Vlaamperd
Sign in to saveThe '''''' is a South African breed of light draught or harness horse; it is also suitable for riding and is used in dressage. It was bred in the Western Cape region of South Africa in the early twentieth century, and resulted from cross-breeding of local mares with imported European stallions, particularly Friesians. The horses are usually black, though mares may be dark seal brown. A stud-book was started in 1983.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- horse breed
- Population
- 300
- Country of origin
- South Africa
- Height
- 1.54
- Has use
- combined driving
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- native label
- Suid-afrikaanse Vlaamperd
- influenced by
- Boer pony
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The '''''' is a South African breed of light draught or harness horse; it is also suitable for riding and is used in dressage. It was bred in the Western Cape region of South Africa in the early twentieth century, and resulted from cross-breeding of local mares with imported European stallions, particularly Friesians. The horses are usually black, though mares may be dark seal brown. A stud-book was started in 1983.
== History ==
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