The Horse Breeds - Cleveland Bay, Clydesdale, Cremello

C alphabet list of horse breeds that you may come across:(Page 1 : 2)

Cleveland Bay

The Cleveland Bay is the oldest of the indigenous breed of English horses. They originated in Britain, in the Cleveland area of Northern Yorkshire. This breed is thought to have evolved in the 17th century from crossing native bay colored mares with Oriental stallions. They are a versatile breed that has been used for agricultural work, hunting, and as a packhorse.

Clydesdale

The Clydesdale is a heavy draft horse that was developed in Scotland. The farmers from Lanarkshire, which used to be called Clydesdale, created this breed. They needed this heavy draft horse for agricultural uses, as well as for hauling in the coalfields and on the streets of Glasgow. Their size does not hinder their ability to move well and they are still used on farms and in many cities today.

Connemara Pony

The Connemara Pony's origins go back some 2,500 years to the time when Celtic warriors brought their dun colored ponies onto the island of Ireland. They used them mostly for pulling carts and war chariots. This area was mountainous and barren and the Connemara Pony developed great hardiness and jumping ability. This breed is considered the Ireland's only native breed.

Cream Draft Horse American

The American Cream Draft Horse first appeared in 1911 in Iowa. "Old Granny" was of draft breeding and a colt of hers was kept for a stud to develop this eye striking new breed. They have a coat that is a rich cream color, pink skin, amber eyes and a white mane and tail. A foundation was started in 1994 to help preserve this rare breed.

Cremello

The Cremello is not a breed of horse, but instead a color. There coat is a pale ivory to a pale pumpkin color and they have pink skin and blue eyes. Typically, they also have white markings, dappling and shadowing. The Cremello color can happen with any of the breeds where diluted colors are present. For example, Palominos and Buckskins can produce Cremellos. In the past, they were mistaken for albinos.