74 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
stress would not be laid on the Thoroughbred blood 
introduced, if the writer did not believe that all our 
recognized breeds of light horses have more or less Thor- 
oughbred blood in them, and all are, as a consequence, 
rooted deep in Oriental ancestry, chiefly the Arab. 
In 1889 the Royal Agriculture Society recognized the 
Cleveland Bay as one of the distinct breeds of English 
horses, and offered prizes for it, although it was shown 
with the Yorkshire Coach. At the meeting of the so- 
cieties, in York, as early as 1848, a few Clevelands were 
shown. 
81. History in America. — It cannot be said that the 
Cleveland Bay or Yorkshire Coach horse ever had the 
popularity in this country that has attended the impor- 
tation of some of the other breeds of light horses. Those 
that were imported were considered unusually good 
representatives, but the type and breed characteristics 
never found much favor. In coach or carriage horses, 
high and attractive front action with good hock action 
are essentials, combined with a stylish, smooth and 
symmetrical appearance, associated with quality in all 
parts. In these respects, the Cleveland Bay did not 
approach the excellence shown by other breeds. 
82. Description. — In the Cleveland Stud-book (British) 
there is the following description of the Cleveland Bay 
horse which, in addition to being very accurate, is also 
official: ‘‘ From sixteen hands one inch to sixteen hands 
two and one-half inches in height, he should be possessed 
of good, sloping shoulders, a short back, powerful loins, 
and long quarters. His head is rather plain than other- 
wise, and on the long side, but it is well carried, and his 
general appearance denotes strength, combined in a 
manner not seen in any other light horse breed. His 
