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The American Cream Draft is a rare draft horse breed. It is known for its cream color and amber eyes, produced by the champagne gene. The breed developed in Iowa during the early 20th century, beginning with a cream-colored mare named "Old Granny". The mechanization of farming in the mid-20th century led to a decrease in the breed's population and the registry went inactive for several decades. It was reactivated in 1982 and population numbers have slowly grown since then. However, population numbers are still considered critical by both the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy and the Equus Survival Trust.