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Africa is this continent's first dedicated
American Paint Horse Association (APHA) registered horse
breeding operation - catering to one of the world's fastest growing horse
breeds, the American Paint
Horse. We're situated in the beautiful equestrian
suburb of Noordhoek, just 20 minutes south of CapeTown,
South Africa. |
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Our Herd: Top-Pedigreed Paints Imported
From USA | All six of our beautiful
Paint Horse herd members were imported into South Africa from
the US in 2004/2005. That they look good is no accident: ALL have World Champion bloodlines,
with superb pedigrees on both the top and bottom.
Broodmares-of-the-future
total four. Our first foals are expected in 2007, with the
ultimate aim to produce quality two foals out of our own mares
annually. Embryo Transfer (ET) services from our mares are
offered selectively to interested customers.
Stallions
“Leo” and “Pueblo”, are now available to outside mares
annually for the breeding season spanning September through
March. All coverings are carried out via Artificial
Insemination (AI), and the breeding contracts include a live
COLOURED foal guarantee. These boys have scope to produce top
quality sport-horses and pleasure horses alike, with sound
minds and excellent conformation. Each is guaranteed to be
HYPP and HERDA NEGATIVE. Like our four broodmares, these two
stallions cannot pass on these undesirable genetic qualities
to their offspring.
In addition to breeding, our
horses are made available to casting agents for adverts,
weddings and birthdays, display and publicity.
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Paint Horse: The World's Hottest
Breed! | While Paint Horses are on
just becoming known throughout Southern Africa, this breed is
among the fastest growing in many countries, including the US,
Australia, as well as the UK and throughout Europe. In the
US, Paint Horses are the second largest registered breed and
the second most transacted breed nation-wide. While
historically used as ranch horses and for Western-style
events, many of today's top Paint Horses are bred for the show
ring, competing in dressage and jumping, driving – even commercial horse racing.
Paint Horse popularity has risen amongst leisure riders,
and increasingly, the more serious equestrians. Pedigrees are
generally traced back to Quarter Horse roots, and to some
extent, Thoroughbred lineages. The Thoroughbred side has added
to the neck length, overall height plus endurance. The Quarter
Horse genes soften the head and eye, shorten the body,
increase bone, add a nice, round hip, and improve
patience.
The breed's striking appearance is just part of the allure.
Its gentle temperament and willing nature are
increasingly sought-after traits for both pleasure as well as
competition horses. The end result is a full-sized, athletic
horse with a good mind, packed into a one-of-a-kind,
eye-catching package
What's
a Paint?
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