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The Vlaamperd is a South African breed of light draught or harness horse; it is also suitable for riding and is used in dressage.It was bred in the Western Cape region of South Africa in the early twentieth century, and resulted from cross-breeding of local mares with imported European stallions, particularly Friesians.
The first horses arrived in South Africa in 1653, when four horses were introduced to the Cape area by the Dutch East India Trading Company. The exact breed of these horses is unknown, but they may have been Arabian, Persian or similar to the Java Pony. They were upgraded later with Arabian and Persian blood. [2]
The Nooitgedachter is a strong and hardy riding horse, well adapted to the environmental conditions of South Africa, and suitable for use as a working horse in the management of farm livestock. In modern times, Nooitgedachters are used for English riding disciplines including dressage, show jumping, equitation, showing, distance riding, and ...
Pages in category "Horse breeds originating in South Africa" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
This is a list of the horse breeds usually considered to have developed in the African continent. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively African.
From 1905 until about 1920 the horses could be registered with the horse-breeders' association of Transvaal. [6] A breeders' association, the Kaapse Boerperd Breeders' Society of South Africa, was formed in 1948. [7] A separate association, the Boerperd Society of South Africa, formed in 1973.
South African Equestrian Federation (SAEF) is the national governing body for majority of equestrian sports in South Africa. These sports include the FEI-recognized disciplines of dressage , eventing , show jumping , vaulting , endurance , reining , para-equestrian , and driving , with the non-FEI discipline of tentpegging .
Pages in category "South African racehorse owners and breeders" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.