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YOUR INFORMATION STATION FOR COLOR IN THE MORGAN BREED

Welcome to the Morgan Colors website! We are 30 years old in 2025, one of the oldest Morgan (or equine) websites on the Internet! We've seen a lot of "color history" being made in our breed over the years, and this website is a way to share that information all in one place. We welcome everyone to join our Facebook discussion group, where you will see lots of pictures of beautiful Morgans of all colors, and keep up to date on the latest happenings in the world of Morgans.

Although most people are aware that the Morgan Horse can be bay, brown, chestnut and black, they may not know that Morgans can be more colorful. On these pages you will see that there are silver dapple, roan, palomino, buckskin, dun, grulla, cremello, perlino, smoky cream, gray, flaxen, sabino, splash, and other rare colorful Morgans! 

In the menu above are links to pages of pictures of Morgans in each of the various colors and modifiers present in our breed. These photos depict the breed's versatility and charm as well as the variety of colors and patterns they come in. Educational information about the genetics of each color, as well as a list of bloodline sources for them, can also be found on each page. Inspired by the American Morgan Horse Historical Photo Archive, we present a "colorful" version
here for those who wish to trace the color lines in their horse's pedigrees. Be sure and check the links page for websites of colorful Morgan breeders as well as other educational sites about Morgans and the colors they come in.

The core of this site's information was taken from my 2005 AMHA Convention presentation on Morgan Color and History. Also, listed below are a number of my articles for THE MORGAN HORSE magazine, which include many photos of colorful Morgans not found on this website as well as historical and breeder's stories. Some of the older articles include information that is not completely accurate in light of recent genetic discoveries, so keep that in mind. They are still valuable for the number of pictures they include.

  I hope you find Morgan Colors useful as a reference and research tool.
Suggestions are welcome. Check back for regular updates! -Laura Behning


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The Influence and Mysteries of Vicky V
January/February 2024

The Origins of Morgan Colors
September 2023

Breeder Profile: The Story of Ancan Morgans
September 2021

Breeder Profile: Hercules on Horseback (Steve Reeves)
October 2020

Mutation Sensation (De Novo roan mare Watching Moonshadows)
October 2019

They Wear the Brand, Bar None (Bar None Ranch)
August 2019

All in the Family (MtnTop Morgans)
October 2018

Doing Her Homework (Natalie Tanaka, Mountain Home Morgans)
June/July 2018

Weathering the Storm - Rafter Bar D Morgans
October 2017

Treasure Down Under: RanchBoss Cortez
January/February 2017

Well Dun: The Story of Robbi-Sue Morgans
October 2016

Chingadero, Cream of the Crop
August 2016

Ranching: Working Class (Devine Morgans)
January 2016

White-Hot (White patterns)
June/July 2015

A Touch of Pastel (dilution genes)
April/May 2015

Back To Basics (Base colors)
February/March 2015

Precious Metal: The Legacy of Morgan Gold
January 2015

Victory is Golden: MLB Capo Di' Capo
May 2014

A Dream That Keeps on Giving (UDM Morgans)
May 2014

Colorful: Covering the Spectrum
May 2013

Hy Crest Satina
March 2012

A Box of Crayons (MEMC Morgans)
March 2011

Legacy Mares: Foxton Felicia
March 2011

Legacy Mares: Cotton Candy
March 2010

High White Rising
April 2009

What Color is it, Anyway? A Primer on Foal Color
April 2008

Californio: A Friend to All
April 2008

Making a Splash: The Story of Shahaylee
April 2007

Look-Alike Colors
April 2006

Ahead of His Time: The Sunup Neptune Story
April 2004

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Site updated July 13, 2025

Laura Behning | 75 Glass Spring Rd.| Covington, GA 30014 | 770-385-1240 | morgans@mindspring.com

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