Morab
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[-]The Morab is a product of the cross breeding between the Arabian, sometimes referred to as "the drinker of the wind" and the Morgan horse. To some people it is still a question of whether or not the Morab is an actual breed of horse and not just another version of one of the parents. The breeding of the Arabian and Morgan horse is a careful process so that offspring can receive the best of both parents; beauty, speed, and strength. The Arabian, who is known for its powerful lungs, is one trait that is incorporated into the Morab. The strength and endurance come from the Morgan Horse's side of the genetic gene pool. [/-] [...]
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The Morab tends to inherit specific physical traits from Arabians and Morgans. For example, the Morab always inherits the shorter back of the Arabian and the longer croup of the Morgan. But while some characteristics seem to be set in stone, one characteristic can be quite varied, that of the horse's coat color. Not only does the horse inherit the standard coat colors of the Morgan, but also the blending of lighter colors. White markings are often found on the face and can appear on any of the four legs. However, any kind of Pinto or Paint Horse patterns are highly discouraged. Here we'll take a look at the possible color and pattern combinations that can be found among Morab horses. [...]
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The Morab Horse has generally been accepted as a breed in its own right, but there are still questions about the validity of such a claim. How can a horse be considered to be a breed in its own right when it is often the product of a cross between two different breeds? This is a legitimate question, when even today, Morabs are able to be included in the register whether they are the offspring of pure Morabs or of a cross between Arabians and Morgans. In fact, the Morab can be legitimately called a breed in its own right, and the reasons why may astonish you. [...]
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Despite the fact that the Morab has only been registered through its own association since 1973, records show that breeders have been experimenting with a Morgan / Arabian mix for many years. In fact, the first documented Morab dates to the middle of the 19th century, with breeders experimenting with the cross throughout the 20th century. Here we'll take a look at the history of the Morab breed and the breeders that helped define the horse we know today. [...]
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Morab
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