Morgan Horses

The Connecticut River Valley proudly proclaims itself to be The Home of Morgan Horses. The breed descended from a single stallion called Figure. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1789, Figure was given to Justin Morgan as payment for a debt. Quickly he was recognized as superior in walking, trotting and running. He was intelligent, agile, had incredible stamina and beauty, but could he pass it on to his offspring? Yes - definitely - yes! The horsemen of the nineteenth century carefully bred Morgan to Morgan, establishing the famous Morgan dynasty still flourishing today. Northampton is the home of the well-known yearly Morgan Horse Show each summer.