HISTORY OF THE MORGAN( REQUESTED BY KOKO)
In the coming years, the offspring of these strong, willing, able light horses grew along with the young nation that was building itself upon hard work and determination. In the hands of American colonists, Morgans cleared rugged Vermont mountainsides and converted them into rich farmland. But they weren't mere workhorses, Morgans had the style and elegance to capture the admiration of any city horseman. While some Morgans earned their keep on the farm others were in high demand to become smart roadsters for Boston and New York financiers. When harness racing reached its heyday in the 1800s, the World's Fastest Trotting Stallion was Ethan Allen 50, old Justin's handsome great-grandson.
As America grew so did the feats of the Morgan. New England men answered the call of gold and headed for California on Morgans. In the Civil War, the famed Vermont Cavalry was mounted on Morgan horses. Not only did the Union's General Sheridan ride his Morgan Rienzi, Stonewall Jackson rode his Morgan, 'Little Sorrel,' for the Confederacy as well! In the Indian Wars, the only survivor in the Battle of the little Big Horn was Keogh's Morgan-bred horse Comanche. If the pathways of history are paved with the bones of the
horse, surely America's are paved by Morgans.
Question of the day: Do you blanket your horses during the wintertime?
I have never blanketed my horses and probably never will, but I know it makes a different if your horses are clipped.
Well, my goal for Dakota was to get 600 votes during the month of October, and thanks to you and all my other wonderfull HC friends he has already exceded his goal. I am hoping to see the big number 1,000 soon but I need your help so please come vote for my little guy!
Thanks so much for all your support!
Maria Dakota N the girlsCome visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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10/23/2012 10:09.43 AM
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Voted for ya! Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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10/18/2012 01:51.24 PM
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Hi, heres a vote for your gorgeous horse. My pony Dakota is going to be running for Nov. HOTM and he would love to have your support! If you would like to support him, leave a blog on his page, and you will be getting a daily vote from me! Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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09/26/2012 02:53.59 PM
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Hi
Such a pretty horse.Thanks for stopping by and for voting.I voted for you too!Come visit me, Valentino & Lacey.
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06/07/2012 10:15.16 AM
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What a beautiful horse:) I love the name:) Voted! Please come vote back. Come visit me, Caroline Noelle.
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10/30/2011 05:31.39 AM
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Beautiful arab Come visit me, Lucky (RIP I still love you) & High Focus "Clancy".
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09/29/2011 08:37.08 PM
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PLEASE VOTE CAPTAIN HOTD SEPT 24
PLEASE VOTE FOR CAPTAIN. HE IS TRYINGTO WIN HOTD ON SEPT 24Come visit me, Magic, Aria, R.I.P Rajah, Bama, Blue & Captain.
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09/23/2011 05:40.58 PM
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Hi Wonderrfulz~ Your very pretty, heres a vote. Hope your doing well~ Hollywood Come visit me, Quincy ♥.
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09/21/2011 05:53.06 PM
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Vote for dawn (210912) for Horse Of The Day! Also Butter Milk 128168) for Horse Of The MonthCome visit me, Jock Can i please have may HOTM!!!!!!!.
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09/14/2011 05:03.48 PM
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Nice looking mare.Come visit me, TL Day Dreams & Rhythmic Dancer.
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09/10/2011 02:17.50 PM
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Arabian for Arabian
I left a vote, very nice ! absolutly absolutly.
Shamm & roxieCome visit me, Shamm-Al-Amir.
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08/14/2011 12:05.48 PM
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heres a vote please come vote for annie!!!!!!!!! Come visit me, Wynsome Chex & Annie.
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07/28/2011 02:52.28 PM
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***~*~* Welcome To Horse Channel *~*~***
Hey!! How are you?? I am great!! Well just got back from the Calgary Stampede!! It was great!! Went on allot of rides, went to the grandstand show (greatest outdoor show on Earth), and sort of saw the Royals (William & Kate), they were there at the same time but then they left Friday early because Will had to Fly to L.A. to play polo!! But yes it was a blast!! Can’t wait have a horse show on Saturday & Sunday so will be offline again this coming weekend and Friday!! Sorry!! Also i get to ride Mac today!! Yah!! We’ll talk to you later in the morning!!! Left a vote!! Also how was your weekend??
Lara & MacCome visit me, • Mahogany Mac •.
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07/11/2011 12:50.15 AM
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Hi and welcome!
Vote for you!Come visit me, Cha'dich, Kes, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessé, Cheeky & Yukon Gold.
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07/09/2011 08:16.26 PM
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