University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Horse breeding facility in Weybridge, United States

The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm occupies 127 acres off Morgan Horse Farm Road in Weybridge, overlooking Otter Creek. A broad lawn with a statue of Figure, the breed's founding sire, separates the road from the main buildings. These include a 19th-century mansard-roofed barn in Second Empire style and a historic brick Greek Revival house built for an early farmer of the land.

The Morgan horse breed traces to Justin Morgan, who bought the stallion Figure in the 1790s. In 1905 the United States Department of Agriculture set up a breeding program on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington; in 1907 it moved to this Weybridge property, donated by Joseph Battell, founder of the American Morgan Register. The facilities passed to the university in 1951.

The Morgan horse is Vermont's official state animal, and the breed traces to Justin Morgan's purchase of Figure in the 1790s. Joseph Battell, who donated this land, founded the American Morgan Register. The farm remains a destination for Morgan enthusiasts and continues to lead in developing the breed.

Visitors can participate in guided tours and educational programs from May through October, learning about daily horse care and breeding. The grounds are generally accessible on most days, allowing you to view barns and pasture areas.

The statue on the broad lawn honours Figure, the stallion Justin Morgan bought in the 1790s and the sire behind the breed. The farm's 127 acres overlook Otter Creek, and the property was donated by Joseph Battell, founder of the American Morgan Register.