Morgan Horse Saddleseat Equitation - Carousel Charity Horse Show

Watch these amazing Morgan horses and their riders compete in Class 71 at the Carousel Charity Horse Show held in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Morgan horse has always been one of my favorites, so I was glad to see a few classes of them at this horse show in 2023. And it's a joy to see young riders riding these Morgan horses to become the next generation to work with show horses.
#morganhorse #showhorse #horseshow

[@tinatippett09]

Equitation is 75% rider, 25% horse. Last time I showed. But that was 2007.

[@MagnificentHorses]

That's good to know, and like I said in the video, I wasn't sure about that. I'm guessing it's still that way.

[@sarahmarks7082]

I reminder Justin Morgan Had a Horse 🐴😁! So wonderful that young folks are still riding and working with horses and hope that never stops 🤩I guessed that the 1st and 2nd place finishers would be in the top 3 🏆

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks Sarah! I have more trouble picking winners in equitation classes than I do when judging the horses.

[@alliedavidson4175]

All the entrants look beautiful in their outfits, and their horses are wonderfully groomed and turned out.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks so much and I agree completely!

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks so much and I agree completely!

[@marionnatale8230]

Stunning. 🙏❤️🦅🥰

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks so much and I'm glad you liked the video!

[@MR-ly4xt]

What absolutely gorgeous horses, those tails! I couldn't possibly pick a winner. I know you said it's being judged on the riders, but it's so hard for me to take my eyes off those horses!

[@MagnificentHorses]

I know what you mean… I am the same way in that I keep watching the horses instead of the riders!

[@MR-ly4xt]

@@MagnificentHorses They look incredible to ride. I've never seen this breed in the UK. I love them.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@MR-ly4xt yeah it's an American breed so I don't think they are very common in Europe.

[@ponygirl1716]

@@MR-ly4xt Yes, Morgans are incredibly versatile and usually have a wonderful temperament.

[@kailierayner5512]

Psssst…. Most of the tails are fake!!!

[@ericakuntz2167]

About the second question the canter is suppose to be a calm collected gait and down correctly slower than the trot! Of course sometimes your horse is gonna get a bit speedy but over all a slow gait.

[@MagnificentHorses]

OK, thank you for the info!

[@TheRedEquestrian]

Equitation is judged on the rider’s position and how well they can control their horse and regulate speed as well as if they are in the bridle.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks for the info!

[@QueenoftheBlackCoast]

I have that movie! Morgans are so beautiful and versatile. My favorite breed. Though I do love all horses. The only thing I don't like is when they let their tails grow so long they drag on the ground. But that's just me, I guess. Thank you for uploading these wonderful videos! 🤠

[@MagnificentHorses]

You're welcome and I love those Morgan horses, too! For me it's about a three-way tie between them and saddlebreds and Arabians. Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@NavvyMom]

I don't think these Morgans are anything like Figure and the original breed. They've had too much infusion of the peacock breeds. Too light and thinly built. Remember that in addition to being fast, Morgans could also hold their own logging and plowing. These horses are pretty, but have got away from the versatile conformation of the original.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@NavvyMom I'm not sure they're more fragile than the original breed that was like Figure, but I think they have gotten bigger over the years. Figure was a very small horse, which made his accomplishments that much more remarkable. It would be very interesting to see these horses try their hands--or hooves, as the case may be--at pulling logs.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@NavvyMom I do have another video that shows Morgans pulling buggies. Here is the link if you (or anyone else) wants to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6mYYYyQpLSjr9U

[@NavvyMom]

@@MagnificentHorses The change in conformation has only occurred within the last 50? or so years. I remember Morgans being more substantially/thicker built even back when I was a little kid. The Breyer model that came with Marguerite Henry's book "Justin Morgan Had a Horse" on which the movie was based is more like the old body type. I don't know that "fragile" is the word I should use to describe the newer type, but definitely leaner/lighter. I suppose the people who created this type would call it "refined". And yes, taller. I doubt they could pull logs as well as the older type. but they could surprise me.

[@mindyborsato9824]

Justin Morgan is turnin’ over in his grave thinking’ WTH!!!!

[@MagnificentHorses]

If he was alive today I think he would be shocked that so many people still own descendants of Figure. But yeah, the breed has changed over the years.

[@tierrabear10]

​@@MagnificentHorsesDistorted is more like it!! Sad 🙁

[@tierrabear10]

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[@MagnificentHorses]

@@tierrabear10 I am sorry you feel that way. It doesn't bother me very much but I do know what you mean.

[@tierrabear10]

@@MagnificentHorses Honestly, if you ever saw one of the old time Morgans, which I did many years ago, you would be blown away. They had an intelligence and an air to them that went beyond the show arena.

[@LoveandGrace]

Are these movements safe and natural for the horse?

[@MagnificentHorses]

Yes, that's how they naturally move.😊

[@ponygirl1716]

It's just an elevated, collected version of the natural gaits. What bothers me are the saddles that have the riders sitting much further back than they should be.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@ponygirl1716 yes, the saddles sit way back on the horse. I'm sure you know that that's to also help the horses have a more flashy gait.

[@ponygirl1716]

@@MagnificentHorses No, I hadn't heard that. I'm not a saddler, but I don't think you have to sit way back like that to free up a horse's shoulders.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@ponygirl1716 I think it does actually give their gaits more movement. But I'm not a big fan really. I do jumping and our saddles or even termed "forward seat" because the last thing you want to do in jumping is to be behind the horse. Trust me, I know that from personal experience!😱😂

[@priscillaphillips3082]

I thought Morgan's were stalker.

[@MagnificentHorses]

I assume you meant you thought they were stockier. I think they have gotten taller and more lean over the years with selective breeding.

[@priscillaphillips3082]

@@MagnificentHorses oh thank you. That is what I meant.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@priscillaphillips3082 😂 That's not exactly a common word for our voice to text apps!

[@Gingerwalker.]

These are the ones that are easily mistaken for Saddlebred or Standardbred horses. The Lippitt and western Morgan line look much more like the original Morgan breed standard. Especially the Lippitts. They are stunning!!

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@Gingerwalker. thanks for the info and that's good to know! And yes, the Morgans in this class look very similar to saddlebreds.

[@rei_cirith]

Morgans are beautiful horses... but why do they make them carry their necks so unnaturally in shows? It is quite jarring. It makes their beautiful heads look pinched and disproportionate.

[@MagnificentHorses]

I don't know what to tell you but that's how all shows for Morgan's and Arabians ride them. Personally I think it looks great but not everyone agrees with that.

[@estellelefebvre1514]

😢😢quelle honte et quelle cruauté on n aime pas les chevaux pour leur infliger de telles souffrance.

[@MagnificentHorses]

De quoi parlez-vous qui inflige autant de souffrance à ces chevaux ?

[@daretodream...898]

​@@MagnificentHorsesthese horses are abused to make them "prance" like that. IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@daretodream...898 ok thanks.