What is a Horse?
The horse is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. It belongs to the taxonomic family Equidae and is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus.
The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, close to Eohippus, into the large, single-toed animal of today.
Cheap Horses For Sale In South Africa
Boerperd mare
American Saddlers
What does a horse cost in South Africa?
Price for registered and purebred horses in South Africa
| Breed | Gender | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thoroughbred | Gelding | R35,000 to R120,000 |
| Thoroughbred | Mare | R30,000 to R150,000 |
| Appaloosa | Colt | R70,000 |
| Appaloosa Sport Horse | Mare | R80,000 |
Is horse riding popular in South Africa?
The sport of horse riding is a popular activity in South Africa – a rider becomes one with their horse from a young age, learning to eloquently jump, gallop, and ride until it becomes second nature.
What is the most expensive horse in South Africa?
The colt, called Masaki, is out of the mare Quickwood and was bred by the Wilgerbosdrift Stud of Mary Slack.
The R9 million is easily the highest price paid for a thoroughbred racehorse at auction in South Africa and came as something of a surprise with the second last lot of the day.