In the same year, they acquired their first two fillies, the most significant of which was preston pan, who went on to become not only one of the most accomplished race fillies of all time, but also one of the matriarchs of south african thoroughbred breeding. Hawaii 19641990 was a south african bred thoroughbred racehorse who was a champion at age two and three southern hemisphere in south africa after which he was sent to race in the united states by owner charles w. Thoroughbred horses for sale thoroughbred horses favour stud. Grant norval when summerhill first aspired to the coveted title of south africa s champion breeder, it became only the sixth entity in history to do so. The kuwait thoroughbred stud book was unanimously granted approved stud book status by the international stud book committee at its twoday annual meeting in london in october. Equine line usa japan association for international racing. International federation of horseracing authorities. Black swan stud is situated near the town of robertson in the heart of the bar valley, the major centre for thoroughbred horse stud farms in south africa. Backworth stud is a boutique thoroughbred horse breeding establishment, situated near eston, in the southern drakensberg, kwazulu natal, south africa. Equine south africa thoroughbred unregistered listings. International stud books and breeding organisations.
Arab horse society of south africa characteristics. Thoroughbred horses for sale in south africa april 2020. The jockey club of south africa was formed in port elizabeth in 1882, establishing set rules for racing. All rounder dressage equitation show jumping working hunter working riding. Just look back at the recent dubai world cup where a number of our stars were still competing on the international stage at 6 years and older.
Select a sire to view their pedigree and information. Vardy is a thoroughbred horse born in south africa in 2015. The life of a thoroughbred racehorse starts well before it ever sees its first track. Ifar highlights global progress in thoroughbred care. The general stud book of southern africa records the births of thoroughbred progeny born in south africa and zimbabwe subject to these overall conditions of entry. There is a goldmine of information here and posters include a wide range of australian and new zealand thoroughbred identities. African rock thoroughbred horse profile next race, form. These breeders societies represent the interests of 77 different animal breeds.
Clear lake, south dakota 57226 usa 2010 bay thoroughbred stallion. Thoroughbred breeders association of south africa tba. South africa is blessed with many majestic stud farms, home to champions stallions, award winning wine estates, restaurants and boutique guest houses. The australian rules of racing and the stud book rules ensure traceability of thoroughbreds from the first few weeks of life. These differences are evident in the skeleton, conformation and intelligence of the horse and distinguish the arabian horse wherever it is found. Thoroughbred race horse breeding stud farm south africa. Top south african thoroughbred stallions top south african thoroughbred stallions. This website, including its content and function, is provided as is to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Black swan stud is founded on two decades of racing and breeding fillies. In fact, measures are in place to ensure that every horse born of a thoroughbred is identified and registered. In addition to the boerboel, sa stud book already registers the following dog breeds. Sa stud book plays a leading role in the empowerment of breeders societies and breeders by registration and recording of characteristics of animals. Sa stud book plays a leading role and indespensable role in the empowerment of breeders societies and breeders by impartial registration and recording of characteristics of animals, as well as supplying excellent value added services. An overview of the south african racing and breeding industry. Isbc easbc european and african stud book committee. Equine south africa thoroughbred registered listings. The history of horse breeding in south africa began shortly after the arrival in 1652, of the dutch explorer jan van riebeeck, who imported horses from as far afield as java, south america and persia. As such, it is responsible for maintaining the american stud book, which includes all thoroughbreds foaled in the united states, canada and puerto rico as well as. Riethuiskraal also offers pretraining and ready to run sales preparation. Bloodstock south africa 2017 national yearling sale wednesday, may 3 wednesday.
The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa. Admire main alado albert hall antonius pius ap arrow argonaut bankable brave tin soldiers captain al casey tibbs count dubois dupont dynasty elusive fort eyeofthetiger horse chestnut imperial stridel jallad jay peg kabool kahal. 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. The south african stud book was officially included on the list of breeding bodies published on the european union commissions website as of apr. Top south african thoroughbred stallions stud farms. Leading sires of south africa welcome to thoroughbred. Bloodstock south africa 2017 national yearling sale. The mission of the international stud book committee is to establish standards of stud book operation that will ensure the integrity and future development of the thoroughbred breed and provide the foundation necessary for a healthy international thoroughbred industry. Action racing online south africa weatherbys united kingdom argentine stud book argentina asb website corporate partners.
South africa receives stud book recognition from eu. 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. Race horse african rock is by seventh rock aus out of african lily saf, trained by sean tarry. We are constantly improving and uplifting our thoroughbred broodmare. The arabian horse has been classified as a distinct subspecies having characteristics differentiating it from other horse breeds. Final testing of the new zealand stud book internet site has been completed and the site is now available for viewinguse as breeders wish. 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. Find thoroughbred stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. The new zealand stud book takes every care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these records. The two forms of thoroughbred horseracing in australia are flat racing, and races over fences or hurdles in victoria and south australia. Founding members included three influential thoroughbred breeders from the karoo triangle charles southey, alex robertson, and hilton barber, all of whom had established studs in the wake of the wool boom in the 1870s. Their site includes information on the stallions they have available, including overviews of each of the horses and details of service fees. Favour stud farm favour thoroughbred horse stud farm race.
Thoroughbred pedigree for south africa, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa was formed in 1920 to promote the south african thoroughbred bloodstock industry, and to safeguard and advance the interests of thoroughbred breeders. With the recent news of honorius aus holy roman emperorire retiring to stud in australia and consistent. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email. Southeys stud, culmstock, located near middelburg, dominated thoroughbred breeding in south africa for thirty years, initially with the imported stallion whackum by morgador, and then the multiple champion sire pearl diver by master kildare. Maine chance farms one of south africas leading stud farms. Easbc european and african stud book committee comprises 35 thoroughbred stud books of europe and africa, isbc member stud books in the region are gbireland, france and south africa. The latter won eight races in england, including an 1885 stewards cup, and then became a winning show stallion there, until he was purchased in 1891 and. The south african sire log has historically been dominated by imported sires, but in recent years sa bred sires have made their presence felt. A thoroughbred is a horse which is recorded in a thoroughbred stud book approved by the international stud book committee at the time of its official recording. African rock is a thoroughbred horse born in south africa in 2015. Spring water farm is a thoroughbred horse breeding farm based in the midlands part of the province of the kwazulunatal in south africa.
The stud book has followed the nha in launching its own stud book newsletter. Storm is built like a warmblood and her paces are a walkerville, gauteng, south africa. This is an active wine and fruit farm with a thoroughbred horse stud. Bloodstock south africa 2017 national yearling sale results. South african thoroughbred breeding hotel and restaurant. These are unique times that the world finds itself in dealing with a pandemic such as covid19 and bloodstock south africa is mindful of the challenges facing us all on a global level and in particular, those that face the thoroughbred breeding community in south africa. Thoroughbred by strike smartly out of chinchuna fort hillcrest, kwazulunatal, south africa. Riethuiskraal stud farm runs a private breeding operation, and presents a holding facility for horses in transit to the western cape. Stud book is a registered registering authority, and does registrations for 64 of 73 registered animal breeders societies in south africa, and a number of others abroad. 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. This act established the sa stud book association and its affiliated breeders societies as the exclusive organisation for recording and registering animals and for issuing the relevant pedigrees and registration certificates. Bona vista offers five selfcatering, ensuite rooms within a farm environment, just 10 km fr om paarl and 15 km from stellenbosch. The tba plays a leading role in dealing with the stud book, the national horseracing authority, state veterinary bodies and other.
Thoroughbred in south africa gumtree classifieds in south. For example, the top 5 sires in the 20045 season were western winter, jallad, fort wood al mufti and national assembly all imports. We work together closely with all major players, horse communities and also their regulating bodies in south africa. Arnold hyde, racing control executive for the nha, and hazel kayiya, racing admin executive of the stud book department for the nha, presented on south africa s aftercare policies. The tba plays a leading role in dealing with the stud book, the national horseracing authority, state veterinary bodies and other regulators and industry stakeholders. Equinenow listing of black thoroughbred horses for sale.
Favour stud breeds top quality thoroughbred horses for the racing industry in both south africa and internationally. Gary player has made a definite contribution to the quality of the south african stud book. The internet address for the stud book site is at this point the online stud book contains the breeding records for all registered mares which have appeared in the 1991 stud book or later. The greater summerhillhartford estate is home to some of south africa s foremost thoroughbred talents. 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. Bona vista is located in the heart of the cape winelands, which is surrounded by a semicircle of picturesque boland mountains.
Vardy thoroughbred horse profile next race, form, stats. Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding in south africa. Leading sires of south africa welcome to thoroughbred heritage. Race horse vardy is by var usa out of cupid saf, trained by a n marcus. This is one of the best places to breed in this magic country and the farm is situated just alongside the champion south african breeder for a 9 consecutive years, 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. The farm has a proud heritage of standing champion sires which have included the likes of new south wales gb, jungle cove usa, national assembly can, golden thatch ire, del sarto usa, regent street arg, argosy usa, etc.
South african stud farms hotel and restaurant news. Born out of a passion to work with some of mans most noble animals, keith russon and ian todd established the breeding operation in 2000. Favour stud farm is a thoroughbred horse breeding and horse training facility that was established in 2007, and is located in the stilbaai area in the western cape of south africa. Thoroughbred horses for sale in south africa enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for thoroughbred horses for sale in south africa. Pedigree for south africa, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database. Pictured here are the formidable stallion duo of solskjaer and mullins bay. But it was not until 1792 that the first horses deemed thoroughbreds were imported.
The promulgation of the stud book act in 1920 act no. The latter won eight races in england, including an 1885 stewards cup, and then became a winning show stallion there, until he was purchased in 1891 and sent to stud in south africa in 1894. A horse stud book jointly maintained by the australian jockey club and victoria racing club. South africa s official coronavirus covid19online news and. There has been an inordinate amount of public interest in one world going to stud at drakenstein this week, quite possibly because he is only midway through his fouryearold racing. The crabbet arabian stud, also known as the crabbet park stud, was a horse breeding farm established on 2 july 1878 when the first arabian horses brought to england by wilfrid scawen blunt and lady anne blunt arrived at crabbet park, their estate in sussex. 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. The racing association plays a significant role in the structure of racing along with jselisted phumelela, the national horseracing authority formerly the jockey club of southern africa, the racing trust, the thoroughbred breeders association, the racehorse trainers association, the sa jockeys association, the south african horse importexport council and the national horse trust.
The stud has post and railed paddocks sheltered by woods, where they provide services for boarding mares and foaling, plus sales preparation and consignment. Apr 09, 2020 although our horses have improved in size since then, tumbler embodies the south african thoroughbred perfectly, tough horses with enduring soundness and strength. Volume i of their stud book contains records from 20182019. The last nha newsletter stated that stud book has started a process of critical selfexamination so as to refocus and improve on its core functions, its service delivery as well as delivery times. Thoroughbred yearlings running in paddock thoroughbred mare and foal thoroughbred mares. Popular and informative site covering racing, breeding and sports. The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa today at 7. All rounder broodmare dressage outrides show jumping. Accordingly, your use of this website is at your own risk.
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