In the early 1900s, a uniquely colored cream mare named Old Granny consistently threw cream-colored foals that caught the eyes of farmers in Story County, Iowa. In 1932, her impressive great-great-grandson, Silver Lace, helped to further people’s interest in these unique light draft horses that are known for their cream coats, pink skin, amber eyes and white manes and tails.
The American Cream Draft Horse Association (ACDHA) was formed soon after in 1944 by Clarence T. Rierson under the name American Cream Horse of America Association with 75 horses. By 1957, the association had doubled its membership and had almost 200 horses registered. It seemed like the breed was well on its way.
FAST FACTS
HEIGHT:
15 to 16.3 hands
COLOR: Light, medium or dark cream color on pink skin, with white mane and tail and amber or hazel eyes.
OVERALL APPEARANCE: Refined head, wide-set large, intelligent eyes; small expressive ears. Short-coupled body with well-muscled hindquarters. Wide chest; short, strong back; strong legs.
ASSOCIATION: American Cream Draft Horse Association www.acdha.org