| KI* | | | | *MORAB* |
| In Japan, the Misaki breed often runs wild in the area | | | | The Morab breed has a limited history of about 20 |
| of Cape Toi. The Misaki breed is very rarely under | | | | years, although there are some common |
| human control, and is left to roam freely. There are | | | | misconceptions surrounding the breed. Mainly, there are |
| only about 100 ponies remaining. Most are black or bay, | | | | people who believe a Morab horse is actually a |
| and some are chestnut. They stand about 13.2 hands | | | | part-breed or half-breed (a mix between Arabian |
| tall. | | | | horses and Morgan horses), but the fact is Morabs are |
| *MISSOURI FOX TROTTING HORSE* | | | | a breed all of themselves. |
| Missouri Fox Trotting Horse | | | | *MORGAN* |
| Developed in the Ozark hills as an easy to ride horse | | | | The Morgan breed began with a horse named "Justin |
| that can travel long distances, the Missouri Fox Trotting | | | | Morgan". He was considered unremarkable as a colt, |
| Horse was first created during the 19th century. | | | | yet later became the father of a breed of horses that |
| The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is known for it's | | | | were recognized for their dependability and high quality. |
| characteristic walking style- the front feet walk and | | | | As a young horse, Morgan worked long hours on a |
| the hind feet trot. This gait is known as the "fox trot", | | | | farm and in the fields and roads throughout Vermont. |
| and gives little jarring motion to the rider, making it a | | | | The horse was about 14 hands tall, making him smaller |
| very comfortable horse to ride. They have a sure | | | | than most colonial workhorses, and smaller than the |
| footed gait which enables the breed to handle the | | | | race horses- yet his performance was better than |
| rocky and forest covered hills of the Ozarks. | | | | both types of horses! He was famed for his work |
| Even when automobiles made most horses obsolete | | | | habits and also for his carrying of former President |
| in Missouri, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse thrived | | | | James Monroe during a parade. |
| because farmers used them to drive cattle. The breed | | | | Throughout 30 years, the Morgan horse worked long |
| is known for their gentle disposition, stamina and | | | | and hard, and remained sound of eye and limb. He had |
| soundness. They are great children's horses because | | | | a gentle disposition, showy gaits and was incredibly |
| of their gentleness and willingness to please. | | | | fast. |
| There are more than 42,000 registered Missouri Fox | | | | Morgan was also a great breeding horse. Mares were |
| trotting horses throughout Canada and the United | | | | brought in to breed with the famous stallion, and |
| States. | | | | regardless of the type of horse that was bred with |
| *MIYAKO* | | | | Morgan, the offspring would look like Morgan and have |
| Originating on Miyako Island in Japan, the horses are | | | | the same abilities as Morgan. This horse basically |
| used for light draft work and riding. Most colors are | | | | founded an entire breed of his own kind. All Morgan |
| bay or dun, and they look much like the Mongolian | | | | horses of today can be traced back to Justin Morgan. |
| horse. They are about 14 hands in height and their | | | | Some of the newly bred Morgans lived and earned |
| current population status is rare. | | | | their keep helping farmers, but others were sent to |
| *MONGOLIAN* | | | | New York and Boston to become smart roadsters. A |
| The most important and most numbered breed of | | | | great-grandson of Justin Morgan became the World's |
| horses within China, the Mongolian is used mostly for | | | | Fastest Trotting Stallion (Ethan Allen 50) in the 1800's. |
| carting and riding, but also for meat and milk production. | | | | Modern day Morgan horses are still very similar to the |
| Their body size will depend on their environmental | | | | original Justin Morgan. The average size is between 14 |
| conditions, but their average height at the withers is | | | | and 15 hands, the coats are mostly chesnut, bay or |
| about 128 cm. | | | | brown in color- although there have been a few grays, |
| Mongolian horses are known for their working abilities, | | | | black,buckskin and palomino to appear through the |
| with four Mongolians being able to cart a load of over | | | | breed. They have unsurpassed courage, substance, |
| 4400 pounds! A mare will produce about 662 pounds | | | | and disposition. Now, Morgan owners are found all |
| of milk per year. | | | | over the globe. |