Boerperd Horse
The Boerperd horse is a modern equine breed indigenous to South Africa, having a robust and appealing temperament.
Boerperd Horse Pictures
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- Boer Pony
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- Boerperd Horse
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- Boerperd Horses
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- Cape Boerperd
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- Historiese Boerperd
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- Kaapse Boerperd
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Quick Information
| Other Names | SA Boerperd, Historiese Boerperd, Boer, Cape Boerperd, Kaapse Boerperd, Boer Pony |
| Temperament | Alert, robust, trustworthy |
| Physical Characteristics | Flat forehead, prominent eyes, straight or slightly profile, average neck length, strong and well formed strong legs, sound and muscular hooves. |
| Color | Black, dun, gray, bay, palomino, chestnut and pinto |
| Size | 14 to 16 hands |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Common Use | Riding |
| Feeding | Hay and grain |
| Health Problems | No breed-related health issues |
| Country of Origin | South Africa |
| Year of Development | Later part of the 18th century |
| Ancestors | Cape horse, Boer horse |
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History
This breed is said to be recreated from the Cape horse or the ancient Boer horse. In fact, Cape horses were one of the animals that had been imported to South Africa in 1653 from the Java region. They were crossbred with the Thoroughbreds, while many of them were send off to India in the 19th century. Moreover the Cape horses were even instrumental in the development of the Basuto pony. In fact, the Boerperd is said to be a part of the Basuto’s stock, though being found in a comparatively mild climate. The Boer horse, which is also said to be instrumental in the development of this breed were mostly killed at the time of the Boer wars.
The breeders association formed for this breed includes Kaapse Boerperd Society (1948), and the Boeperd Society of South Africa (1973), which later became Historiese Boerperd Breeders Society (1977) and finally SA Boerperd (1998). The Department of Agriculture gave official recognition to the Historiese Boerperd in the year 1996 while both the organizations being a part of the Stud Book Association of South Africa. At present this breed is rarely available in Natal, Cape Province, Transvaal and the Eastern Free State.
