The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa home. Feb 03, 2014 culture shock at a south african thoroughbred sale. 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. Apr 11, 2019 the south african stud book was officially included on the list of breeding bodies published on the european union commissions website as of apr. In association with the department of health and the nhi.
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. Jul 18, 2017 black boerboel wins round one in thoroughbred dogfight. Cts adapts r2r sales format to withstand market challenges. Cape thoroughbred sales pty ltd is an innovative thoroughbred sales company dedicated to the global growth of the south african bloodstock industry and the sport of horseracing. The mandate of the isbc and its regional bodies, which includes the easbc, is to develop and promote the highest standards of stud book operations to safeguard the integrity of the thoroughbred breed.
It is debatable how accurate those numbers are for south africa, as there has been a longstanding doubt about the numbers in the sa stud book. 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. Culture shock at a south african thoroughbred sale. 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 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. South africas official coronavirus covid19online news and information portal. We work together closely with all major players, horse communities and also their regulating bodies in south africa. Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding in south africa. Black boerboel wins round one in thoroughbred dogfight. These breeders societies represent the interests of 77 different animal breeds. 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.
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. Equine south africa thoroughbred registered listings. This pragmatic approach produced the very clear digestible practice now embodied in article 12 of the international agreement on breeding and racing with the requirement that entry in a thoroughbred stud book is now only dependent upon registration of antecedents of a produce in a stud book approved by the international stud book committee. Countries with approved stud books listed by region. Pictured here are the formidable stallion duo of solskjaer and mullins bay. Covid19 south african coronavirus news and information at. Culture shock at a south african thoroughbred sale the horse. 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. The south african stud book was officially included on the list of breeding bodies published on the european union commissions website as of apr. The new zealand stud book takes every care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these records. Black boerboel wins round one in thoroughbred dogfight the. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. International federation of horseracing authorities. Lammerskraal stud offer quality quartet at kzn sale ceres farm, lammerskraal stud, will be offering four choicely bred yearlings at next months kzn yearling sale.
South africa ranked ninth in terms of foals registered, with 2660 foals. I recently returned from what was likely a onceinalifetime, partworkpartplay trip to south africas western cape. We bought our first stallion carrick selle francais who was imported into south africa from france as a weanling and was owned by gerrie du toit of the alzu stud. Apr 26, 2019 there were just under 79000 foals registered in part 1 countries in 2018. Stud book is the only registering authority specifically mentioned as such in the aia, as it has been a registering authority since 1905. Apr 25, 2020 an overview of the south african racing and breeding industry. In addition to the boerboel, sa stud book already registers the following dog.
The promulgation of the stud book act in 1920 act no. 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. The national horseracing authority of southern africa, formerly the jockey club of southern africa, is the southern african equivalent of the american and. Sa stud book plays a leading role in the empowerment of breeders societies and breeders by registration and recording of characteristics of animals. To this end, the south african stud book is committed to maintaining its status of approved thoroughbred stud book and consequently the.
Lammerskraals draft includes yearlings from some of the best families in the stud book, and is made up of lots by duke of marmalade and proven. Tba thoroughbred breeders association of south africa. Vitiello will be denied all privileges of the american stud book permanently, effective jan. Racebook is a comprehensive solution for the south african thoroughbred industry, allowing you to keep track of all your racing interests in a centralised system. Sa stud book the south african beefmaster breeders will be on equal footing with beefmaster breeders from the usa when stud book releases the first genomic breeding values for the breed by end of august 2017. 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 australian stud book, new zealand stud book, south african stud book and hong kong jockey club are associate members of the asian stud book committee, which comprises fourteen approved stud book authorities of countries from turkey to japan. South africa receives stud book recognition from eu. An overview of the south african racing and breeding industry. Improves confidence in stud books animals are in fact who they claim to be. Gary player has made a definite contribution to the quality of the south african stud book. Grant norval when summerhill first aspired to the coveted title of south africas champion breeder, it became only the sixth entity in history to do so. 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. The national horseracing authority of southern africa, formerly the jockey club of southern africa, is the southern african equivalent of the american.
Sa livestock breeding in 1998, sa stud book published the first issue of a. 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. Southern and central africa similarly consists of just 2 countries. South african stud farms hotel and restaurant news. Charles southey was the son of sir richard southey, a pioneer 1820 settler who bred sheep in the karoo. At the present time, we have 774 members of the arab horse society. The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa.
Pedigree for south africa, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database. The success of locally bred stallions such as jet master, captain al and dynasty is testament to the worth of south african breeders. 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. South africa produced by the equine research centre faculty of veterinary science university of pretoria. Saratoga stud started breeding horses over 15 years ago. 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. There is a goldmine of information here and posters include a wide range of australian and new zealand thoroughbred identities.
South africa looks forward to this new era and wishes him all the best for a prosperous and fruitful term of office. We have built on the developments from the last conference in south africa. The sashf was registered with the south african stud book in march 2004, following discussions and approval by the registrar for livestock improvement, dr keith ramsay and mr charl hunlun, the director of the sa studbook. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Popular and informative site covering racing, breeding and sports. Sa stud book annual report 2015 information has been obtained from logix as on 03012016. The tba plays a leading role in dealing with the stud book, the national. The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa promotes the south african. Equinenow listing of thoroughbred for sale in south africa. Sabbs appointed sa stud book and animal improvement association hereafter referred to as stud book as its registering authority.
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. Tumbler embodies the south african thoroughbred perfectly, tough. 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. But it was not until 1792 that the first horses deemed thoroughbreds were imported.
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. 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. Thoroughbred pedigree for south africa, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. South african thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. The thoroughbred breeders association of south africa is an animal breeders society.
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. The greater summerhillhartford estate is home to some of south africas foremost thoroughbred talents. Volume i of their stud book contains records from 20182019. In addition to the boerboel, sa stud book already registers the following dog breeds. We started with 7 mares, all inspected by our warmblood society with very good marks and comments which was a great start.
Nov, 2012 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 south african stud book and animal improvement association regulating the livestock industry. 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. Thoroughbred heritage web site, leading sires of south africa. A south african stud book was established, limiting eligibility to horses that could be traced in official world stud books.
Since the first volume of our stud book was published in 1961, we have registered in. Lightnin n thunder raced four times with one win, 1 2nd and 1 3rd. This pragmatic approach produced the very clear digestible practice now embodied in article 12 of the international agreement on breeding and racing with the requirement that entry in a thoroughbred stud book is now only dependant upon registration of antecedents of a produce in a stud book approved by the international stud book committee. Mar, 2020 welcome to drakenstein stud farm home to some of south africas most exciting young sires read more. The following are guidelines for the completion of thoroughbred identification forms. The south african government had no right to impose a ban on the sale of the highly soughtafter black boerboel, a. The american stud book headlines page 1 of 1 bloodhorse. 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. Leading sires of south africa tualatin hs football. Fort wood stood at mauritzfontein stud which previously stood former washington dc international winner wilwyn pink flower south africas champion sire of 1964 1965. Favour stud farm favour thoroughbred horse stud farm. The official record of new zealand thoroughbred bloodlines, premierships, stallions standing, and information about the new zealand stud book is contained in this section.
Chestnut red south african champion racehorse horse chestnut, a red chestnut. Leading sires of south africa welcome to thoroughbred. The international stud book committee about the work of isbc. Intl stud book international federation of horseracing authorities. 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.