Justin Morgan Had a Horse


Book Description

Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he’s a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast—this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds! This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses—the Morgan.













The American Stud Book


Book Description

Containing full pedigree of all the imported thorough-bred stallions and mares, with their produce.




The Equine Tapestry


Book Description

Color has fascinated horse lovers for centuries, and the story of the formation of the different breeds is closely tied to the subject of color. The Equine Tapestry explores the role color has played, both from a historical perspective and in changing trends of the modern horse world. Combining a modern understanding of genetics with a wealth of historical documentation, this series gives a more complete picture of the founding of the different breeds and shows how this relates to the unusual colors popular in the present day. An Introduction to Colors and Patterns opens the series with a look at the different colors and patterns, giving detailed explanations written in plain English. Full color photos and illustrations are used throughout to enhance the text.




The Morgan Horse


Book Description

Recounts the origin and history of the first American breed of horse.




The American Quarter Horse


Book Description

Beginning with a brief history of the breed, this book offers detailed advice on locating and selecting a horse, as well as stabling, feeding, grooming, and otherwise taking responsible care of the animal. Also explained are the American Quarter Horse's many uses: from informal trial riding to barrel racing, cutting, and reining; from Western horsemanship to show jumping, dressage, and racing. The American Quarter Horse is the indispensable guide for anyone interested in owning and riding America's favorite horse.




Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America


Book Description

Provides an overview of the horse breeds in North America, including profiles and photographs of such breeds as the Morgan, Appaloosa, Arabian, and Percheron.




The Morgan Horse


Book Description

Part of the Allen Breed series, this book looks at the first breed of light horse to be developed and registered in the USA. This book takes a look at the Morgan's American history and heritage, but also looks at it from an international viewpoint, studying its development in the USA, Canada, Britain and other European countries.