From the moment you enter the driveway of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, you can't help but be wowed. This facility is the oldest, continuous Morgan Horse Breeding herd in the world, and these stately animals are simply magnificent. From the setting to the history to the horses, this must-see attraction will delight everyone who comes to see this special place in person.
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm is open for tours May through October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. You can visit their website here or their Facebook page here.
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm has been caring for, training and breeding Morgan horses for 140 years.
One of the driving forces here is to give the public a wonderful and one of a kind experience.
With more than 40 Morgan Horses, there is so much to see and learn at this working farm.
Spring is here, which means it's the start of foaling season.
A total of 8 foals are expected at the farm this year!
Every foal born this year will have a name that begins with an "A."
This guy was born on April 27, 2018. Be sure to ask your tour guide what his name is!
The Morgan line dates back to 1789 when Justin Morgan acquired a stallion he named Figure.
Figure was a remarkably athletic stallion who was highly sought after as a breeding horse. His genetics were unusually strong and he produced offspring with much of his remarkable qualities.
You'll find a statue of Figure standing in front of the magnificent barn.
So how did this farm come to be what we can see today?
A wealthy philanthropist named Colonel Joseph Battell began breeding Morgans in the late 1870s. He had a keen interest in preserving America's first breed of horse and saved the Morgan from extinction.
Battell built this showpiece barn to house his world-class collection of Morgans in the 1870's. He wanted the line to continue and deeded the farm to the U.S. government in 1907.
The site played an important role in U.S. history, acting as a Cavalry remount station until 1951.
In 1951, the U.S. Government gave the farm to the University of Vermont.
UVM has used this farm for training and a world-class educational experience.
Did you know that The UVM "government" line of Morgan Horse is considered one of the best in the world?
The economic impact of horses in Vermont is more than $27 million per year. This makes it the second largest agricultural industry!
We know you'll love a day exploring the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. There is no place on earth quite like it!
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm is located at 74 Battell Drive, Weybridge, Vermont.
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm is open for tours May through October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. You can visit their website here or their Facebook page here.
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm is located just outside the lovely town of Middlebury. Click here to see some of the great things to do in this awesome town.
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