The Versatile Morgan – Part One

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Submitted by Gail Heinz Turnberg - 20 year old GDT Mona Lisa at Second Level

The versatile Morgan Horse! We are celebrating this breed as our June Breed of the Month on #YourDressage! We recently asked our social media followers to share photos of their favorite Morgans, and we’ve got lots to share! Visit us all through the month of June as we share stories and photo galleries from Morgan owners, breeders, riders, and fans.

Did you know that dressage riders who choose Morgans as their mounts are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the American Morgan Horse Association is a participating organization?

Do you have a Morgan or Morgan cross that you adore? Send us a photo at yourdressage@gmail.com and your photo might appear in an upcoming gallery!

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2021 Morgan World Champion-Intro Dressage High Point
– Laura L.
Lydia Marking Time, age 21 in this photo. She evented in her younger years, and we had a wonderful time in dressage in her 20s.
– Emily T.
Kennebec Jester, 13 year old Morgan gelding. Competes currently at 3rd level. He’s won USDF All Breeds Championships at first and second level, as well as for freestyles. He also competes successfully in jumping and Carriage driving.
– Mary S.
The amazing UC Irish Rhapsody owned by Lisa Halloran Cox. At 23 she just keeps getting better.
-Cathy H.

My daughter Sophia Jean, 16 and her American Morgan, Hallelujah, 18
– Nadia J.
My Morgan x Welsh Cob gelding, 14.2hh, Third Level. He is a blast—the perfect mix of athletic, smart and safe. I rode him through two pregnancies. ❤️
– Tonia S.
KS Bluestem B All U Can B (right, “KB”) and KS Bluestem Cimarron B (left, “CB”). CB, owned by Julie Dennis, is the horse that got me addicted to dressage and the Morgan breed, I’m so fortunate to have been on of his riders and take my first step in the sandbox on his back. Being able to welcome his older half brother, KB into my life to continue my dressage career has been a dream come true. KB had my heart from the moment he stepped off the trailer. Coming back into work after 2 years of living his best pasture life has been rough, but we are hoping to be ready to make our debut down centerline in 2023.
– Kayla M.
S.W. Abednego+ photo by Highland Photography. Morgan Arabian cross.
– Gail R.
This is Red Rose Vik who is the one who introduced me to the morgan breed 💜 we have been together for 10 years & he has a heart of gold. Currently competing First Level & hope to try our hand at eventing next year. I love this breed!
– Ellen W.
Forsite Renoir Morgan stallion, Deb Mgonigle multiple Championships at FEI dressage.
– Deb M.
Reuben-Ide Back Bay, who was an English pleasure driving and hunter pleasure horse. He started his dressage life when he was 11.
– Emily T.
Aikane Much A Do About Aces, 2nd generation bred Sport morgan gray, homogyous black, 5 yr old mare.
– Celeste B.
My 15 year old Morgan mare DaBe Grand Pebbles and I showing 3rd level last summer! We’ve been together 14 years 💙
– Gigi K.
CJ Quick on the Trigger—3rd level Morgan showing his moves in his 2nd level Freestyle. He was the Morgan USDF All Breeds champion at 2nd level Freestyle and 14th overall last year at the ripe age of 21!
– Erin B.
My guy, Kings Proud Sunrise. A 12 year old Morgan gelding and his drool worthy dapples 🤤😍
– Maggie B.
Kennebec Ladyhawke, competed up to Prix St Georges at USDF recognized competitions. I earned my USDF bronze and silver medals with her. (And freestyle bars) She won the 3rd level AA USDF Region 8 Championship in 2011. She has won many awards over the years, including USDF All Breeds Championships, and USEF horse of the year for versatility. (She’s also competed Jumpers, eventing, and Carriage driving), and was USEF Horse of the Year for Morgans 2nd level and above in 2012. She’s 23 this year, and I’ve had her in my life since she was 2! My first horse!
*NOTE USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted
– Margaret B.
Hazelrun Graceful Aire
My little superstar!
– Robyn A.
Livin Large (HVK Bell Flaire x Pompp and Pazazz). Little horse. Big name. Huge presence, heart and try. Comes out happy and ready to work every day. Best horse I’ve ever owned. Stole my heart the minute I met him – don’t think I will ever own another breed now.
– Lauren T.
My favorite picture of me riding my clients Morgan, Oldfield Touch and Go.
Photo Credit: Deborah Postiff
– Allison M.
La Kruse M Flo -17 as a 4 y old.
– Emelie P.
Forsite Renowns Corazon Morgan stallion, Deb Mgonigle. One yr. under saddle 1st & 2nd level champion.
– Deb M.
Spring Hollow Lady Grace showing 3rd level at 2021 Region 2 Championship’s. She just turned 18 & we’re planning a freestyle for this season.
PC: Lisa Michelle Dean Photography
– CL W.
– Deb M.
– Rachel R.
I love this breed! I have been in Morgans for over 40 years and shown most disciplines within the breed but competing this particular horse in dressage has been the funnest venture yet!!
– Jodi L.
This photo is from 12 years ago when I was showing my Morgan gelding, Frosty of Misty Mountain (“Frosty”), in local training level Dressage shows! I was about 18 years old and had trained him for two years to do dressage after he had been a trail horse for 12 years prior. We trained up to First/Second Level and he always worked so hard for me, and truly shows the diversity of this wonderful breed. He’s now happily living out his retirement, just turned 29 in March. 🙂
– Mary Cate M.
Morgans are the best!!!!!!
– Jessica B.
Me and my gelding Ragtime Bojangles. He was 18 showing 3rd level.
– Frances L.
My 19 year old mare, Hollyhock Bella Luna. Showing PSG and maybe we’ll take a run at I1 later this summer.
– Brenda T.
Highover French Krystle, my 23 year-old Morgan mare
– Angela T.
Morgan cross – 20 years old, FEI I1/I2
– Maddie B.

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