Foundation Morgan Stallion This sculpture is dedicatd to my Daddy, Harlan Fordham.
Foundation Morgan Horse definition: •The sire line must trace to Justin Morgan (very top line of pedigree) •The horse may not have any saddlebred outcrosses after 1930.
•Offspring are categorized as 'Foundation' as long as both parents qualify.
The mind of a Foundation Morgan is one of its most notable attributes. You will find them curious, bold, often fearless, yet there is a gentleness there for their humans from whom they love attention.
Foundation Morgans are unflappable. They perform under stress, or in the face of change. They are quick learners and enjoy learning.
They have excellent retention, with the ability to come back months later and pick up like it was yesterday. They never lose their ability to learn as witnessed by the many reports of training older horses to ride or drive.
Morgan horses have the intellect to excel at complex and challenging activities which allows for their amazing versatility. Foundation Morgans have the focus of mind to be excellent ranch horses, the boldness for CDE, and the sensitivity for dressage.
A Foundation Morgan's heart is the basis for their unending drive. They are known for their try, try again attitude.
They love to do what you ask of them and will continue to do that even when tired or injured. Their stamina is matched by their never quit attitude.
Foundation Morgans form strong attachments to their people. They are partner horses. They love all people, but have their favorites.
Foundation Morgans have been known to make choices to protect their riders at risk of injury to themselves. They are known to be especially gentle to children.
Foundation Morgans are known for their soundness and good health. They are hearty animals and easy keepers. They have excellent hooves and legs.
In most environments they do not need shoes given their strong hooves. Justin Morgan would work all day pulling logs, then go on to win races against horses who had rested all day.
He worked his entire life without lameness. The subsequent generations of Morgans were bred for hard work either pulling a carriage or doing farm work.
As the Morgan horse moved west it was bred for long days of ranch work. Generations of Foundation Morgan have been bred for their soundness.
It is the combination of great conformation, the strong bone of their legs and the hardness of their hooves that allows them to perform day after day without injury.
The attraction of the original Morgan horses was their versatility. Initially people had large draft horses to do their farm work, then another horse to pull their carriage for travel.
The Morgan could do both which was ideal for family farms. He was strong enough to pull large loads, yet light and quick on his feet to pull the family carriage.
Over time Morgans have been bred for more specific uses such as ranch work, or trail riding. More recently Foundation Morgans have excelled in dressage and eventing.
Foundation Morgans are especially well suited for driving and endurance as well. Individual horses may have physical attributes that lend them to excel at one discipline or another however many many
Foundation Morgans are trained in multiple disciplines. Their strong bone and well muscled bodies allow for years of training. You can find a Foundation Morgan horse competing in any discipline you are interested in.
(***The above is referenced from foundationmorganhorse.com)
Produced by MVCS, "Harlan" will be a hollow casting with steel reinforced legs and tail. He balances perfectly on two legs and his tail.
"Traditional", (aprox. 1/9th scale), he measures -- tall x -- long x -- wide.
Unpainted castings are available for $210.00 ppd., (Within the Contiental U.S.), and will be shipped to you directly from MVCS.
***Because these will be made to order, please allow up to 3 weeks to receive your casting(s).***
Finished Original
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