The Morgan horse is one of the earliest horse breeds developed in the United States. Tracing back to the foundation sire Figure, later named Justin Morgan after his best-known owner, Morgans served many roles in 19th-century American history, being used as coach horses and for harness racing, as general riding animals, and as cavalry horses during the American Civil War on both sides of the conflict...
The Morgan is a compact, refined breed ...the breed is known for its versatility...Compact and refined in build, the Morgan has strong legs...The back is short, and hindquarters are strongly muscled...Morgans appear to be a strong powerful horse, and the breed is well known as an easy keeper.
...Morgan is distinctive for its stamina and vigor, personality and eagerness and strong natural way of moving. The breed has a reputation for intelligence, courage and a good disposition...