Improves confidence in stud books animals are in fact who they claim to be. Membership of tba is a precondition for the registration of horses to be entered into the stud book maintained by the jockey club of south africa, the body administering horse racing in. International federation of horseracing authorities. The farm, established in 1834, is blessed with calcium rich soil, abundant spring water and wide open space ideally suited for breeding thoroughbreds.
New zealand, australia, kenya, zimbabwe and of course south africa. Sa stud book is a private, nonprofit association based in south africa belongs to its members, namely the breeders societies members have direct decision powers in the services, budget and fees renders services for. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email. The country boasts an average racing population of 450 horses, and has an important equestrian link with south africa. Black boerboel wins round one in thoroughbred dogfight. The national horse racing body is known as the national horseracing authority and was founded in 1882. South africa s official coronavirus covid19online news and information portal. 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. The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa promotes the south african. 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. Favour stud breeds top quality thoroughbred horses for the racing industry in both south africa and internationally. They expressly disclaim all liability for errors or omissions of any kind whatever whether negligent or otherwise or for any loss, damage or other consequence which may arise from any person relying upon the information contained. The jockey club of south africa was formed in port elizabeth in 1882, establishing set rules for racing.
All of the nations racehorse imports 150 every year come from south africa. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. Black swan stud is founded on two decades of racing and breeding fillies. Covid19 south african coronavirus news and information at. Equine line usa japan association for international racing. We have built on the developments from the last conference in south africa. Thoroughbred pedigree for south africa, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. Equine south africa thoroughbred unregistered listings.
The tba plays a leading role in dealing with the stud book, the national. South africa is one of seven founder member countries of waho. In addition to the boerboel, sa stud book already registers the following dog. Volume i of their stud book contains records from 20182019. 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.
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. For stallions that stand, will stand, or stood deceased in north america stallions that have died or been exported prior to the 2016 breeding season are excluded, and have runners in north. 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. By those in the racing industry ceres is more commonly know as the valley of champions.
Vardy is a thoroughbred horse born in south africa in 2015. Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding in south africa. It is a nonprofit making association of breeders of thoroughbred horses, as its name implies. Thoroughbred breeders association of south africa tba. South africa receives stud book recognition from eu. There are over 5,000 thoroughbred foals born in great britain every year, and over. 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. Riverton stud consistently produces winners and stakes earners despite a small band of only 12 to 15 yearlings entering the market each year. 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. Isbc easbc european and african stud book committee.
We are constantly improving and uplifting our thoroughbred broodmare band and endeavour to only have coverings with sires who meet the criteria. Sa stud book plays a leading role in the empowerment of breeders societies and breeders by registration and recording of characteristics of animals. The national horseracing authority of southern africa, formerly the jockey club of southern africa, is the southern african equivalent of the american and. Thoroughbred breeding news, sire lists, blogs, video. The new zealand stud book takes every care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these records. 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. Boland stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding stud. 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. The first recorded race club meeting took place five years later in 1802. 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. While the term probably came into general use because the english thoroughbred s general stud book was one of the first breed registries created, in.
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. 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. Situated in the picturesque valley of ceres, western cape, south africa, it is named after the roman goddess of fertility and blessed with abundant sunshine and fertile soil. The general stud book of southern africa records the births of thoroughbred progeny born in south africa and zimbabwe subject to these. 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.
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. Fort wood stood at mauritzfontein stud which previously stood former washington dc international winner wilwyn pink flower south africa s champion sire of 1964 1965. Our philosophy is to allow nature to dictate maturity without artificial interference which we believe is detrimental to the athlete. South african thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. Lammerskraal stud is a leading breeder in thoroughbred racing. Horse identification in south africa produced by the equine research centre faculty of veterinary science. Thoroughbred race horse breeding stud farm south africa. John is also publisher of sas racing bible the sa turf directory. Duncan barrys riverton stud, a long time supporter of the national sale. For more information and support on covid19 please visit. International stud books and breeding organisations. The arab horse society of south africa was founded in 1960 by the late charmaine grobelaar and jani grobelaar. A book on the history of the arabian in south africa is currently in print which will give the history of the arabian in our country going back to 1652. 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.
A south african stud book was established, limiting eligibility to horses that could be traced in official world stud books. History of the general stud book maintained and published by weatherbys since 1791 read more. The term for any horse or other animal derived from a single breed line is purebred. 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. Vardy thoroughbred horse profile next race, form, stats.
The thoroughbred is a distinct breed of horse, although people sometimes refer to a purebred horse of any breed as a thoroughbred. 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. Mauritius occupies a significant place in africa s horse industry. Varsfontein is an internationally renowned stud farm located just out side cape town, in south africa. Thoroughbred breeders association of south africa v price.
Easbc european and african stud book committee comprising the stud books of europe and africa, there are currently 35 approved stud books in this region and the easbc secretariat are working with a number of emerging stud books in the. Intl stud book international federation of horseracing authorities. 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. Find thoroughbred stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. 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. The origins of our thoroughbred racehorse kzn breeders. Action racing online south africa weatherbys united kingdom argentine stud book argentina asb website corporate partners. The tba plays a leading role in dealing with the stud book, the national horseracing authority, state veterinary bodies and other.
The directory first went into production in 1985 and is south africa s longest running publication. The success of locally bred stallions such as jet master, captain al and dynasty is testament to the worth of south african breeders. A horse stud book jointly maintained by the australian jockey club and victoria racing club. Thoroughbred horses for sale in south africa april 2020.
These breeders societies represent the interests of 77 different animal breeds. 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. Leading sires of south africa welcome to thoroughbred. Race horse vardy is by var usa out of cupid saf, trained by a n marcus. Riethuiskraal farm is situated 15 km from the coastal town of stilbaai, nestled against the goukou river estuary. We work together closely with all major players, horse communities and also their regulating bodies in south africa.