All about horses and breeds
The Morab is an American horse breed, which developed from crossing Arabian and Morgan horses.
In the 1920s, William Randolph Hearst used two Arabian stallions to sire his Morgan mares, which produced horses to work on his ranch in California.
In order to claim full breed status to register in the Morab Horse Association (MHA) in the USA, it seeks acceptance of 25% Morgan and 75% Arab blood.
Pic of horse by KatieWitUrKash
The average height is 14.2 – 15.3hh with all solid coat colours
of bay, chestnut, and gray being the most common.
Dilution-factor coloration, such as buckskin and palomino, also occurs frequently, owing largely to Morgan influence, as dilution-factor genes do not occur in the Arabian breed.
Tobiano, overo, and Appaloosa colorations are not acceptable, as neither parent breed displays such patterns.
Roaning is occasionally seen, as is the dun pattern, although both are rare in the Morab.
White markings on the face and legs are acceptable, and are somewhat common.
The sabino spotting pattern does occur in some Morabs, due to the presence of sabino coloration in select Arabian bloodlines used in foundation Morab breeding.
They have a compact conformation, with powerful but sleek muscle structure and good bone , while remaining refined and elegant.
The Morab's neck is deep-set, strong, and arched.
The Morab's hindquarters are generally powerfully built, possessing substantial muscle and bone.
With sloping shoulders and wide deep chest, the legs are rather thick, due to Morgan-influenced bone structure.
They have comparatively short cannon bones, and solid, well-developed hooves.
The head is refined, carrying the Arabian's concave profile and wide forehead to some degree, while also displaying a more strongly muscled jaw and more substantial muzzle, typical of Morgan influence.
Many Morabs have a thick and abundant mane and tail, often wavy and flowing, and "flagged" tail carriage, indicative of both Morgan and Arabian parantage.
They have a calm and quiet nature and are affectionate.
They are quick to learn and are used for ranch work, general riding, driving and as a show horse in competitions.
Scroll down for more information about horses.
About horses > > Home
Horse breeds
Pony breeds
Horse Types
