The rare breed for this Monday comes from the US & that means it’s a relatively recent addition to the breeds of the world. The handsome American Cream Draft horse began in 1905 in a small town in Iowa. The foundation of the breed was an old mare named Old Granny.
American Native
The first draft breed native to the US, the American Cream Draft is an incredibly rare sight in the 21st century. The replacement of farm animals with heavy equipment caused a sharp decline in their numbers & the first native draft breed in the US actually faced extinction. In 1982 a revival attempt was made & luckily today the numbers still increase.
This is a color breed – to register animals must carry the champagne dilution gene. Sadly, this probably contributes to their extreme rareness.
Champagne Dreams
The American Cream Horse Association of America was developed in 1944 & 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. American Cream animals all display a creamy coat, pink skin & amber colored eyes, all three specific traits of the champagne dilution gene.
Learning More
Be sure to check out our own American Cream Draft page, as well as the American Cream Draft Association for more information.
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As of now we have very few images of the American Cream Draft for our informative page on them. If you have images (or information about the breed) you’d be interested in sharing, please get in touch today.