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WHAT IS A MORAB?
A Morab is a horse that appears
powerful, muscular and displays athleticism with grace and distinct
refinement. They have good saddle conformation and are compact, smooth and
stylish. They reach maturity at 5 - 7 years.
To breed a Morab you start with the two, already famous
breeds, the Arabian and the Morgan, who, in their own right, made their
place amongst some of the most desired breeds of choice in North America and
the world. Blending these two breeds gives you the first generation of a
Morab. From then on the Morab is bred to Morab.
With the wonderful presence of the Morgan and the
beauty of the Arabian, you can see why blending these two magnificent breeds
could produce nothing less than a well balanced, well tempered and beautiful
horse.
ORIGIN/DEVELOPMENT
Though Morabs are new as a
registered breed, don't think they haven't been around for a long time.
You may or may not be surprised to know that people have been breeding
Morabs for over a hundred years. The earliest record of a Morab is in
1855.
As a matter of fact, the famous American publisher,
William Randolph Hearst. bred Morabs to work on his 80,000 acre San Simeon
Ranch in California and..... he is the one who named them Morabs.
In the beginning years of developing some of the very
popular North American breeds of today the Morgan and Arabian played a large
role, and within this historical knowledge of the developed breeds, it shows
the Morab was part of it... So, in a way, Morabs were a form of the
foundation to some famous breeds of today.
Morabs are very distinct. Without a doubt, Morabs
are proving they can transmit their distinguishing characteristics to their
continued generations, putting the question of breed status to rest!
Only the first generation can possess 1/2 Morgan registration, and 1/2
Registration Arabian along with their Registration in the Canadian Morab
Registry. This makes the next generation of Morabs register able only
in the Canadian Morab Registry.
CHARACTERISTICS/UNIQUENESS
The
average Morab is between 14.2 and 15.2 hands high and weighs between 950 and
1200 lbs. The Morabs skeleton is very different than other horse
breeds. Like the Arabian they have one less rib and three less
vertebrae, but unique totally to the Morab is the shape of their
hindquarters as well as the different pelvic angle. Along with other
characteristics, these are the most apparent differences from any other
breed.
Taking the Arabian horse, often called the "Drinker Of
The Wind" because of its powerful lungs, and combining it with the broad
powerful chest of the Morgan, gave the Morab a naturally superior breathing
system.
A wide forehead sets off large, dark expressive eyes.
A thick mane and tail balances out its muscular build. The Morab's head may
be straight to slightly dished with a big powerful jaw in conjunction with a
small muzzle.
All well-bred Morabs have a consistently unformed look,
with some degree of refinement; with successive generations showing very
little if any change from the first generation.
It is this ability to transmit their distinguishing
characteristics to their offspring that makes the Morab a distinct breed
rather than just another nice cross-bred horse.
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A Morab holds the 5,000
miles in one year record for endurance racing.
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A Morab received a Team
Silver medal in endurance at the World Endurance Championships in Barcelona, Spain, and this
horse also received his 6,000 mile AERC medallion. Kootenai Zizzero
is owned and ridden by Suzanne Hayes.
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Two matched Morab
stallions were the Lone Ranger's horse named Silver.
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A Morab stallion being
bred to Morgan mares started the American Albino breed.
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A Morab named Pancho was a
two-time Tevis Cup winner, and Haggin Cup winner.
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Morabs have been
documented as long as the original Morgan.
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Morabs versatility in many
disciplines is making the Morab the horse of choice for
competitions, such as Distance Riding, Eventing, Reining, Driving,
Dressage, Western/English Equitation, and Pleasure etc.
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Morabs have next to no
feet or leg problems.
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Morabs here in Canada are
proving their abilities in Endurance and Competitive Trail Riding with an
achievement of Legion of Supreme Honor Award. This is just the beginning
of the possibilities for the Morab horse.
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Morabs are also excelling
in Hunter, Dressage, Penning, Gymkhana, Pony Club, 3-day Eventing.
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We call the Morab "A
horse for all reasons" because they are so versatile. They have a real
love for people and are very easy going.
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Their shorter back gives
the Morab great strength and a smooth gait. These are reasons why
the Morab excels in Competitive and Endurance events.
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Working off its powerful
hind quarters and using their natural athletic ability makes the Morab
well suited for the high performance demands of Dressage, Jumping and
Cutting horses.
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Their natural collection
and beauty takes people's breath away when they see a Morab in Harness.
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Though the obvious traits
of the Morab are highly prized, most owners and breeders will say that the
Morab's intelligent, dependable and affectionate nature is what is valued
most.
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Morabs are known to assess
and accommodate their rider's abilities and perform in accordance with
their rider and the task at hand.
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The Morab is one that
excels in the show ring, as a working horse, or on the trail.
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They are also well
adjusted and can comfortably switch back and forth in all these
activities.
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Once people own a Morab,
they soon discover the special qualities and find they never want to sell
them. Morabs don't change owners very often.
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