• Justin Morgan was born in 1789.
• The Morgan is the only American breed with foundation sires born before 1800. They are America's first breed!
• Morgans were the favorite breed of the U.S. Cavalry because of their stamina, common sense, and ability to thrive on limited rations.
• Morgans are found in the foundation lines of the American Saddlebred, the Tennessee Walker, amd the American Quarter Horse.
• Morgans are the state animal of Vermont and Massachusetts.