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Justin Morgan, a schoolmaster who lived in Vermont in the 1700s, brought a short, stocky colt back from Massachusetts in 1792. This horse was named Figure. He was sired by True Briton and his dam was a mare "of Wildair breeding."
Justin Morgan put Figure up for stud at his farm in Vermont. Soon, Figure could out-plow the plow horses, out-trot the trotters, and was overall very versatile. Figure raced against New York bred horses, Sweepstakes and Silvertail, and beat them both in Brookfield, VT on the "Morgan Mile."
The Morgan horse was important to Vermont because the breed marked the state throughout the country as the hometown of one of the most well-known, well-liked, and versatile breeds of horse in the country.
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Why is the Morgan Horse Vermont's state animal?
Because it was developed there and is a uniquely American horse breed.
What is the state animal of Vermont?
Morgan horse
Does Vermont have a state mammal?
Yes, it is the Morgan Horse.
Does Vermont have a state animal?
Yes a Morgan Horse.
What is the setting of Justin Morgan had a horse?
The setting of "Justin Morgan Had a Horse" is in Vermont during the late 1700s and early 1800s. The story follows the life and adventures of a special horse named Figure, who becomes the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed.
What are some extinct animals from Vermont?
morgan horse and cougar
Did the Morgan horse originate in Kentucky?
No the Morgan has its roots in Massachusetts where the foundation sire was born and in Vermont.
Is the Morgan horse from Vermont?
No. The breed originated in Springfield, Massachusetts. Figure, a bay colt, was born in 1789 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was the founding sire of the breed. He was owned by Justin Morgan who offered the colt for stud to the Connecticut River Valley and also Vermont, where he later moved to. The National Museum of the Morgan Horse is located in Vermont however.
What is Vermont's animal and what are facts about it?
The Morgan Horse is the Official State mammal.
What is the web address of the National Museum Of Morgan Horse in Shelburne Vermont?
The web address of the National Museum Of Morgan Horse is: http://www.morganmuseum.org
Where did Morgan horse breed come from?
The Morgan horse was developed in Springfield Massachusetts. However many people will wrongly site Vermont, which is where Justin Morgan the man and creator of the breed is from.
What is the phone number of the National Museum Of Morgan Horse in Shelburne Vermont?
The phone number of the National Museum Of Morgan Horse is: 802-985-8665.
