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consequently have always been acquainted with the old Morgan and his stock. 



The original Morgan horse was very broad between his eyes, which were 

 full, prominent, and intelligent had a heavy, finely curled mane and tail 

 deep, full chest, high shoulders short back full over the loin long smooth 

 hips deep flanks and well spread, muscular, sinewy, bony legs, and was a 

 great roadster. 



His stock generally partake largely of his peculiar characteristics. 



An ordinarily close judge of horses, who has had any acquaintance with 

 this breed, could not easily be deceived by a jockey, or have palmed off on 

 him one of another breed for a Morgan, there being such a general family 

 resemblance. Oftentimes, from a fourth or an eight blood even, we get a 

 colt in those particular traits in every respect a Morgan. 



C. BLODGETT. 

 Chelsea, Orange Co., Vt., April 15, 1847. 



From Ohio Agricultural Reports of 1849 1858, inclusive, we extract 

 the following : 1849 From Erie County. "Improvement in horses noted. 

 Two of best blooded stallions to be found brought in from New York. One 

 a Vermont Morgan by Black Hawk ; dam Lady Messenger : the other by 

 impOi ted Emigrant. The Morgan is preferred". 1850 Ashland County. 

 "The Morgans being now introduced". Erie County. "The Morgan horse 

 preferred on account of his uncommonly hardy constitution and his great power 

 for the road". 1851 Ashland County. "John Scott, Sr., has a Morgan 

 stallion much admired". 1852 Portage County. "The Morgan horse is 

 being introduced in some parts of the county and gaining a high reputa- 

 tion ". 1853 Ashland County. "Several Morgans brought in". Geau- 

 ga County. "A number of the very popular Morgan breed have 

 been introduced". Huron and Erie Counties. "Morgans from Vermont 

 probably stand first as roadsters and for all kinds of work". Jefferson Coun- 

 ty. " There has been a marked improvement in our horses by the introduc- 

 tion of Morgan stallions. The first was introduced here in 1847, an d his colts 

 proved very valuable". Knox County. "The Morgan horses have been in- 

 troduced and our stock is being much improved". Lucas County. " Public 

 opinion favors the Morgan stock more than any other". Madison County. 

 "The Morgan horses are highly esteemed by some for their superior action 

 and power, although they are generally thought too light for draft horses". 

 Mahoning County. "The Morgan class is preferred on account of speed, 

 form and general good qualities". Morrow County. "The Eclipse, Sir 

 Richard and Morgan stock are the most patronized". Portage County. 

 " The Morgans are much admired". In 1854 the secretary, in his report, 

 says : " The introduction of the Morgans and Bellfounders will assist greatly 

 to build up our horse stock. But the Morgans will prove of advantage prin- 

 cipally by their distinctness of breeding, thereby enabling us to fix their good 

 qualities upon a larger stock. All history goes to show that this valuable 

 breed owes its better qualities to the large dash of ' blood ' which it received 

 at the outset. The distinctive peculiarities of the breed as well as 

 history proves this". 1854 Clermont County. "During the last 

 year a very fine Black Hawk Morgan has stood in the county, 

 though not owned here, and left some very fine colts". Delaware County. 



