The Morgan Horse

Synopsis

For the first time in nearly a century--a full and fascinating book about "the wonder colt from nowhere" and the remarkable native American breed he sired... THE MORGAN HORSE. Justin Morgan, the little bay stallion who could outrun, outwork, and outget any other horse brought against him is a familiar hero of American history and folklore. Not so well known is that this amazing horse--"A runt you want to get rid of!" complained the owner who took him in payment of a bad debt--is most famous as a biological sport, so prepotent that 150 years after his death his stamp is clearly evident in his descendents, unique among horses the world over. This complete, up-to-date account of the great Justin Morgan and his stock reveals why the Morgan is the first American breed of horse, and tells about the days when the Morgan was king of American race tracks, how Morgan blood contributed to the American Saddle Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse, and the Standardbred breeds (the pedigree of mighty Titan Hanover had 22 crosses to Justin!), why Morgan horse units were the most valued cavalry of the Civil War and why the Morgan is called today's most versatile horse, and how it is that a growing body of horse fanciers is convinced that an old saying is truer today than ever: "The Morgan horse is one thing. Every other kind of horse is something else." Under saddle or in harness, in the show ring, on the trail, or working stock in the West, these alert, intelligent Morgans with their flowing manes and tails are growing more popular every year for their versatility, stamina, and beauty. The Morgan Horse tells why, citing bloodlines and performances. This is not all. The author, also noted as an illustrator of horses, has included four beautiful portraits, meticulously researched and drawn to scale, of Justin himself and his three most famous sons: Woodbury, Sherman, and Bulrush. As none of them was ever known to have been pictured from life, Miss Mellin's portraits are "firsts" of their kind for the collector. From her experience as exhibitor, rider, and trainer of Morgans, Miss Mellin also furnishes drawings of Morgan types, action, conformation, and versatility. In addition, the more than 100 illustrations include historically valuable engravings, lithographs, stud posters, and lineage charts, plus photographs of modern and once-famous Morgans never before published in book form. This accessible version includes described pedigrees, and image descriptions of over 100 images and photographs of Morgan horses.

Copyright:

1961

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

249 Pages

Publisher:

The Stephen Greene Press

Date of Addition:

02/28/17

Copyrighted By:

The Stephen Greene Press

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

Yes

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Sports, Animals

Submitted By:

BookMouse

Proofread By:

BookMouse

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.