Cleveland Bay

The Cleveland Bay is possibly the oldest British breed, developed from a packhorse known as the Chapman horse.

In the 17th century, Andalusian and Barb blood was introduced to produce a fine carriage horse named the Cleveland Bay. Motorised transport saw the breed decline, but when crossed with the thoroughbred, the breed produces excellent heavyweight hunters and carriage horses.  

Origin: Yorkshire, England.
Colour: Bay, small star allowed.
Height: 15.2 - 16 hands.
Conformation: Large head on long neck, long deep-girthed body, short, strong legs with no feather.
Character: Intelligent, calm natured but can be 'independent thinkers'.
Uses: Riding, driving.

Cleveland Bay Horse Society
Cleveland Bay Horse Society of North America

Cleveland Bay Horse Society
York Livestock Centre
Murton
York
YO19 5GF
Tel: 01904 489731