Morgan horse
From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Date: 2008
Morgan horse breed of American light horse descended from a single progenitor—the famous Justin Morgan . Morgans are used as all-purpose light horses and are very popular on cattle ranches. Their average height is just under 15 hands (60 in./150 cm), and their average weight is about 1,000 lb (450 kg). Bay, chestnut, and black are common colors.
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