is the Morgan Horse, a breed favoured for a variety of purposes throughout American history – from pulling the coaches of 19 th century aristocrats to carrying civil war cavalrymen into battle. They’ve also provided the basis for other famous American breeds, like the Quarter Horse.
In this article, we’ll examine this famous breed in greater detail. Let’s begin, shall we? Read more →