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Boer Pony
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Boer Pony

Country Of Origin South Africa
History and Background Also called South African Boerperd, and the Kaapse Boerperd, the Boer horse comes from the same stock as the Basuto pony. However the Boer is found in a much milder climate allowing them to grow more robust.
Originated from the Cape Horse of South Africa, this breed also displays characteristics of Flemish, Hackney and Cleveland Bay animals imported to the area.
The Boerperd Society of South Africa was established in 1973 to preserve and document the bloodlines of the breed. Today these animals are rare and found in isolated herds in Transvaal, Natal, Eastern Free State and the Cape Province.
Use Today Endurance horse, Agriculture work
Height 14.2 and 16 hands (58 and 64 inches, 147 and 163 cm)
Colour Bay, Chestnut, Dun, Grey, Palomino, Pinto
Characteristics Calm and ambitious
Head has flat forehead and prominent eyes profile is straight or slightly concave
Neck is average length and well-formed
Legs are strong, dry and muscular
Hooves are hard and sound
Personality and Temperament Trustworthy and alert
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