Interesting Facts

The Nooitgedacht is probably one of the rarest horse breeds in the world.

It is a descendant of the Basuto Pony and was in fact developed at the Nooitgedacht Stud in Ermelo to save the Basuto pony from extinction.

Every Nooitgedachter must be inspected before its progeny can be registered.

Horses are either branded on the left side of the neck with stud letters and a number or they may have a microchip implant.

Horses that pass inspection will be branded with the breed own brand on the left shoulder just above the elbow. The Breed’s brand resembles a Basuto hat.

Children from 14 years of age may ride stallions at Nooitgedacht Shows.

Referred to as Nooitgedachts, Nooitgedachters and lovingly as Nooities! (noy-tees)