That was until he started riding Morgans. He started riding Beams Dream Maker, and trained a Morgan gelding for a friend and truly fell in love with the breed right then and there. He noticed that with the Quarter Horses it didn’t matter how much training they had, he would get some that were cold backed when he pulled them from pasture to check the cattle or do their job. He found that he would need two Quarter Horses for a day’s worth of work as they tired out quicker than the Morgan did. He can work his Morgan all day long and it seemed it always would have a reserve tank for him when asked, not a hothead, just more than willing to give you 110% anytime you ask. It’s in their hearts to please you. They enjoy working with you, and are extremely loyal and reliable. Our Morgans are built to work, and have the dispositions to please which makes them incredible ranching mounts for us with our horned Hereford cattle. C-My Golden Hawk is our latest addition to our personal Morgan ranching program and we couldn’t be more pleased him. It’s an honor to welcome him to Canada and into our program”. Stamina, great feet and bones, willingness to give it all, intelligence, cow savvy, great disposition and heart are only a few of the words and statements that define the WWM horse. With the call out for horses that are as versatile as this type of Morgan, people are starting to realize the benefits associated with these attributes. It is great to see these lines continue to prosper and grow in Canada and it is wonderful and exciting to see the shared passion for the Western Working Morgan Horse across the world. c
The author, Babs Hamilton, with Eddie, her Morgan horse and various friends.
issue 6-2013 | www.horsecountry.ca
Thanks go to the following for assistance in preparing this article: Homestead Morgans, BC; Butte Morgans, AB; Giddy Up Morgans, AB; Maple n Mane Morgans, AB; Coyote Flat Ranch Morgans, SK; A1 Morgans, AB; JDH Stock Farms/JDH Morgans, ON; Butte Morgans, AB; Noble T Morgans, BC; All Heart Morgans, ON; Belle Coullee Morgans, AB.
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