Intro
The Morab is an American breed developed during the early 19th century that comes from a cross between Arabian & Morgan animals.
Origins
The breed was developed in the early 20th century when L.L. Dorsey decided to breed a carriage horse for the US and crossed an Arabian stallion to a Morgan mare. This cross produced a breathtaking stallion with a coat of gold and amazing trotting speed.
By the 1920’s the term Morab had been coined to describe this unique cross of breeds and their popularity grew.
Features
Average height 14.1 – 15.2 hands
Physique
Head is refined with a straight or slightly concave profile
Eyes are large & expressive
Neck is heavy but refined and well proportioned
Back is short & strong
Chest is broad & deep
Legs are sound with large joints
Hooves are round, broad & tough
Traditional Colors
All colors, but no white spotting patterns
Temperament
Tractable & easy to train
Calm & affectionate
Use
Riding horse
Show horse
Driving
Helpful Links
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Purebred Morab Horse Association