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SA BOERPERD
by hqmagazine
An indigenous horse that belongs in the show arena
Text: Petro Grove
Photography: Denford Studios
The SA Boerperd’s history with Horse of the Year (HOY) at Kyalami Equestrian Park, goes back 25 years. This year, this breed was the best represented breed at HOY, where 16 other horse breeds or class groupings competed to qualify for the Supreme Championships.
International SASA judge, Kirsty Kelynack was appointed to judge the SA Boerperde on Saturday, 25th February 2023. As judge, she was extremely impressed with their movement, and astonished at the continuous progress within the breed. She was also pleasantly surprised at how the horses were prepared, as well as how they were presented in the showing arena.
4th placing Supreme Champion Working Riding Horse: Rymaar Avontuur, ridden and owned by Erin Robinson.
Supreme Champion Ridden Horse: Paardekop Voorspoed: ridden by JJ Kemp, owned Therese Scheepers
Supreme Champion Stallion In-Hand: Carel-Hancke Roebyn: exhibited by Linda Meintjes, owned by Carel Meintjes
Supreme Champion Single Harness Horse: Rooigras Royal Ribbon, driven by Jan Kock, owned by Jan Joubert
With the SA Boerperde celebrating the 50th anniversary of the breed this year, these outstanding results serve to emphasise that the future of this special breed has never looked brighter.
