Horse Breeds: Misaki, Missouri Fox Trotting Horse, Miyako, Mongolian, Morab, Morgan

KI**MORAB*
In Japan, the Misaki breed often runs wild in the areaThe Morab breed has a limited history of about 20
of Cape Toi. The Misaki breed is very rarely underyears, although there are some common
human control, and is left to roam freely. There aremisconceptions 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 handspart-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 horseThe Morgan breed began with a horse named "Justin
that can travel long distances, the Missouri Fox TrottingMorgan". 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'swere recognized for their dependability and high quality.
characteristic walking style- the front feet walk andAs 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 aThe horse was about 14 hands tall, making him smaller
very comfortable horse to ride. They have a surethan most colonial workhorses, and smaller than the
footed gait which enables the breed to handle therace 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 obsoletehabits and also for his carrying of former President
in Missouri, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse thrivedJames Monroe during a parade.
because farmers used them to drive cattle. The breedThroughout 30 years, the Morgan horse worked long
is known for their gentle disposition, stamina andand hard, and remained sound of eye and limb. He had
soundness. They are great children's horses becausea gentle disposition, showy gaits and was incredibly
of their gentleness and willingness to please.fast.
There are more than 42,000 registered Missouri FoxMorgan was also a great breeding horse. Mares were
trotting horses throughout Canada and the Unitedbrought 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 arethe same abilities as Morgan. This horse basically
used for light draft work and riding. Most colors arefounded an entire breed of his own kind. All Morgan
bay or dun, and they look much like the Mongolianhorses of today can be traced back to Justin Morgan.
horse. They are about 14 hands in height and theirSome 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 ofgreat-grandson of Justin Morgan became the World's
horses within China, the Mongolian is used mostly forFastest 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 environmentaloriginal Justin Morgan. The average size is between 14
conditions, but their average height at the withers isand 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 overbreed. They have unsurpassed courage, substance,
4400 pounds! A mare will produce about 662 poundsand disposition. Now, Morgan owners are found all
of milk per year.over the globe.