Intro
It should be noted that albinism is fatal in equines, a pure albino is a result of lethal white genes from both parents and will rarely live past birth. American Albino (also called American Cream and White) horses are white, but not technically albino genetically.
Origins
The American Albino is a color which has been given registry as a breed in the United States. The breed started by recognizing the offspring of a white stallion named Old King, who had a record of producing white foals out of solid-colored mares.
The ancestry of Old King is not known, but he was thought to have been of Arabian or Morgan descent due to confirmation similarities. He was initially bred to Morgan mares and in 1936 the American Albino registry was created to track his bloodlines and breeding records. Although neither of those breeds generally carry dilution genes that produce the characteristics, so it’s possible that there was Iberian blood in there somewhere. Iberian animals carry quite a few of the rarer dilution genes.
Modern Creams
In 1937 the American Albino Horse Club (now called the American White and American Creme Horse Registry) was formed. Their sole objective was to preserve the pedigrees and promote interest for the different types of American ‘Albino’ horses. Today it’s called the American White & American Creme Horse Registry.
The Color
Despite their name, American Albinos are animals affected by a champagne and/or cream dilution genes. Depending on the base color and mix of dilutions, these genetic combinations create creamy white animals with pale skin and light eyes.
Features
Average height 15 hands
Pink skin and pure white hair
Physique
Will vary depending on the breed
Stunning white coat
Traditional Colors
Always carry champagne and/or cream dilutions
Temperament
Intelligent
Excellent disposition
Willing
Use
Can be found in almost any discipline.