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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGKICULTURE. 



THE CLEVELAND EAY. 



In early days the Cleveland district in England was noted for a dis- 

 tinct breed of horses celebrated for long distance driving and coach 

 work. The breed was bay in color and formed by crossing the thor- 

 oughbred upon the native mares of this district. "WTien coaching prac- 

 ticaly ceased, en the introduction of railroad, the Cleveland Bay breed 

 became less common and in 1884. when the stud book was formed, had 

 almost become extinct. The ancient type of Cleveland horse was adapted 

 for drawing heavy loads at a fair rate of speed. Additional speed and 

 lighter frame were brought about by using the thoroughbred. Since 

 the formation ci the stud book an attempt has been made to re-build 



CLEVELAND BAY STALLION. 



the breed upon the scant foundation stock remaining in its original 

 habitat, but of recent years comparatively few of these horses have been 

 brought to this country. 



The Yorkshire Coach also originated in England, is of similar type, 

 but is less true to type, often bias white markings and shows more recent 

 crossing with the thoroughbred. These horses have been less used with 

 us than the Cleveland Bay and now are seldom heard of in America. 



Characteristics. — The modern Cleveland Bay is of rangy build, stand- 

 ing 16 hands high, weighs 1300 to 1500 pounds, is bay in color, with 

 black points. The typical horse of the breed is, as a rule, a powerful 

 animal, with coach horse conformation, short back, strong thighs, and 

 quarters, and the straight croup of the thoroughbred. Many of thenar 



