Buyer question
Is an American Cream Draft horse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the American Cream Draft horse 4 out of 5 for beginners (calm, but size is real).
Source: the American Cream Draft horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. American Cream Draft horse in the Animal Library
The detail
The only draft horse breed developed in the United States, from a cream mare in Iowa in the early 1900s. American Creams are gentle, willing and rare, listed as critically endangered by conservation groups.
- Temperament
- Gentle, calm, willing
- Best fit
- Driving, farm, conservation
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Willing and calm)
- Upkeep
- 5 out of 5 (Big feed, big feet)
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Steady worker)
What to weigh
A rare breed means few breeders, limited choice and careful attention to inbreeding. Draft size brings large feed, farrier and equipment needs, and pink skin sunburns.