Nooitgedachter
The Nooitgedachter is a South African horse breed developed from hardy local riding horses, including Basotho-type and Boerperd-related stock. It is a compact, sure-footed horse selected for farm, patrol, endurance, and family riding in varied South African conditions. The breed is generally valued for toughness, sensible temperament, and ability to cover rough ground.
Owners often use Nooitgedachters for trail riding, working equitation, endurance, and general riding where reliability matters. Management should support that practicality: balanced forage, hoof care for hard or rocky surfaces, and conditioning matched to distance work. Breeders should keep the horse functional and moderate, with clear records and selection for temperament, because the breed's reputation rests on usefulness rather than show exaggeration.
Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White
