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This edition first published in 2012 by Bellwether Media, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Bellwether Media, Inc., Attention: Permissions Department, 5357 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973- Green, Sara, 1964- The American paint horse / by Rachel Grack. The Morgan horse / by Sara Green. This edition first published p. cm. in-- (Pilot 2011 books. by BellwetherHorse breed roundup) Media, Inc. p. cm. -- (Pilot books. Horse breed roundup) Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: “Engaging images accompany information about the American Paint Horse. The combination of high-interest No part of this publication Summary: may “Engaging be reproduced images accompany in whole information or in about part the without Morgan horse.written The combinationpermission of high-interestof subject subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7”--Provided by publisher. the publisher. For informationmatter and narrative regarding text is intendedpermission, for students write in grades to Bellwether 3 through 7”--Provided Media, byInc., publisher. Attention: ISBN 978-1-60014-652-7 (hardcover : alk. paper) ISBN 978-1-60014-739-5 (hardcover : alk. paper) Permissions Department, 1. American 5357 Pennpaint horse--Juvenile Avenue South, literature. Minneapolis, I. Title. MN 55419. 1. Morgan horse--Juvenile literature. I. Title. SF293.A47K64 2012 SF293.M8G74 2012 636.1’3--dc22 2011010409 Text copyright © 2011 636.1’77--dc23 by Bellwether Media, Inc. TORQUE and 2011029433 associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarksText of copyrightBellwether © 2012 Media, by Bellwether Inc. Media, Inc. BLASTOFF! READERS and associated logos are trademarks and/or Text copyright © 2012 by Bellwether Media, Inc. PILOT BOOKS and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Bellwether Media, Inc. SCHOLASTIC, CHILDREN’S PRESS, and associated logos are trademarks registered trademarks of Bellwether Media, Inc. SCHOLASTIC, CHILDREN’S PRESS, and associated logos are and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Printed in the United trademarksStates of and/or America, registered North trademarks Mankato, of Scholastic MN. Inc. Printed in the United States of America, North Mankato, MN. Printed in the United States of America, North Mankato, MN. 010111 1176 0 8 0111 1187 010112 1204 The Morgan Horse 4 An Original American Breed 8 A Horse of Many Talents 14 Glossary 22 To Learn More 23 Index 24 The Morgan horses and their riders are excited to begin the marathon, the second round of the combined driving competition. Excited spectators line the 9-mile (15-kilometer) course to watch teams of Morgans pull carts in a race against the clock. The final stretch of the marathon includes a wide creek. The crowd cheers as the Morgans splash into and power through the water! The Morgan horse is an intelligent breed with a calm temperament. Morgans are known for their willingness to work hard. People have used Morgans for difficult tasks for over 200 years. Morgans are also playful. They excel in a wide variety of fun horse activities. Their strength and cooperative spirit help them succeed on the racetrack, in the show ring, and on the riding trail. Work or play, the Morgan is happy to participate.
4 5 Morgans are compact and muscular, with strong backs and powerful legs. They have short, broad heads, large eyes, and perky ears. Their necks are upright and graceful. Silky manes and long tails complete the Morgan’s sleek, elegant look. Morgans are smaller than many other horse breeds. They stand about 14 to 15 hands high at the withers. This is about 4.7 to 5 feet (1.4 to 1.5 meters) tall. They weigh 900 to 1,000 pounds (408 to 455 kilograms).
6 It’s Official! In 1961, the Morgan horse was named the official state animal of Vermont. In 1970, the Morgan was named the official state horse of Massachusetts.
The Morgan’s soft, shiny coat comes in many colors. The most common colors are bay, black, brown, and chestnut. Bay horses are reddish brown with black manes and tails. Chestnut coats are copper in color. Less common colors include palomino, dun, and buckskin. Palomino horses are tan with blond manes and tails. Duns are yellowish brown with a black stripe down the middle of their backs. Buckskins are tan with black manes and tails. Many Morgans also have white markings on their faces and legs. 7
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