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Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:24:16 GMT

Thanks for trying. We're still a ways away from actually getting a carriage horse, but I like to do my research! I'll keep that in mind though.

Re: Cleveland Bay?

BOSSMARE — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:53:19 GMT

hmmm, googled and can't seem to find anything in ON. Either he doesn't have a site or he doesn't breed Clevelands. Maybe he only owns some . . Who knows!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

BOSSMARE — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:42:02 GMT

He's in Chatsworth, ON and his first name is Brian, can't think of the last. I think he might possibly have a website. I know I saw some of his horses on the net but I think it was a sale site and not necessarily his farm . . .If you ever are interested, I can hunt him down, usually see him in the halls at work!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:05:30 GMT

Might have to look into that. Maybe take a trip up there, eh?

Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:02:59 GMT

Thanks! That's what I want, lol. Not so sure about my mom! "But mom, the queen has some, so that means we should at least get one, right?"

Re: Cleveland Bay?

BOSSMARE — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:26:38 GMT

A guy at my work breeds Clevelands. He loves them. I believe he has an assortment of warmblood types and as far as I know, he jumps. I know he competes heavily but whether he does anything else besides jump, I'm not really certain. I just know his farm is pretty big up here but not in my realm of interest,lol!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

pygmysong — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:14:12 GMT

Cleveland Bay's were originally bred as a classical carriage horse...so, if that is what you want, then a Cleveland Bay will be a good choice...

Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:52:45 GMT

Thanks for that website!

I had no idea they were rarer (don't think that's a word!) than the pandas and leopards!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

Jayne-Admin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:22:10 GMT

Quote:

I heard that the Queen of England's cart horses were Cleveland Bays.

I believe that is correct. The Queen is a patron of the Cleveland Bay Society and has been very active in promoting the breed. Her stallion, Mulgrave Supreme, was practically a household name in England and his offspring were successful in many equestrian fields.

The Cleveland Bay is still listed as "critically endangered"

Check out the stats on this page -- http://www.bayhavenfarm.com/Cleveland_Bay_breed.htm

There are less Cleveland Bays than there are snow leopards or giant pandas!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:01:29 GMT

Yeah, I considered that. Thanks!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

Solaris — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:28:47 GMT

They are also a rare/endangered breed. So that is probably why they are pricey. Gene pool could be small due to that as well, so keep an eye on healthy bloodlines.

Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:21:24 GMT

Well, my mom was also looking at a draft horse. As if that isn't expensive upkeep!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

NewFilly — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:29:09 GMT

I don't know much about Cleveland Bays, except I hear their upkeep (maitenance) is expensive, as well as buying one of them XD.

Re: Cleveland Bay?

tigalea — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:20:52 GMT

I guess I will have to look into that. Thanks!

Re: Cleveland Bay?

farrier2all — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:53:19 GMT

Unluckily it was genetic.
Really nice horse with great size.