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The American cream Draft is the only breed of Draft horse to originate in the United States and is a relatively new breed.
The official size of this breed is classified as medium-heavy draft type.
Cream Draft
In 1911 a cream coloured mare known as "old Granny" was purchased from a farm sale in Storey County,Iowa.
This mare become the foundation dam of 98% of all the horses registered with the American Cream Draft Association.
The colour is a rich cream with pink skin, amber eyes and a white mane and tail.
The cream color of the breed is produced by the champagne gene.
Cream Draft
Recognized colors include light, medium and dark cream, with amber or hazel eyes.
A cream mare with dark skin and a light mane and tail can be accepted for "foundation stock," while stallions must have pink skin and white manes and tails to be registered
The foal is born with nearly white eyes, but they darken quite quickly, and amber eyes are a distinguished feature of the breed.
The height varies between 15 – 16.3hh (1.52 – 1.70m)
The breed has a refined head, with a profile that is neither concave or convex.
The Cream Draft has a wide chest, sloping shoulders and a short, strong back.
Their ribs are well sprung, and they are short-coupled with well-muscled hindquarters, good strong legs set well apart and in proportion to their body.
They are surefooted, with strong hooves and their movement is free and easy.
The Cream Draft breed is reputed to have a calm, willing temperament, particularly suited for owners who are new to handling draft horses
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