The american stud book was started in 1868, prompting the beginning of organized horse racing in the united states. In england he sired the dam of the july stakes winner dictator b c 1858 the cure, the dam of the july stakes winner saccharometer br c 1860 sweetmeat and bonnie scotland b. Horse racing is a popular sport in south africa that can be traced back to 1797. Stallion studbook cantango 320797q stallion bay 14sep1997 contango ii impdec belcam garland breeder. 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.
The international stud book committee isbc first met in october 1976 and did so as a conference not the. Riethuiskraal also offers pretraining and ready to run sales preparation. Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding in south africa. Best stud horse breeding companies in south africa. The greatest son of arguably the best sire ever to stand at stud in north america, bold ruler, he was a halfbrother to a leading sire in sir gaylord. Dancer is a very tall twoyearold and should mature to. Oct 02, 20 silvano began his stud career in germany, then after two seasons departed for south africa. From alec ramsay and the blacks first meeting on an illfated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old. It was a momentous decision in the history of the recording of thoroughbreds and. Thoroughbred stallions an extract from the irish sport horse studbook stallion book the irish sport horse studbook is maintained by horse sport ireland and the northern ireland horse board horse sport ireland first floor, beech house, millennium park, osberstown, naas, co. For more information and support on covid19 please visit. 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 success of locally bred stallions such as jet master, captain al and dynasty is testament to the worth of south african breeders. Pages in category south african thoroughbred horse of the year this category contains only the following page.
The three main sires being the byerley turk, the darley arabian and the godolphin arabian. It has been established that 84% of thoroughbred genes come from 31 original ancestors. 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. Bloodstock south africa po box 827, germiston 1400, south africa. 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. American thoroughbred pedigrees are documented in the american stud book, first compiled by colonel sanders bruce of kentucky in 1873. National horseracing authority hoping to resume on friday the post south african racing awaits gover. All rounder dressage equitation show jumping working hunter working riding. Stallions at stud media sport results foal auction information selection order or download the catalogue contact. Stud farms are primarily concentrated in the western cape and kwazulunatal, but there are also breeding operations in the eastern cape, karoo and highveld regions. The greatest son of arguably the best sire ever to stand at stud in north america, bold ruler, he was a. Popular and informative site covering racing, breeding and sports. Tba thoroughbred breeders association of south africa. Since the 1770s more and more arabian blood as been introduced to refine the thoroughbred line.
The legacy stud breeding program began with the intention of breeding world class sport horses through very specific and designed programs. Maryland state horse thoroughbred state symbols usa. Volume i of their stud book contains records from 20182019. The south african sires log is dominated by descendants of two male lines, northern dancer and mr prospector. Producers of world class race horses since the 1930s, sending out the winners of every major race on the south african racing calendar. Favour thoroughbred race horse breeding stud farm is a shareholder in the following sires. Refocus x dirty secret x tapp datt roxy dirty secret x mr wolf x side show bob x pretty girl lesson learned x best man. The jockey club of south africa was formed in port elizabeth in 1882, establishing set rules for racing. Of the top ten sires on the current general sires log, at the time of writing, five are descendants of northern dancer, while two others, kahal and western winter, trace back to the great claiborne sire mr prospector. Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden. Maine chance farms is one of south africas leading stud farms and has been a top 10 breeder for over 20 years. Breeders societies 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. Although our horses have improved in size since then, tumbler embodies the south african thoroughbred perfectly, tough horses with enduring soundness and strength.
There is a goldmine of information here and posters include a wide range of australian and new zealand thoroughbred identities. Amc dinein thoroughbred 20 formerly carmike thoroughbred 20. The european and african stud book committee 35 stud books. First published in 1941, walter farleys bestselling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. Equine south africa thoroughbred registered listings.
The life of a thoroughbred racehorse starts well before it ever sees its first track. The american stud book headlines page 1 of 1 bloodhorse. Dancer is a gorgeous longlegged black beauty with the best temperament that you could ask for. 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. Royal zulu guard kings theatre lr 1st dam ladys light. Leading sires of south africa welcome to thoroughbred heritage. South african thoroughbred horse of the year wikipedia. In england he sired the dam of the july stakes winner dictator b c 1858 the cure, the dam of the july stakes winner saccharometer br c 1860 sweetmeat and bonnie scotland b c 1853 a leading sire in america. 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. Sa stud book plays a leading role in the empowerment of breeders societies and breeders by registration and recording of characteristics of animals. It was intended that he shuttle between the two countries, but an outbreak of african horse sickness saw his home for a northern hemisphere season delayed until 2009. 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. Find black thoroughbred stallions at stud with our online stallion directory.
Silvano began his stud career in germany, then after two seasons departed for south africa. In fact, measures are in place to ensure that every horse born of a thoroughbred is identified and registered. Speed vs stamina in south african thoroughbreds bush hill stud. In addition to the boerboel, sa stud book already registers the following dog breeds. Thoroughbred by strike smartly out of chinchuna fort hillcrest, kwazulunatal. 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. International racehorse magazine march 2015 by silvermane.
The tba plays a leading role in dealing with the stud book, the national horseracing authority, state veterinary bodies and other. 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 10 best stud horse breeding companies in south africa. Thoroughbred by strike smartly out of chinchuna fort hillcrest, kwazulunatal, south africa. Please find below the rates and fees of sa stud book. 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. Australia, france, great britain and ireland, new zealand, south africa and the usa. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc dinein thoroughbred 20, formerly carmike thoroughbred 20 in franklin, tn. Maine chance farms one of south africas leading stud farms. Horse chestnut, imperial stride gb, jay peg, kings apostle, kabool gb, rebel king. Thoroughbred race horse breeding stud farm stallions rave. Favour stud farm favour thoroughbred horse stud farm. The australian rules of racing and the stud book rules ensure traceability of thoroughbreds from the first few weeks of life.
When the mighty secretariat retired to stud, few doubted he would succeed. 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. Top south african thoroughbred stallions top south african thoroughbred stallions. Thoroughbred stud book sasb has the right to refuse to record a horse in its. Their site includes information on the stallions they have available, including overviews of each of the horses and details of service fees. Finance and administration manage the financial and administrative duties for sa stud book and administer the finances of stemma animalia. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. With the recent news of honorius aus holy roman emperorire retiring to stud in australia and consistent. We have built on the developments from the last conference in south africa. South african thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. Riethuiskraal stud farm runs a private breeding operation, and presents a holding facility for horses in transit to the western cape. 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. Apr 25, 2020 although our horses have improved in size since then, tumbler embodies the south african thoroughbred perfectly, tough horses with enduring soundness and strength.
The international stud book committee about the work of isbc. Varsfontein is an internationally renowned stud farm located just out side cape town, in south africa. The first annual meeting of the international stud book conference was convened. Top south african thoroughbred stallions stud farms.
November 6th, 2019 the kuwait thoroughbred stud book. Legacy stud is nestled in the beautiful wellington valley at the foot of bains kloof. 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. 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. Favour stud farm favour thoroughbred horse stud farm race.
Summerhill stud in kwazulunatal has dominated the breeders standings in recent years, having been champion breeders ten times between 2005 and 2016. But its at home that hes displaying supremacy at the moment. Vitiello will be denied all privileges of the american stud book permanently, effective jan. South african horse of the year horse chestnut, who began his stud career at claiborne farm near paris, ky. 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. Intl stud book international federation of horseracing authorities. To be eligible for entry into the saudi arabian stud book the horse must.
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