Horse Passions Newsletter # 4 May 2003
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Horse Passions Newsletter #4
May 2003
HORSE BREED OF THE MONTH: The Morgan Horse.
History: The American Morgan horse can be traced back to one stallion, the amazing Justin Morgan, who was only 14 hands high.
(1 hand = 4 inches). Justin Morgan excelled in races and weight pulling contests. We think that Justin was born in 1789 and was originally named Figure. He was later named Justin Morgan afrer his first owner, Thomas Justin Morgan. Justin was small, but he proved himself to be a very strong and useful work horse and he worked for went through many different owners. Justin was used for ploughing, as a harness horse and in woodland clearance. Time went by and soon Justin went on to have three sons, he did have more children but these three had a particular influence on the developement of the Morgan horse.
Height: 14.1-15.2 hands high.
Colours: Bay, chestnut, brown or black. No white markings above the knee or hock, except on the face.
Description: Very expressive head with a straight or slightly dished face. This is a very versatile breed and is equally at home in harness and under the saddle. The Morgan has a broad forehead, short alert ears and large eyes. The neck is slightly arched with sloping sholders and a compact body.
HORSE TIP OF THE MONTH: The Gallop.
When at a gallop the rider should have no need to pull on the reins. Here, the rider should be holding the horse with back and thighs, while maintaining a good contact on the horses mouth.
HORSE SICKNESS OF THE MONTH: Pneumonia
Can result from shock or a neglected cold. The symptoms are listlessness, loss of appetite and a desire to lie down. A horse in this condition must be kept warm and be given warm water to drink. In this case a vet should, of course, be called as soon as possible.
HORSE WORD OF THE MONTH: Cavaletti (singular cavaletto)
Cavaletti are small schooling fences of veriable height. They consist of poles raised at each end by a cross-shaped support.
HORSE READS OF THE MONTH: This month I recommend the "Factfinder Guide" called "Horses" by: Sarah Harris and "Horse Breeds of the world" by: Judith Draper
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