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vendredi 7 novembre 2014

Cleveland Bay Horses For Sale North Carolina Are Prime Examples Of The Breed

By Christa Jarvis


There are a great number of breeds of that beautiful animal, the horse. Most people are familiar with the Quarter horse, the Arabian horse and the Thoroughbreds who run in the Kentucky Derby. To find magnificent Cleveland Bay Horses For Sale North Carolina is the place to go.

This breed is all bay colored as the name implies. The breed was first developed in Great Britain during the seventeenth century. They were intended to be used as pack horses.

During the advent of mechanization and automobiles the breed was diminished. But, in the 1970s there was a new surge of interest. Only 550 of them existed around the world in 2006. There are two organizations that maintain a registry. One is in the US and the other is located in UK.

When a horse is registered and for sale, extensive information is advertised. A typical ad begins with the name, the sex and whether the animal is registered as a pure-bred or a part-bred. The Registration number follows the name.

Name and registry number of the sire is followed by the name and number for the dam. Date of birth is called the foal date. Price is next, followed by a description of the color and any distinguishing features.

In the United States they are registered by the Cleveland Bay Society. It was founded in 1885. The following twenty-two years they recorded the registration of two-thousand stallions and mares.

The numbers were diminished with the advent of the mechanical age and the use of cars. At this time only one-hundred sixty-eight purebreds are registered in Canada and the United States combined. That number continues to grow.

The requirements are that a part-bred may be registered providing the animal has a minimum of one-eighth Cleveland Bay blood and the appropriate documentation to prove that. Part-breds are referred to as Cleveland Bay sport horses. A census collects and maintains information on these animals as a group.

Counting is done on a global basis. They enter competitions open to all breeds of horses. These can range from Hunting to Halter to Western show events. Many examples are listed.

To be recognized by the US Dressage Federation All Breeds Awards Program horse and rider must meet certain winning scores. The wins can be for a combination of events. They include Dressage, Western, Halter and Driving. Dressage performances involve intricate step in which the lead and direction are changed in a specific pattern.

This awesome performance is often called horse dancing due to its intricacy. The rider and horse are attuned to each other throughout. It requires many years of training and practice and must begin with raw talent to be achieved.

For a Lifetime Achievement Award points are accumulated based on a number of events. Performance in parades, show events, clinics and trail rides are combined. More than one season is required to earn this prestigious award.

Its intelligence and temperament make the breed easy to train. They are an excellent mount for children to ride, both in horse shows and for pleasure. For these and other reasons the society endeavors to preserve the heritage and promote the future expansion of this admirable breed.




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