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Appaloosa
The Appaloosa is a horse breed known for its preferred leopard-spotted coat pattern and other distinctive physical characteristics. The Appaloosa is best known as a stock horse used in a number of western riding disciplines, but is also a versatile breed with representatives seen in many other types of equestrian activity, as well as in many western movies.
Friesian Horses
The beautiful Friesian breed hails from Friesland, a province in the Netherlands. Although the breed’s conformation resembles that of a light draft horse, Friesians are graceful and nimble for their size. During the Middle Ages, the ancestors of Friesian horses were in great demand as war horses throughout continental Europe. Through the Early Middle Ages and High Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armour.
Miniature Horses
Always a highlight at the T Show, Miniature Horses are gentle, affectionate and easy to handle. They make ideal companions or pets and are excellent as first horses for small children. They need very little food and only small pastures and shelters.
Nooitgedacht
The Nooitgedacht is an extremely versatile horse. As is it both willing and agile, they excel in jumping, dressage, showing, endurance, gymkhana, hacking and in harness. Their high degree of intelligence makes them very easy to train and they love learning all kinds of tricks. They adore people and they make wonderful pets.
Percheron
The Percheron is a breed of draft horses that originated in the Perche valley in northern France. These horses are noted for their equable temperament, intelligence, ease of handling and willingness to work and please. Percherons were imported to South Africa during the latter part of the 19th century and they played a major role in the feeding of the South African nation during the late 19th and early 20th century. They are described as proud and alert, and intelligent, willing workers.
SA Boerperd
The SA Boerperd is a true South African horse breed, with a long and illustrious history intimately interwoven with that of civilization in South Africa. Its lineage can be traced back to shortly after the landing of Jan van Riebeeck in Table Bay in 1652, and the establishment of a halfway post to serve ships of the Dutch East Indian Company.
Saddle Horses
The Saddle Horse are most commonly seen under saddle in Saddle seat style riding, and in various types of driving, including pleasure driving and various types of fine harness competition. They are also occasionally seen in other disciplines including dressage, hunter/jumper, and western riding. These horses are always very popular at the T Show and it is a pleasure to see the relationship between rider or driver and horse. Be sure not to miss this exciting event.
