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SouthwestBlend.com presents A Truly American Breed in Trouble. |
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The American Cream is the only draft breed to originate in the United States - and this all started by a draft-type mare known as old ‘Granny," back in the early 1900s, in Iowa. In 1944 a special class was assigned to this rare breed and they were first shown by themselves in the Webster City Fair in Iowa. Eventually, the breed became known as the American Cream. By the late 1950s, the advent of tractors and the progression from the ‘family farm’ to large commercial farms, marked the decline of the American Creams and all other breeds of draft horses in the USA. Now, unfortunately, this beautiful horse has been placed on the endangered breeds list. It is believed this breed is entirely American. According to the Equine Blood Typing Research Laboratory of the University of Kentucky, the Creams form a distinct group within draft horses - they are not, as once thought, just a color breed. The creams have pink skin which accounts for their rich cream color. They also have amber eyes and when adults, can weigh from 1800 to 2000 pounds. They stand 15-16 hands. Surprisingly, we found American Creams in our own backyard. The American Cream Horse Foundation in Ranchita, (east San Diego county, between Warner Springs and Borrego Springs) has been successfully breeding Creams for many years. Dorothy Beardsley, her husband and helpers, welcome guests and the opportunity to share the plight of this rare and extra-ordinary American breed. Reportedly, there are now less than 300 registered Creams in the USA. On a bright note, a few days after our visit to the Foundation, one of the mares gave birth to a bouncing baby boy in May. American Cream Draft Horse
Foundation www.AmercianCreamDraftHorseFoundation.org
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A Truly American Breed In Trouble