Morgan horses were first bred in Vermont Why are they called horses?

Morgan horses are called "horses" because they are, in fact, horses! They are a specific breed of horse, just like Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, or Clydesdales.

The term "Morgan" refers to the breed name, which is named after their founder, Justin Morgan. He was a farmer who owned a stallion named "Figure," which became the foundation sire of the breed.

So, while Morgan horses were first bred in Vermont, they are called "horses" simply because they are a breed of horse!