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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 complies and publishes the Stud Book the Society maintains a
Register of part-bred horses and operates a Grading Register for mares
outside 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.
SHOWS
AND COMPETITION
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 C.B.H.S?
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.
Please
click here and complete the on line membership form.
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:
Horses of Distinction
The list of pure and part bred Cleveland Bays achieving much in
competition is growing daily - perhaps more competitors realise that a
touch of Cleveland Bay is now worth acknowledging?
Nearly every week there is a mention of a PBCB in the Horse &
Hound, and the following are just a short selection of those within the
last few weeks. If anyone knows of a name to add then please contact the
CBHS office or the magazine editor!
Horses to watch in 2000:
Pembridge Minstrel - owner Robert Lumb and
ridden by Ian Wills. Based at Shifnal, Shropshire. PBCB. Eventing
successfully in Open Intermediate. Wins include Weston Park in top
company. British Horse Database award for top young stallion 1999.
Irn Bru - Caroline Simmers, Scotland. Dressage. Sired by CB
Littlebeck Cavalier and out of a Welsh Cob. Winner of the Steel Salver for
gaining the most dressage points in one season throughout Britain. Will
compete to Medium level in 2000.
Rococo - owner Mrs Jane Wheeler and ridden by 18 y.o. Alexandra
Wheeler. Dressage. Based at Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. PBCB sired by
CB Wigginton Antonio. Winner of Tyrell Trophy for highest placed British
Bred Mare in Championships at Addington. Selected for winter training with
BYRDS.
William Hill - Nicky McDonnell. PBCB. Now 13 y.o. William Hill is
back to winning ways. Won the AI section at Poplar Park.
Additionally two pure bred stallions are now beginning a new career:
Oakenbank Grenadier - pure bred performance tested Cleveland Bay
stallion - now owned by Jean Morgan, just beginning his dressage
career.
Whitehouse Sheriff - pure performance tested Cleveland Bay stallion - now
owned by Paul Heathcote, commencing his training for one day events. Keep
a look out for him in the South of England!
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CLEVELAND BAY STANDARD OF POINTS
The following
Standard of Points have been suggested by the Cleveland Bay Council for
the guidance of persons interested in the breed and Judges of the breed.
HEIGHT: 16.0 h.h. to 16.2 h.h. but height should not disqualify an
otherwise good sort.
COLOUR: Cleveland Bays must be bay with black
points, i.e. black legs, black mane and black tail. Grey hairs in mane
and tail do not disqualify. These have been long recognised as a feature
in certain strains of pure Cleveland blood. White, beyond a very small
star, is outside Breed standards but as from January 2005 they can still
be registered however Breed Committee comments are noted on the passport
and in the Stud Book. Legs which are bay or red below the knees and
hocks do not disqualify, but are faulty as to colour.
BODY: The
body should be wide and deep. The back should not be too long, and should
be strong with muscular loins.
The
shoulders should be sloping, deep and muscular.
The
quarters should be level, powerful, long and oval, the tail springing well
from the quarters.
HEAD AND NECK: The head
characteristic of the breed should be bold and not too small. It should
be well carried on a long lean neck
EYES: Eyes should be large, well set and kindly in expression.
EARS: Tend to be large and fine.
THE LIMBS:
Arms
and thighs and second thighs should be muscular.
The
knees and hocks should be large and well closed.
There should be 9" upwards of good flat bone
below the knee measured at the nearest point on a tight tape.
The
pasterns should be strong, sloping and not too long.
The
legs should be clear of superfluous hair and as clean and hard as
possible.
THE FEET:
O
One of the most important features of the breed; the feet must be of the
best and blue in colour. Feet that
ar
are shallow or narrow are undesirable.
"NO FOOT - NO HORSE".
ACTION: Action must be true, straight and free. High action is not
characteristic of the breed.
The
Cleveland which moves well and which is full of courage will move freely
from the shoulder and will flex
his
knees and hocks sufficiently. The action required is free all round, gets
over the ground, and fits the
wear-and-tear qualities of the breed.
CBHS COUNCIL MEMBERS 2007/08
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Nigel Cowgill
Nigel Cowgill , 01765 650180
Laver Banks Farm, Winksley, Ripon, N Yorks, HG4 3NR
COUNCIL DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Dave Anderson 01423 780975,
Bents Farm, Braithwaite, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3
4AN
BREED COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Danny Welch 01423 772788
Moor End Farm, Skipton road, Felliscliffe, Harrogate,
HG3 2LP
Nigel Cowgill 01423 770270
Rennie Crag Farm, Reynard Crag Lane, High Birstwith,
Harrogate. HG3 2JQ.
Colin Green 01497 847457
Trenewydd Farm, Tregoyd, Three Cocks, Powys. LD3 0SS
Charles Medforth 01248 670298
Penrhyn Stud, Penrhyn Farm, Llanrug, Caernarfon,
Gwynedd. LL55 4BP
Jo Firth 01924 461305
Park House Farm, The Common, Thornhill, Dewsbury.
WF12 0LJ
PROMOTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Muick (Mick) Wood 01651 851038
2 South Ysthie Cottage, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, AB41
7LS
Claire Brassett 0191 3700989
Flint Mill Cottage, Beamish, Stanley, Co Durham. DH9
0RU
Sue Cutts 01425 653580
Folds Farm, Godshill Wood, Fordingbridge, Hants, SP6
2LU
SHOW COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Liz Worthy 01947 810264,
Deneside, Littlebeck Lane, Sneaton, Whitby, N.
Yorkshire YO22 5HY
Peter Emmerson 01653 619563
Gower Hall Farm, Foston, York, YO60 7QD
Heather Ketley 01347 810838, 0771 1580531
Wynalia, Skates Lane, Sutton on Forest, York. YO6 1HB
Jean Morgan 01296 681355
New Dairy Farm, Cublington, Leighton Buzzard. LU7
0LS
SUPPORTERS GROUP COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Dave Anderson 01423 780975
Bents Farm, Braithwaite, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3
4AN
Barbara Martindale 017683 41826
Long Crag House, North Stainmore, Kirby Stephen,
Cumbria. CA17 4DZ
CHIEF OFFICER
James Stephenson, York Auction Centre 01904 489731 –
cbay@stephenson.co.uk
INSPECTORS 2006/07
UK
D G Welch, J F Stephenson, Mrs G Dimmock, C S Green .
Clerk - N Cowgill
Council appointed to serve 2 years - Mrs E A Worthy,
Miss J L Firth
USA
Jane Scott, Lauralie Taubenheim, Wendy Forbes, B J
Field, Marilyn Webster, Faye Mulvey
AUSTRALIA
Jeanette Wilton
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PLEASE ALSO SEE THE HISTORY PAGE
Please also visit the Rare Breeds Survival
Trust Web Site on
www.rbst.org.uk
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