Covid19 south african coronavirus news and information at. The south african stud book was officially included on the list of breeding bodies published on the european union commissions website as. Essential reading for horse racing, breeding and soccer fans. The appaloosa breed is a stock horse and certainly the most noticeable of all light breeds because of the unique spotted colouring. This is evidenced by the fact that he is the first south african breeder ever to produce an international group 1 winner in the usa out of a south african mare serena. The prime organisation for farm animal recording and improvement in south africa and other. Gary player has made a definite contribution to the quality of the south african stud book. The stud book of the united states of america, canada and puerto rico is the isbc member stud book and represents the region at the isbcs annual conference each september. The origins of the cape horse go back to horses imported to southern africa from java in 1653. Many cape horses were exported to india in the nineteenth. Accordingly, your use of this website is at your own risk. Sa stud book plays a leading role in the empowerment of breeders societies and breeders by registration and recording of characteristics of animals. To fulfil the need that arose in the equestrian sports world, sa stud book, in collaboration with several horse breeders societies, developed a computer program. The mission of sa stud book is to be a significant role player in the genetic improvement of animals in south africa, while its vision is to develop exceptional domestic animals and establish them as a sustainable resource and treasure for all south africans.
Includes horse pedigrees, all sa and major global race results, horse profiles, racing industry info and more. Horse identification this is a topic of vital importance to both stud book and racing authorities. Welcome to perdeberg stud our aim is to breed animals with world class pedigrees, correct conformation with exceptional qualities. The south african standardbred population of horses is managed through a national stud book. The arab horse society of south africa is the breed society for the pure bred arab. Isbc northern and central america and the caribbean. South africa receives stud book recognition from eu.
However as he has been presented to the inspection panel, his progeny will be accepted on to data base. Meet the lusitano thoroughbred horse, the oldest saddle horse in the world. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which. It was a lowly profession in the 19th century and involved significant deprivation and humiliation. Improves confidence in stud books animals are in fact who they claim to be.
The sa stud book association consists of 63 breeders societies that include 26 cattle, 15 small stock and 16 horse breeders societies, as well as six breeders societies for other species. Requirements for the horse, the rider, and the race, were consistent with many. The success of locally bred stallions such as jet master, captain al and dynasty is testament to the worth of south african breeders. Arab horse society of south africa arab horse articles. Sa appaloosa book nightingales appaloosa horse stud. These breeders societies represent the interests of 77 different animal breeds. It is a momentous time for the south african endurance community, because for the very first time in history, a south african bred horse holds the fei ranked number one spot in the world. Horse racing, breeding, news, opinions, betting tips, racecards, stats, personality profiles and more.
The national horseracing authority of southern africa, formerly the jockey club of southern africa, is the southern african equivalent of the american and. A south african stud book was established, limiting eligibility to horses that could be traced in official world stud books. Sporting post horse racing, horse breeding, sports betting. The national horseracing authority of southern africa, formerly the jockey club of southern africa, is the southern african equivalent of the american and british jockey clubs. Eligible foals are allocated a unique number which is freezebranded or otherwise permanently imprinted on each horse soon after birth. Winner of 2014 kfps top 50 breeders in the world 20 2nd. Livestock operational and genetic information exchange. The unique colour of the appaloosa is what first attracts people, but is the incredible temperament, conformation and versatility that keep people loyal to the breed. Early horses produced in south africa, and known as capers, fared well when exported to india, where they were used both for racing and for army remounts. All animals recorded on sa stud books logix system are eligible for the awards. Imported percheron semen for sale,percheron horses of south africa,summerwind stud stoet, home welcome to the summerwind stud webpage, where black is the new grey. Declarations for coverings which occurred in october 2019 are due more. Horse identification in south africa produced by the equine research centre faculty of veterinary science university of pretoria.
Inspected means the stallion did not reach the level of 75% for stallion license but did get 65% or more. The south african light horse regiment of the british army were raised in cape colony in 1899 and disbanded in 1907 the commanding officer tasked with raising the regiment was major locally a lieutenant colonel the honourable julian byng 10th hussars who would go on to rise to the rank of field marshal the future prime minister of the united kingdom winston churchill served as a. Oriental horses were imported into south africa from the late 17th century in order to improve the local stock through crossbreeding. The south african appaloosa a general handbook posted on june 7, 2012 by ros this book is an informative guide full of details and photographs of the south african appaloosa horse. Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding in south africa. International federation of horseracing authorities. Summerhill stud producers of world class race horses since the 1930s, sending out the winners of every major race on the south african racing calendar. Sa stud book sa stamboek, bloemfontein, south africa. Charles southey was the son of sir richard southey, a pioneer 1820 settler who bred sheep in the karoo. Trotting south africa standardbred stud book regulations. This website, including its content and function, is provided as is to the fullest extent permitted by law. We have built on the developments from the last conference in south africa and. It is a recreation of the traditional cape horse or oldtype boer horse, which is now extinct 105 history.
Home of racing south africa and safhorse, aiming to to assist in the curing and management of diseases, to assist in the changing of international protocols to facilitate south african exportations, to facilitate quicker and cheaper delivery of horses into and out of south africa and to effectively market the south african horseracing product internationally. One of the highlights was the announcement of farmers weekly sa stud book mentor breeder of the year. South african thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. The boerperd is a modern breed of horse from south africa. On 15 augustus 1905, the sa stud book association was formally instituted during a conference of the colonial stud breeders societies in bloemfontein. This event will represent the best that the south african bloodstock has to offer and will once again be true to the promise of excitement and entertainment unique to the saddlebred breed. Born on christmas night out of the grey mare, belle of san francisco, and sired. South africas official coronavirus covid19online news and. Our aim is to breed animals with world class pedigrees, correct conformation with exceptional qualities. South africa s official coronavirus covid19online news and information portal. Welcome to sa stud book the mission of sa stud book is to be a significant role player in the genetic improvement of animals in south africa, while its vision is to develop exceptional domestic animals and establish them as a sustainable resource and treasure for all south africans.
South african racing authorities targeting return to action on may 1 racing authorities in south africa are planning for a resumption of racing behind closed doors on. The first volume of the sa studbook was issued in 1906, with entries for horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and goats. It prohibited the registration of any horse in the general stud book gsb if they could not. South african horse racing jockeys were not always as valued and esteemed as they are today. Summerwind percheron stud summerwind percheron stoet. The arab horse society of south africa is the breed society for the pure bred arab, anglo arab, and partbred arab horses in south africa. Premierships stud book information centre stallions standing use the search below to find breeding information on an individual horse or select one of the other specific search options available. We work together closely with all major players, horse communities and also their regulating bodies in south africa. Horse racing today racing news south africa racing. As usual, this book is unlikely to be read by many but it has some very useful information in it which shows us how south africa fits into the world of horse racing.
Horse racing jockeys had to live in the stables, and even slept in the same premises as the horses. Between 1770 and 1790 there was some crossbreeding with thoroughbreds. The keeper of the stud book receives notification of the birth of foals from. His longterm commitment still captures excitement as every new stakes winner appears. Find a complete list of horse breeders societies who are members of stud book south africa. Capers continued to play a role in early south african races up to 1860 or so, when they were eventually replaced by thoroughbreds, and, in some cases, by the australian waler. The thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. South africa ranks as a part 1 country which is the top echelon of countries and is in the company of great britain, the united states and australia et al. The isbc has assisted progress via a number of initiatives including introduction of unique life numbers, moves to improve the standard of written and graphic descriptions and the setting of standards and procedures for the use of microchips as.
Competition ran from 2012 2014 achievement in the kfps top 10 breeders of the year. The region comprises 7 approved stud books in total. The ellis family bred numerous champions and stud book dynasties on the farm including prestisimo, hey presto, magic charm, magic link, mowgli, lavonia, pussmoth, preston pam and pipes of pam. Tba thoroughbred breeders association of south africa. Sa stud book was founded in 1905, and does registrations for 64 of 73 registered animal breeders societies in south africa, as well as a number of others abroad. Sa stud book may only register the dogs of breeders in south africa who are sabbs members. Sa stud book serves a variety of species and breed societies within these species, including beef and dairy cattle, small stock, pigs, horses, ostriches, game and. In addition to the boerboel, sa stud book already registers the following dog breeds. Fort wood stood at mauritzfontein stud which previously stood former washington dc international winner wilwyn pink flower south africas champion sire of 1964 1965.