Basic Society Information
Protecting and Promoting the Cleveland Bay, a British horse with a history and a future
Breed societies are usually formed to develop and establish a young breed but when this society was formed in 1884 it's aim was the preservation of an old established breed. The objectives of the Society remain to this day "the preservation and improvement of the standard of horses in general and of the Cleveland Bay horse in particular by improving the standard of breed of Cleveland blood into horse breeding". In pursuance of these objectives the Society is concerned in a wide range of activities.
Breeding
It not only compiles and publishes the Stud Book the Society maintains a Register of part-bred horses and operates a Grading Register system, annexed within the Stud Book, for males and females whose breeding does not comply with the rules of the Stud Book. As the authority responsible for the licensing of colts and stallions it endeavors to encourage the breeding of both pure and part-bred stock from approved animals. Thanks to the generosity of the Horserace Betting Levy Board the Society operates premium schemes to promote the breeding of pure-bred horses as without such foundation stock there can be no part-breds. Grants and premiums are payable only to fully paid up Members of the Cleveland Bay Horse Society and in respect of UK based Cleveland Bay Horses.
Shows and Competitions
Each year the King George V competition is held, usually at York Livestock Centre, to determine the Supreme Champion from amongst the Premium Stallions. The event includes a class for all other licensed stallions and colts and a mixed ridden class for pure and part-bred horses.
The luncheon that follows provides an opportunity for all enthusiasts and members to socialize and broaden their knowledge.
Throughout the year the Society runs two competitions open to both pure and part-bred horses. The first is for in-hand showing classes only whilst the second is for performance in any discipline in harness or under saddle.
An annual breed show which has numerous classes for both pure and part-bred horses, in-hand and under saddle, is held early September in the Midlands.
Sales and Promotion
The Society is keen to promote and assist it's members in the sale of both pure and part-bred horses. An annual sale is held in the Ebor Sale Ring at the York Livestock Centre in September. Catalogues are available from the Society's office in advance through there are often very late entries. Many breeders prefer to sell their animals privately. Here the Society is able to help both vendor and purchaser by providing a list of breeders of pure-bred horses.
The publication of an annual magazine and regular newsletters containing a variety of articles on subjects connected with the breed further facilities the exchange of information and promotion of Cleveland horses in general.
The Northern and Southern Cleveland Bay Breeders Clubs are supporting groups who organise various competitive and social events
The Society is constantly striving to meet the demands of it's members and promote and expand the Cleveland Bay in the new Millennium.
The Cleveland Bay is our heritage. It must be protected for future generations of horse lovers whether they be breeders or admirers of the breed.
By joining the Society you will be contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Cleveland Bay - The British Horse with a History and a Future.
Why not join the CBHS?
Even if you do not breed, own or ride a Cleveland you can support this wonderful British breed by becoming a member of this Society.
Your attendance at meetings and involvement in social activities will be most welcome. As a member you will be able to actively promote pure and part-bred Clevelands.
Visit the Join Us page for more information.
Registration
If you already own a pure-bred Cleveland Bay please make sure it is registered with this Society. A Cleveland is a valuable horse and it is important the Society is aware of it's existence.
The Society also maintains a register for part-bred horses. To be eligible a horse must have at least one great, great, grandparent entered in the stud book.
If you have an unregistered pure or part-bred the Society will be pleased to help you in the registering of your horse. This will enable you to enter classes at shows throughout the country and to compete with your horse in the Society's show and performance horse competition.
Registration with other bodies should not replace registration with this Society. If registration with the British Horse Database is necessary for you to compete in certain disciplines this can be arranged through this Society by the over stamping of Society registration documents.
For application forms and details of fees contact the Hon. Secretary:
