American Cream Draft
Intro
A relatively new breed, the American Cream Draft comes from Iowa in 1905 and a foundation mare named Old Granny.
Origins
The only draft breed native to the US, the American Cream Draft is a rare breed with a cream coat, pink skin and amber colored eyes, all three specific traits of the champagne dilution gene.
The American Cream Horse Association of America was developed in 1944 and the breed was recognized in 1950 by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. The flagship mare was bred to a number of different draft breeds and colors in the hopes of maintaining the creamy color.
The replacement of farm animals with heavy equipment caused a sharp decline in the cream numbers and the breed faced extinction. In 1982 a revival attempt was made and today the numbers still increase.
Features
Average height 15 – 16.3 hands
Medium-heavy draft type
Physique
Head is refined with a flat or concave profile
Eyes are wide set and expressive
Well muscled shoulders
Rounded hindquarter and large barrel
Traditional Colors
Creme color comes from the champagne dilution gene
Temperament
Calm and quiet demeanor
Easy to train and eager to please
Strong and able
Use
Driving
Agriculture work
Show horses
Riding horses
Helpful Links
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American Cream Draft Horse Association
Oklahoma State
Where to Buy
Cream Acres
Denali Draft Horses
Millers Cream Draft
American Cream Draft Studs
Stallions Now
American Cream Draft Horses
