The horse matured into a beautiful stallion with a gentle disposition, hardiness, and the capability to serve both work and recreational needs. The stallion became widely recognized and was soon used for breeding purposes. Later, the horse took the name of its master, Justin Morgan. Uses of Horses Horses in Vermont are used for a variety of activities, but most commonly for pleasure riding. Horse shows have grown in popularity in Vermont in recent years, as evidenced by the extensive participation of horse owners.
Draft horses are much more popular in Vermont than in the rest of the Northeast.
The fifth most common breed, draft horses are used by Vermonters for sugaring, logging, hayrides, and pulling competitions. Horse breeding is popular, largely with the Morgan horse. But other breeds, such as Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, are also raised in Vermont and sent across the United States and throughout the world. An Economic Profile of Vermont's Recreational Horse Industry, University of Vermont, 1987. Participating in 4-H activities with their horses is a popular activity among Vermont youth.