In November of 1948 the breed was recommended for recognition by the National Stallion Enrollment Board. This gives them all the privileges granted to older established breeds in that state. One of the first and most noted stallions of the breed was Silver Lance Number Nine. This horse was routed over a large territory in Central Iowa and a majority of registered Creams are his direct descendants. The ideal American Cream is a medium cream color with white mane and tail, pink skin and amber eyes.
Pink skin is the determining factor in the rich cream color.
The amber eyes are an unusual and distinguishing trait. The colts are foaled with nearly white eyes. In a short time they begin to darken and by maturity have turned to an amber color. Good disposition, ease in handling, trustworthiness, as well as uniformity in color and type, are uniquely characteristic of this breed. The American Cream Draft Horse is strictly of draft breeding and must not be confused with Palominos or other light breeds.