American Cream Draft Horse
Today we went to the zoo. It was free for earth day. In the American Farm barn, there were two horses. One of them was an American Cream Draft. The cream color is really pretty, and the white markings on the face is also really!!! pretty! There is less than 400 ACDHs registered. I hope you enjoy learning about this beautiful horse! Here is a picture that I took at the zoo.
About the Breed
The only draft breed to originate in the United States, the American Cream Draft Horse became a recognized breed in 2950. Nearly all of today's Creams trace back to a cream-colored draft mare named "Old Granny," who was born between 1900 and 1905. Harry Lakin, a well-known breeder, purchased the mare at an auction in Iowa in 1911. She produced a number of cream-colored foals for him, and became the first registered American Cream. Considered a medium to heavy draft horse, the American Cream Draft Horse carries the bloodlines of several breeds, including Belgian, Shire, and Percheron.
Breed Characteristics
Rich cream-colored coat with white mane and tail, pink skin, and amber or clear red-brown eyes. Foals are born with nearly white eyes, with turn darder when they are yearlings. Breed is very uniforn in body type.
What can I use it for?
Farm work,showingin harness, pleasure driving and carriage businesses.
How tall is it?
15.2 to 16.3 hands
Temoperament
Pleasant, friendly disposition. Willing worker.
Another Photo from the Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:American_Cream_Draft_Horse1.jpg
-Sarah-
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Beth