Nooitgedacht Pony

Also Known By: Nooitgedachtperd, Nooitgedachter

The Nooitgedacht Pony is found in the eastern Transvaal region of South Africa.  It used for both riding and draft.  The breed was developed during the 1950s from the Basuto Pony with some Boer and Arab blood at the Nooitgedacht Research Station near Ermelo.  The breed is rare

 

Reference:

Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.

Photographs:

Nicci Kotkis, South Africa

Angelique Viljoen & Quinton Candiotes, South Africa

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Updated May 26, 1998