Post by supernaturalfan on Oct 9, 2012 20:45:43 GMT
American Cream Draft
Country of Origin:
United States, hence the name.
Main Height:
15-16.3 hh
Main weight
1,500-1,800 or more lbs
Build:
American Creams have refined heads, with flat facial profiles that are neither concave nor convex. They have wide chests, sloping shoulders and short, strong backs. Their ribs are well sprung, and they are short-coupled with well-muscled hindquarters and with strong well-proportioned legs set well apart. They are sure-footed with strong hooves, and their movement is free and easy. The breed has a calm, willing temperament.
Coloration:
They usually have medium cream with pink skin, amber eyes and a white mane and tail. The cream color of the breed is produced by the champagne gene. Other colors include light, medium and dark cream, with amber or hazel eyes.
Breed Usage:
American Creams are commonly used for driving and riding.
Breed History:
The American Cream is the only breed of draft horse developed in the United States that is still in existence today. The breed descends from a foundation mare named Old Granny. She was probably foaled between 1900 and 1905. Her breeding is not known, but she was cream-colored and many of her foals were as well; they sold for above-average prices because of their color. Her cream-colored coat, pink skin and amber eyes are defining standards for the breed, and the color is now known as gold champagne. In 1946, two years after the breed registry was formed, 98 percent of the horses registered could be traced back to Old Granny.
Country of Origin:
United States, hence the name.
Main Height:
15-16.3 hh
Main weight
1,500-1,800 or more lbs
Build:
American Creams have refined heads, with flat facial profiles that are neither concave nor convex. They have wide chests, sloping shoulders and short, strong backs. Their ribs are well sprung, and they are short-coupled with well-muscled hindquarters and with strong well-proportioned legs set well apart. They are sure-footed with strong hooves, and their movement is free and easy. The breed has a calm, willing temperament.
Coloration:
They usually have medium cream with pink skin, amber eyes and a white mane and tail. The cream color of the breed is produced by the champagne gene. Other colors include light, medium and dark cream, with amber or hazel eyes.
Breed Usage:
American Creams are commonly used for driving and riding.
Breed History:
The American Cream is the only breed of draft horse developed in the United States that is still in existence today. The breed descends from a foundation mare named Old Granny. She was probably foaled between 1900 and 1905. Her breeding is not known, but she was cream-colored and many of her foals were as well; they sold for above-average prices because of their color. Her cream-colored coat, pink skin and amber eyes are defining standards for the breed, and the color is now known as gold champagne. In 1946, two years after the breed registry was formed, 98 percent of the horses registered could be traced back to Old Granny.