Intro

The South African Vlaamperd comes from the western Cape Region of South Africa and their name translates to “Flemish Horse” referring to their strong initial Friesian influence.
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Origins

As with the Warmbloods of most countries the South African Warmblood is registered based on their athletic ability, temperament & movement not necessarily their breed. Each country generally develops their bloodlines based on local climate conditions and their intended goals. Bloodlines include a number of popular European warmblood breeds.
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Intro

Miniature horses (the man made kind anyway) come from the Renaissance in Europe. During that time royal stables took to breeding smaller & smaller animals, while retaining horse type characteristics. Over generations this was successful and a number of different miniature horse bloodless were created.
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Intro

Miniature horses (the man made kind anyway) come from the Renaissance in Europe. During that time royal stables took to breeding smaller & smaller animals, while retaining horse type characteristics. Over generations this was successful and a number of different miniature horse bloodless were created.

Origins

Unfortunately as kingdoms in Europe began their decline these breeding programs were quickly cut and the animals sold off. Many of them wound up in traveling shows & circuses where their bloodlines were almost driven extinct. Luckily enthusiasts around the planet managed to get their hands on one or two and small populations grew from them.

The South African Miniature Horses were developed in the countryside by several different individuals using a variety of foundation breeds. The SA Miniature Horse Breeders’ Society was founded in 1984 and by 1989 a stud book was developed and the breed was officially recognized.

Features

Maximum height of 35″

Physique

Come in a variety of conformational types, some showing refined Arabian characteristics while others are draft types with heavier bones.

Traditional Colors

All colors

Temperament

Gentle & affectionate
Intelligent & easy to train

Use

Riding horse
Light draft work
Pets

Helpful Links

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Miniature Horse Breeders Society of South Africa

Where to Buy

Endure Miniature horses

Intro

The Nooitgedacht Pony is one of the only breeds that are actually indigenous to South Africa & they are the only true descendants of the Basuto pony. Today they are an incredibly rare breed.
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Origins

Also known as the South African or African Pony, the Namaqua Pony came from the Namaqua district of South Africa and is now extinct. They came from the blood of imported European and later American animals and later became the Cape Horse.
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Intro

Also called the Hantam Horse the Calvina is incredibly rare, if any purebred animals exist at all.
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Intro

Also called South African Boerperd, and the Kaapse Boerperd, the Boer horse comes from the same stock as the Basuto pony. However the Boer is found in a much milder climate allowing them to grow more robust.
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